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Free AAA YouTube Video Citation Generator

Generate accurate AAA citations for YouTube videos. Handles channel names, upload dates, and video URLs automatically.

How to cite a youtube video in AAA

1

Search for the youtube video

Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.

2

Check the AAA formatting fields

Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.

3

Copy the formatted result

Get the complete AAA citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.

AAA YouTube Video Citation Format

YouTube Video:

Author/Channel. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL

AAA YouTube Video Citation Examples

YouTube Video

Kurzgesagt. (2023, June 22). The immune system explained [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/watch?v=example

In-text: (Kurzgesagt, 2023)

Examples formatted in AAA style

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a YouTube video in AAA?

Include the channel or creator name, video title, "YouTube" as the platform, the upload date, and the URL. Our generator handles this AAA formatting automatically.

Is this AAA YouTube citation generator free?

Yes! CiteMe offers free AAA citations for YouTube videos and all other source types.

Should I cite the channel or the person in AAA?

If the video has a specific presenter or creator credited, use their name. If only the channel name is available, use the channel name as the author.

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