ACS Citation Generator

The most trusted ACS citation generator for researchers and students. Generate citations automatically in multiple formats with our professional ACS citation generator tool.

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Professional Word Document Export

Generate perfectly formatted reference lists ready for your academic papers and publications

Ready-to-Use Format

Export creates a professionally formatted Word document with proper hanging indents, spacing, and ACS-compliant styling.

Instant Integration

Simply copy and paste into your paper, or use as a standalone reference list. No manual formatting required.

Publication Ready

Meets strict ACS formatting standards for journal submissions and academic publications.

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ACS Citation Generator Word Export Example - Professional formatted references ready for academic papers
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Export formats: Word (.docx)BibTeX (.bib)RIS (.ris)CSV (.csv)

Why Choose Our ACS Citation Generator?

Professional-grade ACS citation generator trusted by researchers, students, and academics worldwide for accurate citation formatting

Instant Generation

Generate accurate ACS citations in seconds with our advanced ACS citation generator formatting engine

100% Accurate

Following official ACS Style Guide standards for perfect citations every time with our ACS citation generator

Multiple Formats

Export ACS citations in BibTeX, EndNote, RIS, CSV, and Word document formats from our ACS citation generator

Smart Import

Automatically import citations from DOI, ISBN, URLs, and reference files using our ACS citation generator

Free & Unlimited

No registration required, unlimited citations, and completely free ACS citation generator for all users

Research Support

Support for journals, books, conferences, patents, and more reference types

How to Use Our ACS Citation Generator

Simple 3-step process to create perfect ACS citations with our ACS citation generator

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Choose Input Method

Select between automatic import (DOI, ISBN, URL) or manual entry for different reference types

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Enter Reference Details

Fill in the required fields like authors, title, journal, year, and other publication details

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Generate & Export

Get your formatted citation instantly and export in your preferred format (BibTeX, EndNote, etc.)

Watch How It Works

See our ACS citation generator in action with this step-by-step video tutorial showing how to use the ACS citation generator

Complete Tutorial: Generate and Export ACS Citations

Learn how to create perfect ACS citations and export them in multiple formats using our ACS citation generator

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Input Citation Details

Enter source information or import automatically

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Generate Citations

Get perfectly formatted ACS citations instantly with our ACS citation generator

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Export & Use

Download in BibTeX, EndNote, Word, or other formats

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about ACS citation formatting and using our ACS citation generator

What is ACS Citation Format?

ACS (American Chemical Society) citation format is widely used in chemistry and related fields, characterized by its concise and standardized approach to referencing academic sources.

How do I cite journal articles?

For journal articles, include authors, title, journal name, year, volume, issue (if applicable), and page numbers. Our tool formats these automatically according to ACS standards.

Can I import citations from DOI?

Yes! Simply paste the DOI in our auto-import tool and we'll automatically fetch and format the citation information for you.

What export formats are supported?

We support BibTeX, EndNote, RIS, CSV, and Word document formats. Perfect for use with reference managers and word processors.

ACS Citation Examples

See how different types of references are formatted in ACS style using our ACS citation generator

Journal Article

Format: Author(s). Title. Journal Year, Volume(Issue), Pages.

Smith, J. A.; Johnson, B. C. Advanced Chemical Synthesis Methods. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145(12), 1234-1245.

Book

Format: Author(s). Title; Publisher: Location, Year.

Brown, A. R. Organic Chemistry Fundamentals, 3rd ed.; Academic Press: New York, 2023.

Conference Paper

Format: Author(s). Title. Presented at Conference, Location, Date, Year.

Davis, M. L. Novel Catalytic Processes. Presented at ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 15, 2023.