Free ACS Video Citation Generator
Generate accurate ACS citations for YouTube videos, TED talks, and other video content.
How to cite a video in ACS
Search for the video
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the ACS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete ACS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
ACS Video Citation Format
Online Video:
Author/Uploader. Title of video. Website/Platform. URL. Published date.
ACS Video Citation Examples
YouTube Video
In-text: [1]
Examples formatted in ACS style
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in ACS?
Include the channel/uploader name, video title, "YouTube" as the platform, the upload date, and the URL. Our generator handles this formatting automatically.
Is this ACS video citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free ACS citations for videos and all other source types.
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