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Free Bibliography Generator
Build a complete bibliography from real academic databases. Search by topic, paste a DOI, ISBN, or URL — get perfectly formatted references in seconds. No signup required.
Search by topic, DOI, ISBN, URL, or author name to add sources to your bibliography.
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How it works
Search for your sources
Enter a research topic, author name, DOI, ISBN, PMID, or URL. CiteMe searches 10+ real academic databases including OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef.
Pick your citation style
Choose from 43+ citation styles — APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, ABNT, IEEE, and more. Your bibliography is formatted automatically.
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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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 10 citations per month. You can search academic databases, generate formatted references, and export to BibTeX or RIS without creating an account.
What citation styles does the bibliography generator support?
CiteMe supports 40+ built-in citation styles including APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago 17th edition, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, ABNT NBR 6023:2025, 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 10+ real scholarly databases (OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef, PubMed) and uses verified metadata with real DOIs. Unlike tools that rely on web scraping or AI-generated data, every CiteMe citation comes from source-grounded academic records.
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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