Reference Formatter
Paste a reference list that's inconsistently formatted — mixed styles, punctuation, or ordering — and choose a citation style. This tool will reformat every reference consistently in one pass.
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Need your full thesis or manuscript formatted?
Our team can handle complete reference management and formatting across your entire document.
How it works
- 1Paste your reference list, one reference per line or paragraph.
- 2Choose your target citation style.
- 3Click Run.
- 4Review the reformatted list and copy it into your reference section.
Who this is for
- ✓Cleaning up a reference list compiled from multiple sources over time.
- ✓Switching an entire manuscript's citation style for a different journal.
- ✓Standardizing punctuation and ordering before submission.
Frequently asked questions
What if a reference is missing information?
The tool formats what's available and leaves the rest as given rather than inventing missing details — always double-check incomplete entries against the original source.
Which styles are supported?
APA 7th edition, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, and Vancouver.
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