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What is Mathpix?

Mathpix is a math, chemistry and PDF focuseddocument recognitionand conversion AI tools, widely used in research, teaching and technical writing fields. Its core advantage lies in the rapid recognition of screenshots, handwritten or scanned formulas, tables, chemical structures, and textual content through OCR and deep learning technologies, and conversion to editable LaTeX, Word, Markdown, HTML, and other formats, which greatly enhances the efficiency of document digitization. Users can operate via desktop, web, mobile or API for cross-device synchronization and automatic saving.

Mathpix not only supports formula recognition, but also accurately extracts PDF structures, making it suitable for thesis editing, textbook production, research note organization and content publishing. Its API version can provide batch conversion services for enterprises to help digitize educational platforms and content. Overall, Mathpix is a professional-grade tool to enhance the efficiency of content editing in STEM fields.

Key features of Mathpix

• Image/Screenshot Conversion
  • Use Snip or Snipping Tool to take a screenshot, or take a picture on your mobile device.
  • Recognize mathematical formulas, text, tables, chemical structures, etc. in images into editable formats (e.g. LaTeX, MathML, SMILES, Markdown, DOCX).
  • Supports both print and handwriting.
• PDF/Document Conversion
  • Convert PDFs (containing math, chemistry, tables, flows, text) to Markdown, DOCX, LaTeX, HTML, Overleaf projects, and more.
  • PDF reading, searching, markup, and exporting are also available in Snip.
• Forms/Chemistry/Structure Recognition
  • Form OCR: Recognize forms in images or PDFs as CSV, TSV, Markdown, LaTeX, etc.
  • Chemical OCR: Recognize chemical structure diagrams in SMILES, ChemDraw recognizable formats.
  • Complex structures such as code/flowcharts are also supported.
• Multi-platform, multi-device synchronization
  • Snip supports desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux), mobile (iOS/Android), web, and Chrome extensions.
  • Screenshots, photos, and uploads are all available, and cloud synchronization makes cross-device operation convenient.
• Advanced/Enterprise Features
  • API interfaces support developers to embed recognition features into products (e.g., online education platforms, note-taking tools, publishing tools).
  • Batch, Secure Conversion Service (Secure Conversion Service) for high-volume, security-critical document libraries.

Scenarios for Mathpix

• Students/Researchers
  • Screenshot formulas or tables while reading a paper or textbook → Convert them to LaTeX / Markdown for use in reports, notes.
  • Handwrite class notes (or take pictures of the teacher's board) → Convert to editable format to minimize double-entry.
  • Import PDF textbooks or lectures into Snip → Convert to Markdown or DOCX for easy full-text searching, editing, and reviewing.
  • When preparing for tests and homework: identify math topics, chemical structures, and tabular data to increase efficiency.
• Teachers/Education Practitioners
  • Prepare instructional materials: import old paper handouts or PDFs, then convert and edit to the latest format.
  • When marking and grading papers: convert images or scans of students' handwritten answers into a manageable format.
  • Teaching platform development: digitization of a large number of STEM topics/materials.
• Publishing/Education Technology Companies/Developers
  • Batch convert paper publications or scanned textbooks into editable document or web page formats.
  • Embedding math recognition in an online education platform to support automatic recognition of handwritten questions.
  • Structured STEM content (math, chemistry formulas, tables, etc.) for AI model training.
• Digitization of corporate documents / legal / financial / chemical industry
  • Convert large quantities of PDF reports, contracts, studies, chemical documents into searchable, exportable formats.
  • Recognize structural formulas, SMILES, reaction formulas, etc. in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

How do I use Mathpix?

1. download and install
   • Go to the "Downloads" page on the official website and select your operating system (Windows/macOS/Linux).
   • After the installation is complete, log in or register for an account.
2. Screenshot/Upload Image
   • Launch Snipping Tool or Snip: Press the shortcut key to launch the Snipping Tool.
   • Select the part of the screen you want to recognize (formula, table, chemical diagram).
   • Or take a picture and upload it on mobile.
3. Identification & Editing
   • The system will automatically recognize the content after the interception or upload is completed. You can view the results in Snip's Edit screen.
   • If there is an error in recognition, it can be edited manually (e.g., layout of formulas, cell contents of tables).
4. Exporting or copying results
   • Select the output format you need: e.g. LaTeX, Markdown, DOCX, SMILES etc.
   • Copy (paste into your document, report, Overleaf) or export the results to a file.
   • For PDF conversion: Upload PDF → Export to Markdown/DOCX, etc.
5. Save & Synchronize
   • All intercepted/converted content is synchronized to the cloud and accessible on different devices.
   • You can add tags, notes, and search for each "Snip" in Snip.
6. Basic flow of developer/API usage (abbreviated)
   • Register and get the API Key.
   • Call the Convert API endpoint (e.g. v3/text, v3/pdf, etc.) to submit the image/PDF.
   • Receives return JSON, which includes LaTeX, text, HTML, structured data, etc.
   • Embed it in your system or application.
   • For large-scale batch scenarios where security is emphasized, Secure Conversion Service can be used.

Recommended Reasons

1. Focus on STEM Documentation::There are a lot of OCR tools on the market, but fewer specialize in recognizing mathematical formulas, chemical structures, complex tables, and handwriting, and Mathpix does a great job of that.
2. High accuracy and rich output formats::It not only recognizes accurately, but also supports the output of LaTeX, Markdown, DOCX, SMILES and many other formats. It is very useful for scientific research, report writing and publishing.
3. Saves a lot of manual input time::For those who are often confronted with formula tables in research/teaching, using screenshots to convert to editable formats greatly improves efficiency.
4. Multi-Platform Support & Synchronization::Whether you are on a computer, tablet, or cell phone, you can operate it. It is very convenient for using in different devices and different scenes.
5. Scale to team/enterprise level::If you're not using it for personal use, but for a team, educational institution, or publishing organization, there's API/high-volume service support that's adaptable.
6. Suitable for internationalization::Support for multiple languages, handwritten and printed text, and complex structures make it ideal for globalized research/teaching scenarios.