LaTeXiT

Spec sheet

Purpose

LaTeXiT is a graphical interface above a LaTeX engine for composing equations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Integrations

macOS Services can transform equations in other applications when those applications support replacing text with an image, and Automator can batch convert equations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Support

The maker says he cannot promise a fast response to email, though users are usually satisfied with the service.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

License

The maker says LaTeXiT is open source and available under the CeCILL license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Maker

The site credits Pierre Chatelier as the maker of LaTeXiT.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Customization

Users can choose their LaTeX engine, include packages, change the preamble, and run custom scripts during equation generation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Editing tools

The editor includes syntax coloring, a dictionary, LaTeX-engine log analysis for errors, keyboard shortcuts, and document templates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Equation storage

LaTeXiT automatically saves equations in a history and lets users manage equation libraries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Equation workflow

It automatically crops rendered equations and lets users drag and drop them into other applications.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Export limitation

The FAQ says LaTeX code may be truncated in TIFF, PNG, and JPEG metadata, preventing some exported equations from being reopened.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Exports

Equations export to PDF by default, with MathML and SVG also available; MathML is experimental and SVG requires pdf2svg.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

LinkBack

In LinkBack-compatible software, users can reopen a dropped equation in LaTeXiT, edit it, and update it in the target application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Notable limit

The maker says the interface is designed for equations rather than multipage documents.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Re-editing

For compatible formats, the generated equation can be reopened with its LaTeX code retained.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Security and trust

The FAQ says macOS may block launch because the developer is not identified and recommends checking the download hash.Read 9 Oct 2026 · chachatelier.fr

Plans and prices

Every LaTeXiT plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• LaTeX Editors#15 of 327.8