Citation Generator
ABNT Citation Generator
Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas — NBR 6023:2018
Brazilian standard for academic citations.
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How it works
Search for your source
Type a topic, DOI, ISBN, or URL into the search bar. CiteMe searches real academic databases to find your source.
Format in ABNT
Your citation is automatically formatted in ABNT (NBR 6023:2018) with correct punctuation, italics, and ordering.
Copy and use
Copy the formatted reference and in-text citation directly into your paper or export to BibTeX/RIS.
Generate ABNT citations now
Open the ABNT generator to search real academic databases and copy a ready-to-use reference in seconds.
ABNT resources
Journal Articles
Generate accurate ABNT citations for journal articles. Search 250M+ academic papers from real databases.
PDFs & Reports
Generate accurate ABNT citations for PDFs, technical reports, white papers, and government documents.
Websites
Generate accurate ABNT citations for websites, web pages, and online articles. Handles missing authors and dates automatically.
About ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)
ABNT is a widely used citation style maintained by the Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas. The current version is the NBR 6023:2018, which provides detailed guidelines for formatting in-text citations, reference lists, and bibliographies across various source types including journal articles, books, websites, and more.
Brazilian standard for academic citations. CiteMe supports ABNT with automatic formatting from real scholarly metadata — no manual entry or guesswork required.
Frequently asked questions about ABNT
What is ABNT citation style?
ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) is a citation format used in academic writing. The NBR 6023:2018 provides rules for formatting references, in-text citations, and bibliographies for sources like books, journals, websites, and more.
How do I cite a website in ABNT?
Use the CiteMe ABNT generator above — paste the URL and get a correctly formatted citation instantly. ABNT website citations typically include the author, title, website name, publication date, and URL.
Is the CiteMe ABNT generator free?
Yes — CiteMe offers free ABNT citations on the free tier. Pro users get unlimited citations, all ABNT formatting features, and export to BibTeX and RIS.