APA 7th Edition - Videos

Free APA Video Referencing Generator

Generate accurate APA references for YouTube videos, TED Talks, documentaries, and online lectures. Perfect for UK and Australian university assignments.

APA Video Reference Formats

YouTube Video:

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

Film/Documentary:

Director, D. D. (Director). (Year). Title of film [Film]. Production Company.

APA Video Reference Examples

YouTube Video

Sproul, R. C. (2019, March 15). What is reformed theology? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

In-text: (Sproul, 2019)

TED Talk

Brown, B. (2010, June). The power of vulnerability [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability

In-text: (Brown, 2010)

Film/Movie

Guggenheim, D. (Director). (2006). An inconvenient truth [Film]. Paramount Classics.

In-text: (Guggenheim, 2006)

Online Lecture

Oxford University. (2024, January 20). Introduction to machine learning [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

In-text: (Oxford University, 2024)

Using Timestamps in Video References

In-Text with Timestamp

When referring to a specific moment in a video:

According to the lecture (Oxford University, 2024, 14:32)...

Timestamp Format

Use hours:minutes:seconds format:

(Author, Year, 3:45) — for 3 min 45 sec(Author, Year, 1:23:45) — for 1 hr 23 min

Note: Timestamps only appear in in-text references, not in the reference list entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a YouTube video in APA format?

Use the format: Author/Channel. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL. Use the channel name if no real name is available. Include the specific date the video was uploaded.

How do I reference a TED Talk in APA?

For TED Talks from TED.com, use: Speaker, A. (Year, Month). Title of talk [Video]. TED Conferences. URL. For TED Talks on YouTube, use the YouTube format instead.

How do I reference a film or documentary in APA?

Use: Director, D. D. (Director). (Year). Title of film [Film]. Production Company. For streaming services, include the service name and URL if applicable.

Do I need to include timestamps in APA video references?

Include a timestamp only in the in-text reference when referring to a specific moment. Format: (Author, Year, timestamp). Example: (Smith, 2024, 3:45). The reference list entry does not include timestamps.

Should I use the channel name or real name for YouTube?

Use the creator's real name if known. If only a channel name is available, use that. Do not include both. If using a channel name, do not put it in brackets.