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Citation Style Converter
Adapt a citation from one common academic style to another. Enter the source information once, select the source type and choose the citation style you need.
Citation formatting can vary by institution, publication and source details. Always compare the generated result with the style guide required for your work.
How the citation style converter works
Enter the core bibliographic information for your source, select the source type and choose the citation style you want to use.
The tool then applies a basic formatting pattern for the selected style. It is designed as a convenient starting point rather than a substitute for checking a complete official style manual.
Common citation styles
APA
Widely used in psychology, education, social sciences and related disciplines.
MLA
Commonly used in humanities and language-related academic work.
Chicago
Offers notes-and-bibliography and author-date approaches.
Harvard
A broad family of author-date referencing systems.
IEEE
Frequently used in engineering, computing and technical disciplines.
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Explore Research & ConsultingFrequently asked questions
Can this tool guarantee a correct citation?
No. It provides a practical formatting starting point. Missing or unusual source information may require manual adjustment.
Does changing citation style change the source?
No. The underlying source remains the same; only the way its bibliographic information is presented changes.