APA Style Reference Organizer & Formatter (7th Edition)
Paste your complete APA 7th edition references below, one per line. Use `*italics*` around journal/book titles if you need them italicized.
Formatted APA References:
You may need to manually apply hanging indent if copying directly to some word processors.
Quickly format and organize reference lists to meet APA 7th edition standards. Ideal for students, researchers, and academic writers.
Free Version
Sorts references alphabetically, applies hanging indents, and formats for double spacing. Perfect for fast, no-frills cleanup of basic reference lists.
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Takes your references to the next level. Adds DOI/link cleanup, source-type-aware formatting (journal, book, web), broken reference detection, RTF/HTML export, and direct .txt downloads. Built for serious academic work.
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Save time and reduce errors when preparing your APA reference list. This free APA reference organizer tool automatically sorts your references alphabetically, applies hanging indents, and formats them with double spacing according to APA 7th edition guidelines.
Simply paste your references, click a button, and copy the ready-to-submit list. Perfect for psychology students, dissertation writing, and academic assignments.
Disclaimer
This tool is designed to assist psychology students and researchers with APA styling. While we strive for accuracy, the output provided is for guidance purposes only.
The creators of this tool are not responsible for decisions made based on its output. Always ensure your work aligns with the requirements of APA academic or professional standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this APA reference formatter do?
This tool takes your list of APA-style references, sorts them alphabetically by author, applies hanging indents, and formats them with double line spacing — all according to APA 7th edition guidelines.
Does this tool format citations into APA for me?
No — this tool assumes you’ve already written your references in APA format. It helps organize and style them properly for your reference list or bibliography.
If you need help generating APA references, use a citation generator first (e.g., Zotero, Google Scholar, etc.), then paste them here to format.
Does it follow APA 7th edition rules?
Yes. The tool applies the key APA 7th edition requirements for reference lists:
Alphabetical order by first author’s surname
Hanging indent (every line after the first is indented)
Double spacing throughout
Can I use this for books, journal articles, and websites?
Yes — as long as your entries are already in APA citation format, the tool will handle any source type: journal articles, books, websites, reports, etc.
| Feature | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical sorting | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hanging indents | ✅ | ✅ |
| Double spacing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Citation style presets | APA 7 only | APA 7, APA 6, MLA, Chicago |
| DOI/link cleanup | ❌ | ✅ |
| Source-type-aware formatting (journals, books, web) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Inline error highlighting in input | ❌ | ✅ |
| Parsing feedback for broken references | ❌ | ✅ |
| Dynamic “Style Explained” panel | ❌ | ✅ |
| Copy as RTF/HTML (Copy for Word) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Download as .txt | ❌ | ✅ |
| Download as .doc | ❌ | ✅ |