Citation Generator MLA
Generate a correctly formatted MLA 9th edition citation from the details you enter — free, fast and private.
Your MLA 9th citation will appear here.
How to use Citation Generator MLA
- Fill in the author and the title of the source.
- Add the container (journal, book or website name).
- Add the year and any volume, pages or URL.
- Click Generate and copy the citation.
Note: this tool runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which MLA edition is this?
MLA 9th edition. Titles use title case in quotation marks for articles and italics for books, and the container is named after the title.
Is the Citation Generator MLA free?
Yes, it is 100% free with no sign-up. Your data stays in your browser.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in any modern browser on phone, tablet or computer.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser and your input is never uploaded to a server.