Image Citation Generator
Enter an image's title, creator, format, year, and source and get a complete, formatted citation in seconds — for photographs, figures, charts, infographics, and artwork. Works with APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and 10,832 styles. Free, no sign-up.
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How to Cite an Image
- 1. Enter the image details. Type the title, the creator or photographer, the year, and the source or site that hosts it. Add the URL if it's online.
- 2. Set the format & pick a style. Use the Format / medium field for the descriptor — e.g. [Photograph] or [Infographic] — then choose APA, MLA, Chicago, or any of the 10,832 styles.
- 3. Generate. We build a full graphic reference. Edit any field, then copy or export it to BibTeX, RIS, CSV, or Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I generate a citation for an image or photograph?
- Type the image's title, its creator or photographer, the format (e.g. Photograph, Infographic, Artwork), the year, the source or hosting site, and the URL into the form, pick your citation style, and click Generate Citation. CitationEasy formats a complete image reference for you, which you can copy or export. The source type is already set to 'Image / Photograph', so the fields map to the right CSL graphic record.
- What do I include when citing an image?
- An image reference usually includes the creator, the year, the image title, a bracketed format descriptor (such as [Photograph], [Infographic], or [Map]), the source or website hosting it, and the URL. Use the 'Format / medium' field to set the descriptor — it appears in square brackets after the title in APA and Chicago. If no creator is credited, you can leave the author blank and start the reference with the title.
- How do I cite an image in APA vs MLA?
- APA 7th lists the creator, the year in parentheses, the italicized image title with a bracketed format like [Photograph], the source or site, and the URL. MLA 9th starts with the creator, the image title in quotes or italics, then the hosting website as the container, the date, and the URL. Pick the style above and the generator applies the right format automatically.
- How do I cite a figure, chart, or infographic?
- Cite a figure, chart, or infographic the same way as any image — enter its title, creator, year, source, and URL, and set the 'Format / medium' field to the descriptor that fits (for example Figure, Chart, or Infographic). The generator builds a single, correctly formatted graphic reference either way.
- Which citation styles does the image generator support?
- All 10,832 styles in our library, including APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and AMA. Choose your style before or after entering the image details and the reference reformats instantly.
- Is the image citation generator free?
- Yes. It is 100% free with no sign-up, no ads, and no limits. Your citations are saved locally in your browser and can be exported to BibTeX, RIS, CSV, or Word.