Webpage URL to BibTeX Citation Generator
Convert any website URL into an @online or @misc BibTeX citation with page title, author, site name, and urldate access timestamp.
How URL to BibTeX Generator Works
Citing online resources, documentation, news articles, and blog posts requires standard fields like howpublished, url, and urldate (access date). This tool inspects Open Graph, Dublin Core, and Twitter Card meta tags of any web page to automatically extract the author, organization, title, publication date, and accessed date.
Key Specifications & Features
- ✓ Extracts Open Graph and Dublin Core schema metadata
- ✓ Supports both BibTeX @misc and BibLaTeX @online formats
- ✓ Automatically records urldate with current ISO timestamp
- ✓ Cleans tracking parameters (UTM tags) from cited URLs
How to Use This in Overleaf or LaTeX
- Generate and copy your BibTeX entry using the Copy button above.
- In your LaTeX project or Overleaf editor, open your bibliography file (typically
references.bib). - Paste the entry into
references.bib. - In your document (e.g.
main.tex), cite it anywhere using\cite{citation_key}. - Compile your document with
pdflatexandbibtexto view the formatted reference in your compiled PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I import this into Overleaf or LaTeX?
Simply copy the generated BibTeX entry, open your references.bib file in Overleaf or your local LaTeX editor, and paste it. Then cite it in your document using \cite{citation_key}.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, all 100+ citation generators on BibTeXGenerator.com are 100% free with no account creation or daily usage limits.
Does this generator support BibLaTeX as well as classic BibTeX?
Yes, all generated entries follow standard field naming conventions compatible with BibTeX (natbib) as well as modern BibLaTeX (biber).
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