To convert TEX to MD, select or drop your .tex file above, check that MD is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a TEX file?
TEX – LaTeX document. TeX (here LaTeX) is a typesetting language: the document is text with commands, and a program lays it out as pages. It is the standard in mathematics and science for its formulas.
TEX Converter →What is an MD file?
MD – Markdown document. Markdown is plain text with a few marks (# for headings, ** for bold, - for lists) that tools turn into formatted pages. It is the usual format of README files, notes and documentation.
MD Converter →How to convert TEX to MD
- Click Select File, or drop your .tex files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that MD is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
TEX vs MD: how they compare
| TEX | MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Fixed pages once typeset | Flowing text |
| Editable | Yes | Yes |
| Created by | Donald Knuth (TeX), 1978; Leslie Lamport (LaTeX), 1984 | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz, 2004 |
| Best for | Papers with formulas, theses and books | Notes, documentation and writing for the web |
Good to know
- Headings, lists, tables, bold and italic are kept as Markdown; pictures in the document are not included.
- LaTeX is converted by pandoc, which understands the common commands, math and tables but not every package.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting TEX to MD free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my TEX files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because typesetting LaTeX needs TeX, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
How large can the TEX file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Will the MD look the same as the TEX?
The text and structure are kept: headings, lists, tables, bold and italic. Exact page layout, fonts and spacing may differ, because MD is flowing text, not fixed pages.
Can I convert several TEX files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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