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APA Reference Organizer
Paste your references, one per line, and get a cleaner alphabetized reference list you can copy into Word. This free version is built for sorting and basic formatting, not for rescuing every broken reference from the brink of collapse.
Paste your references
Add one reference per line. The free tool will sort them alphabetically and format them into a simple APA-style reference list preview.
You can use *italics* around journal titles, book titles, or volume numbers if you want them italicised in the preview.
Your formatted list
Copy the result into Word or Google Docs and check the final formatting before submitting work.
Free is good for quick sorting and a cleaner draft list. The paid version is better when you need stronger cleanup, issue checking, and smoother export.
What the paid version does better
- Free: sort and format a basic APA-style reference list
- Paid: better checking for likely issues and cleaner output handling
- Paid: better suited to repeated use and fuller export options
APA Style Reference Organizer and Formatter
Organise, sort, and tidy your APA 7 reference list with this free APA Style Reference Organizer and Formatter. Built for psychology and social science students who want cleaner references without fixing every entry by hand.