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YouTube citation

YouTube citation generator

Cite a YouTube video correctly in academic or professional writing. Fill in the channel, title, URL and upload date, pick APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard, copy a citation that matches the style guide.

Fill in the channel, title, URL, and upload year to generate a citation.

Citing YouTube the right way

Mind the style guide

APA puts the channel name first, MLA puts the video title first. Each style has its own rules for italics, date format and URL placement. Pick the one your institution requires before generating.

Always include the URL

Online sources should always link back. If the video is later deleted or made private, the URL still serves as proof of when and where you accessed the content.

Access date matters for MLA and Harvard

MLA and Harvard styles require the date you accessed the video, not just the upload date. We add today's date automatically. Override it if you cite something you watched earlier.

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