Start from a formula image
Upload a screenshot, phone photo, worksheet crop, or scanned equation.
Offline OCR: Math to Word
image to LaTeX OCR
Image to LaTeX OCR Converter
Turn equation screenshots, formula photos, and scanned math crops into LaTeX you can reuse in notes, Markdown, academic papers, and technical documentation.
Image to LaTeX
Turn formula images into editable LaTeX
A formula screenshot is convenient to save, but hard to reuse. Image to LaTeX OCR helps recognize equation structure so you can correct the result and use it in notes, papers, documentation, or publishing workflows.
Recognize math structure
Extract fractions, exponents, roots, matrices, symbols, and multi-line formulas into structured markup.
Copy reusable LaTeX
Use the output in academic notes, Markdown, documentation, research drafts, or equation editors.
Why LaTeX output matters
LaTeX is better than plain text for math
Plain OCR text often loses formula structure. LaTeX keeps the relationship between symbols, exponents, fractions, brackets, and matrices. That makes it a better export format when you need math markup instead of a visual screenshot.
For students
Convert formula screenshots into study notes and homework references.
For researchers
Reuse recognized equations in papers, reports, or technical documentation.
For developers and writers
Move math formulas into Markdown, documentation systems, and publishing tools.
Export choice
When image to LaTeX is the better export choice
Use LaTeX when you need math markup instead of a visual document. It is useful for Markdown notes, academic papers, technical documentation, publishing systems, and equation editors.
- Copy a formula from a screenshot into Markdown
- Reuse an equation from lecture slides
- Convert a worksheet crop into math markup
- Move scanned formulas into research notes
- Clean up equation text before pasting into another editor
Workflow
How to convert an image to LaTeX
Upload the formula image
Choose a screenshot, photo, worksheet crop, or scanned page.
Run formula OCR
Recognize symbols, notation, and equation structure.
Review the LaTeX
Check brackets, fractions, exponents, subscripts, and Greek letters.
Copy or export
Use the LaTeX output directly, or continue with Word and PDF export workflows.
Accuracy tips
Formula details to review in LaTeX output
Small visual differences can change the meaning of a formula. After OCR, review the LaTeX before using it in final work.
- Brackets and parentheses are balanced.
- Fractions use the right numerator and denominator.
- Exponents and subscripts are attached to the correct symbol.
- Greek letters are recognized correctly.
- Matrix rows and columns are in the right order.
- Integral and summation limits are not misplaced.
- Similar symbols such as O/0 and l/1 are corrected.
Example
Example: formula screenshot to LaTeX
Use a clear formula crop, review the recognized LaTeX output, and compare it with the rendered preview before copying it into notes, Markdown, academic drafts, or technical documentation.
Before
Start with a clear screenshot or photo that contains the full formula and enough margin.
After
Review the recognized LaTeX output, then copy the markup or continue exporting to Word and PDF.
Preview
Compare the rendered formula with the original so users can see exactly what changed.
OCR paths
Continue with the workflow that matches your document
FAQ
Questions about image to LaTeX
Can I convert a formula screenshot to LaTeX?
Yes. Upload the image, run formula OCR, review the recognized structure, and use the LaTeX output.
Does it support handwritten formulas?
It can help with clear handwriting, but messy handwriting and dense notation may need correction.
Can I use the LaTeX in Markdown?
Yes. You can copy the recognized LaTeX into Markdown notes, documentation tools, academic drafts, or equation editors.
Is LaTeX output always perfect?
No. You should review complex notation, small symbols, matrices, and handwriting before using the final output.
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