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How to Convert a Formula Image to LaTeX

Convert a formula photo or screenshot to LaTeX, check symbols and grouping, and test the corrected expression in your destination editor.

imgtotable Editorial Team3 min read

Image to Formula converts equation photos and screenshots into editable LaTeX with a live preview.

Images are uploaded for server-side recognition. The tool transcribes notation; it does not solve equations or verify the math.

Recognized LaTeX and rendered equation in Image to Formula

Convert in Three Steps

  1. Capture and upload. Crop a screenshot or photo to the equation, then upload it to Image to Formula.
  2. Review and edit. Compare the preview with the image. Correct symbols, subscripts, superscripts, and grouping in the LaTeX editor; the preview updates live.
  3. Export. Copy the LaTeX or download a .tex file. Check how it renders in your destination editor.

For example, the quadratic formula becomes:

x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

Use the result in LaTeX documents or math-enabled Markdown editors and notebooks. Add math delimiters such as $$ ... $$ where your editor requires them.

Tips for Best Accuracy

  • Capture one complete equation, keeping fraction bars and exponents inside the crop.
  • Use a sharp, level image with even lighting and no glare.
  • Review handwriting especially carefully for ambiguous symbols.