The Ultimate Zotero Citation Generator
The fastest way to generate citations and send them straight to your Zotero library. From research collection to final bibliography, all in one place.
Generate citations in thousands of styles.
One-click export directly to Zotero.
Perfect for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
How to Generate a Citation for Zotero
Find Your Source
Search for any book, article, or website using its title, DOI, or URL to autofill the details.
Select Your Citation Style
Choose from over 9,000 styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and specific journal formats.
Generate & Export
Instantly generate the citation and copy it to your clipboard or export it directly to your Zotero library.
Powerful Features for Zotero Users
Universal Style Support
No matter your field of study, we have the format you need.
Use our tool as an APA citation generator for Zotero or instantly switch to Chicago, MLA, or Bluebook formats.
Our library contains over 10+ styles, ensuring compliance with any university or journal requirement.
Seamless Zotero Integration
Stop wasting time with manual entry. Our tool is the perfect companion for your Zotero library.
Our citation generator exports to Zotero using RIS and BibTeX formats, making library management effortless.
Generate individual citations or build an entire bibliography and send it to your collection in seconds.
Flexible Formatting Options
Get your citations exactly how you need them for any context.
Easily generate in-text citations, footnotes, or full bibliographic entries with a single click.
Customize your "Quick Copy" settings to get citations in plain text or with HTML tags for web publishing.
Frequently asked questions
Simply find your source using our search bar, select your desired citation style (e.g., APA 7th), and click "Generate" in our Zotero Citation Generator. You can then copy the formatted citation or use the "Export to Zotero" button to send it directly to your Zotero desktop application.
While the Zotero app itself is a powerful tool for generating citations, our online generator provides a quick, web-based way to create and format a citation without needing to open the full application. It's perfect for when you find a source online and want to add it to your library quickly.
Yes. Our tool functions as a complete APA citation generator for Zotero. Select APA from the style dropdown menu to ensure your citations are perfectly formatted according to the latest edition, ready to be used in your paper.
When you choose to export using our Zotero Citation Generator, the tool generates a file (typically in .ris format) that Zotero recognizes. When you open this file, Zotero will automatically import the source with all its metadata, saving you from manual data entry.
Absolutely. Our Zotero Citation Generator supports both the notes-bibliography and author-date systems of the Chicago Manual of Style. Just select your preferred Chicago style from the list to generate a perfectly formatted citation ready for your Zotero library.