PDF to LaTeX Converter – Turn PDFs into Editable LaTeX

Turn papers, scans and lecture notes into editable source with this PDF to LaTeX converter. Check equations and tables, revise the generated code, and download a .tex draft for your next document.

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Preserve document structure, tables and equations, including handwriting.

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How to Convert PDF to LaTeX

Convert the pages you need, review the transcription, and save a source file you can keep editing.

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Upload your PDF

Add a digital or scanned PDF. Use clear, upright pages so small symbols and equation numbers remain readable.

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Select pages and output

Choose individual pages or ranges and keep LaTeX as the output. Free runs allow up to 5 pages; processing with credits allows up to 30 selected pages per file.

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Convert the selected pages

Start conversion to transcribe readable content into LaTeX. Add custom instructions if needed, such as keeping equation numbers. Free processing requires human verification.

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Review and download the source

Correct the generated code, compile a PDF preview, and download your .tex file. Upload it to Overleaf if you want to continue editing there.

Need LaTeX Source but Only Have a PDF?

A PDF preserves the finished pages. Reusing its content in a paper or technical report often means rebuilding the equations and document structure.

Equations Do Not Survive Copy and Paste
Fractions, matrices, subscripts and aligned equations need LaTeX syntax to become editable mathematics.
Scanned Pages Need Recognition
Scanned papers and photographed notes have no selectable text. Faint symbols and skewed pages make recognition harder.
Rebuilding Structure Takes Time
Retyping headings, tables and numbered equations delays revisions to papers, coursework and technical reports.

PDF to LaTeX for Equations, Tables and Document Structure

LaTeXMate reads visible content on selected pages and creates a new LaTeX draft. It does not recover the original project's source files or custom macros.

Review, Typeset and Reuse Your Converted Source

Keep control of the generated draft: inspect the source, correct mistakes and save the version you want to use.

Download .tex Files
Export editable LaTeX source for Overleaf or a local TeX editor without retyping the whole document.
Edit Before Downloading
Change the source in the browser. Copy, download and batch exports use your latest edits.
Compile a PDF Preview
Run pdfLaTeX in your browser to inspect formatting and compilation errors. Compare the result with the original; successful compilation does not prove transcription accuracy.
Start with a Free Conversion
Try one file with up to 5 selected document pages or one image. Browser limits allow 3 runs per 7-day window.
Pay for Selected Pages
Paid PDF and Word conversion costs 1 credit per selected page; images cost 1 credit each. Review the estimate first.
Export Other Text Formats
Choose Markdown or plain text before conversion when you do not need LaTeX. Download multiple completed sources as a ZIP.

PDF to LaTeX: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about scanned documents, editable source, credits and PDF previews