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APA ChatGPT response citation generator

Cite a ChatGPT response in APA 7th edition: enter the tool, version and your prompt and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the reference list entry and the in-text citation.

Cite a ChatGPT response in APA

Smart detection works out the source type from what you paste.

Source details
Source type
MLA puts the prompt in the title position. APA recommends quoting it in your text.
Date of the conversation (leave blank if none)

Reference list entry · APA 7th edition

Your citation appears here as you type, set exactly as it will look in your paper.

In-text citation

Fill in the author and date to see the in-text version.

APA format for a ChatGPT response

OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT (Version) [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com/

  • The company is the author; the year is the version’s year.
  • Quote your prompt and the response in your text.
  • APA suggests putting long transcripts in an appendix.

Example

APA 7th edition

OpenAI. (2026). ChatGPT (GPT-5 version) [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com/

In-text: (OpenAI, 2026) or OpenAI (2026)

What you need, and where to find it

  • AI tool and company
  • Model or version
  • Your prompt
  • Date of the conversation
  • Share link (if any)

The model name is in the chat header. Use the chat’s share link if you have one, and save the transcript in case your instructor asks for it.

Compare every style side by side in the full guide.

APA ChatGPT response questions

How do I cite a ChatGPT response in APA?

Use this pattern: OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT (Version) [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com/

Or paste the details into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.

What information do I need?

AI tool and company, Model or version, Your prompt, Date of the conversation, Share link (if any). The model name is in the chat header. Use the chat’s share link if you have one, and save the transcript in case your instructor asks for it.

What does the in-text citation look like?

APA uses (Author, Year, p. #). The generator gives you both the parenthetical and narrative versions; add a page number or timestamp for direct quotes.

Is it free, and do I need an account?

Free, no account, no ads. Citations are formatted in your browser, and saved sources stay in this browser only.