A desktop math workspace for capture -> recognize -> handwrite -> edit -> compute
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📸 Formula recognition | MathCraft OCR for formulas, text, and mixed content |
| 📄 PDF recognition | Page-based PDF recognition with Markdown/LaTeX output and DPI control |
| ✍️ Handwriting recognition | Dedicated handwriting window with auto-recognition and live preview |
| 🧮 Math workbench | Separate workspace for editing, computation, and write-back |
| ⌨️ Formula editing | Integrated MathLive math-field with virtual math keyboard |
| 🔄 Multi-format export | 20 export formats across LaTeX, Markdown, MathML, HTML, OMML, SVG, Word, ODT, PowerPoint, EPUB, PDF, Typst, and plain text |
| 📐 Core computation | Compute, simplify, numeric evaluate, expand, factor, solve |
| 🌙 Theme support | Light/Dark adaptation across windows and tools |
| 🔐 Offline-first | Recognition and computation can run locally for privacy |
MathCraft OCR benchmark results: tables and charts · reproduction suite
LaTeXSnipper provides a released Windows plugin for desktop Microsoft Word and PowerPoint:
- Word OLE and native OMML formula insertion
- PowerPoint OLE and PNG formula insertion
- Shared MathLive editor and extensive symbol/formula library
- Formula loading, update, deletion, automatic numbering, and renumbering
- Persisted complete LaTeX source, rendering options, numbering data, and formula identity
- Local vector rendering for OLE formulas
- Screenshot recognition through the local desktop Bridge
Download OfficePluginSetup-<version>.exe from Releases. The plugin supports 32-bit and 64-bit desktop Office 2019, 2021, 2024, LTSC 2021/2024, and Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows.
See the Office plugin documentation for requirements and release build details.
LaTeXSnipper exposes a shared export menu in the main window and favorites window. The desktop app currently provides 20 export formats.
Built-in formula export formats:
- LaTeX inline, display, and equation
- Markdown inline and block math
- MathML standard,
.mml,<m>, and attribute forms - HTML, Word OMML, and SVG code
Optional Pandoc export formats are enabled after installing the PANDOC layer in the dependency wizard:
- Word
.docx, ODT.odt, PowerPoint.pptx, EPUB.epub - PDF
.pdf(requires Pandoc plus a LaTeX PDF engine such as XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX, or pdfLaTeX) - Standalone HTML
.html, Typst.typ, and plain text.txt
| Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Primary release target | Native global hotkey, Qt capture, GitHub/Inno packaging. |
| Linux | Supported via provider layer | pynput global hotkey, Qt capture first, optional Wayland/X11 CLI or portal fallbacks. |
| macOS | Supported via provider layer | Native global hotkey, Qt capture with screencapture fallback, Screen Recording permission may be required. |
Linux and macOS both create optional runtime dependency environments in the
user state directory, so they need a usable system Python >=3.10,<3.13 with
venv/pip support. Python 3.11 is preferred because it matches the Windows
bundled runtime. Debian/Ubuntu .deb installs declare python3 and
python3-venv; macOS users should install Homebrew python@3.11 or an
official python.org 3.11/3.12 installer when the system does not provide a
usable supported python3.
Thanks to everyone who supports LaTeXSnipper development, testing, documentation, and community maintenance.
| Supporter | Contribution |
|---|---|
| strangelion | contributor |
| Galileo927 | contributor |
| ljygo | Sponsor |
| Yokie-D | Sponsor |
LaTeXSnipper is a free, open-source, ad-free personal project. If it helps with your writing, OCR, or formula workflow, small sponsorships and community feedback help keep maintenance moving.
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This project is open-sourced under the GNU General Public License v3.