SakuraMathcraft/LaTeXSnipper

Formula Recognition & Office Editing Math Workspace | Handwriting & PDF to LaTeX/Markdown, And Secure API Integrations.

What it solves

LaTeXSnipper is a desktop application that converts screenshots, images, PDFs, and handwriting into editable LaTeX formulas and text. It eliminates the need to manually re-type complex mathematical expressions from visual sources.

How it works

The tool uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to process visual inputs. Users can capture a region of the screen, upload an image, or select PDF pages. The application supports the use of the local MathCraft OCR model (after downloading weights and dependencies) or the configuration of external local/online models for the recognition process.

Who it’s for

Students, researchers, and academics who frequently work with mathematical formulas and need to integrate them into documents, LaTeX editors, or Microsoft Office applications.

Highlights

  • Multi-source recognition: Supports screenshots, images, PDFs, and handwriting.
  • Flexible model choice: Run recognition locally via MathCraft OCR or connect to external models.
  • Flexible export options: Export to 20 formats, including LaTeX, MathML, Word, PDF, and Typst.
  • Microsoft Office Integration: Dedicated plugin for Word and PowerPoint to insert and edit formulas directly.
  • Automation API: An API for connecting the tool to scripts, batch jobs, or mobile devices via secure tunnels.
  • Imaging and Editing: Includes a built-in formula editor with live preview and math workspace for simplifying and solving expressions.

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