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Free Bibliography Generator — No Account Required

Build a bibliography without creating an account. Search by topic or paste a DOI, ISBN, or URL, inspect the returned source records, and format them in your chosen style.

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How does it work?

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Step 1

Search for your sources

Enter a research topic, author name, DOI, ISBN, PMID, or URL. CiteMe queries active indexes such as OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef and identifies the source returned for each result.

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Step 2

Pick your citation style

Choose from 60+ citation styles — APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, ABNT, IEEE, and more. Your bibliography is formatted automatically.

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Step 3

Build and export your bibliography

Add sources to your bibliography, then copy the formatted reference list or export to BibTeX/RIS for use in any reference manager or LaTeX editor.

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Need it in a specific citation style?

Format the result in the style your paper requires — APA, MLA, Harvard, Vancouver, Chicago, or IEEE.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bibliography generator?
A bibliography generator is a tool that automatically creates formatted reference lists (bibliographies) from academic sources. Instead of manually formatting each entry, you search or paste an identifier and the tool generates the correct format for your chosen citation style.
Is this bibliography generator free?
Yes. CiteMe offers a free tier with citations in all 60+ curated styles. You can search academic databases and generate formatted references without creating an account. Batch PDF import and DOCX export require a Pro plan; BibTeX/RIS export is free up to 50 entries.
What citation styles does the bibliography generator support?
CiteMe supports 60 curated citation styles including APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago 17th edition, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, ABNT NBR 6023, and AMA. Over 10,000 additional CSL styles are available on demand.
How is this different from other bibliography makers like EasyBib or MyBib?
CiteMe searches current scholarly indexes and identifier registries, then names the recorded source behind matched results. Webpage-derived or generated fallback metadata remains visibly marked for review.
Can I export my bibliography to BibTeX or RIS?
Yes. After generating your references, you can export the entire bibliography as BibTeX (for LaTeX/Overleaf) or RIS (for EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, and other reference managers).
Can I create a bibliography for a specific citation style like APA or MLA?
Yes. Select your citation style before or after searching, and all references will be formatted according to that style's rules. You can also switch styles at any time without re-entering your sources.

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