21st Edition

Bluebook Citation Generator

Generate accurate The Bluebook citations instantly. Search real academic databases and get perfectly formatted references.

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Why Use Our Bluebook Citation Generator?

Real Academic Databases

Search 250M+ works from OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and CrossRef. Every Bluebook citation is real and verifiable.

21st Edition Compliant

Automatically formatted according to the latest The Bluebook guidelines. No manual formatting needed.

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Get perfectly formatted Bluebook citations in seconds. Just search by topic, title, author, or DOI.

Copy & Paste Ready

Citations are formatted with proper italics, punctuation, and hanging indents. Ready to paste into your paper.

Example Bluebook Citation

John D. Smith & Mary R. Johnson, Machine Learning in Healthcare Diagnostics, 29 Nature Med. 123, 123-145 (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bluebook Citation Generator free?

Yes, CiteMe offers a free tier with 10 citations per month. You can generate Bluebook citations instantly without creating an account. For unlimited citations, upgrade to Pro.

How accurate is the Bluebook citation generator?

Very accurate. CiteMe searches real academic databases (OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef) and formats citations according to the official 21st Edition guidelines. Unlike AI chatbots, we never generate fake citations.

What sources can I cite in Bluebook format?

You can cite virtually any source: journal articles, books, websites, conference papers, theses, reports, videos, podcasts, and more. Just enter your search query or paste a DOI/URL.

Can I export Bluebook citations to Word or Google Docs?

Yes! Simply copy the formatted citation and paste it into your document. CiteMe also supports BibTeX and RIS export for reference managers like Zotero and Mendeley.

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