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Citation Format Converter
Convert citations between APA, MLA, and Chicago formats instantly.
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Simple Paraphrase
APA Format
(Smith, 2020)
Direct Quote
MLA Format
(Johnson 45)
Multiple Authors
Chicago Format
(Brown and Davis 2019, 127)
How the Converter Works
1
Parse Citation
We analyze your citation to extract author names, year, and page numbers.
2
Apply Rules
Convert the citation using the target format's specific rules and conventions.
3
Multiple Options
Get both parenthetical and signal phrase versions for flexible usage.
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