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LaTeXiT overview
LaTeXiT is a small utility that allows you to quickly typeset LaTeX equations, without bothering with file creation, preambles, and so on. The PDF image obtained can then be exported by drag'n drop to any application supporting it. This is very useful to insert equations in presentations made with Keynote or Powerpoint. LaTeXiT also features an application service, so that you can type and transform equations directly in most text editors (Pages, Nisus Writer Express, TextEdit...).
Features
- Generated PDFs can be reopened (even with copy/paste) to be modified
- LinkBack support
- Syntax colouring and auto-completion of LaTeX keywords
- Smart LaTeX errors manager
- LaTeX palettes
- Automatic history and library management
- Included application service
- Automator support
- Several export formats (PDF, EPS, TIFF, PNG...)
LaTeXiT is compatible with the most popular versions of OS X. It can be deployed on almost any machine, even the "old" machines in laboratories that will still be used for years. This is not a sacrifice, the LaTeXiT code is optimized: most recent APIs are used if available, and old ones are used if not.
What’s new in version 2.16.6
Updated on Dec 18 2023
- Open *.tikz files as *.tex files;
- fixed context menu preventing the selection of SVG even if it is available through pdftocairo.
Information
App requirements
- Intel 64
- Apple Silicon
- OS X 10.9 or later
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Feb 22 2018
Version: 2.9.0
For me, this application is perfect. And it is free :)
Oct 22 2015
Version: 2.8.0
This application is indispensable for me to create equations to lecture notes for science and engineering courses. It supports LinkBack. This gives a great way to embed an equation in to a document and have it "active" for immediate update when you need to make a change. For those who need place to put the equations, as noted in earlier reviews, OmniGraffle supports LinkBack. So does Curio.
Forget MathML ... Learn LaTeX and use LaTeXiT!
Dec 3 2014
Version: 2.7.5
Wonderful program if you know (or can take 10 minutes to learn) enough LaTeX to create the equations you need, but don't need/want the full rigamarole of an entire LaTeX document. Unfortunately, the link appears to be dead, http://pierre.chachatelier.fr/latexit/ reports cannot be found. Hopefully, just a temporary blip.
Nov 29 2014
Version: 2.7.4
In version 2.7.4 and 10.9.5 (Mavericks) there is no display in the upper part anymore after performing 'LateXiT'! In 2.7.3 there are no problems...
Apr 18 2014
Version: 2.6.0
A big helper for me in writing Mathematics formulars or experessions. Works like it should, is stable and small. No problem here on OS 10.9.2. The dactual download link gives you an old version, the version 2.60 is here: http://pierre.chachatelier.fr/latexit/downloads/LaTeXiT-2_6_0.dmg
Apr 2 2014
Version: 2.5.4
does what it says on the tin. Very simple and it works.
Usually people don't prefer LaTeX to write their documents; they simply want to be able to do equations. You can just write the equation part with this program and then drag it to whatever you're really using. Fantastic. I've used it for years.
Feb 8 2011
Version: 2.3.0
I use LatexIt a lot, always for the same purpose:
pasting symbols into OmniGraffle pictures,
for illustrations in papers and talks. Most of the
time, it works very well. Maybe there are other
facilities for this purpose, but when I started looking for
one, I have repeatedly been directed to LatexIt.
Jun 1 2010
Version: 2.2.0
Thank you.
Although I may not use LaTeXiT, I appreciate your contribution, especially when you mentioned that individuals need not donate. Individual like myself is taking freeware to learn more than to use it to generate income.
I encourage those who use it for business to generate income to donate for a good cause.
Thank you.
Apr 12 2010
Version: 2.1.1
Really useful app for the one of us that don't want to make the slides with beamer! With Beamer they all look the same... or almost the same... :)
Nov 4 2009
Version: 2.0.0
LaTeXiT looks lovely but it requires installing LaTeX. The problem is, the MacTeX distrib is a big whooping 1.2GB install (see: http://www.tug.org/mactex/ ).
Apple's Grapher meets most of my needs but I'd be interested in trying LaTeX. Anyone can explain me why LaTeX needs that much memory, and if there is an alternative distrib with a smaller footprint?
Cheers
Sep 1 2009
Version: 1.16.1
I upgraded to snow leopard and the services no longer show up! Any ideas on how to fix this situation? I emailed the developer but no reply yet
Nov 7 2008
Version: 1.16
This is one of my favourite and most commonly used utilities. Whenever someone at work converts to mac the first thing I recommend is this (after mactex of course, we're in academia). It's useful in so many ways!
Aug 21 2008
Version: 1.15
The main issue I have with LaTeXiT is that often the very top, bottom or side of an equation will be cut off. I have tried modifying the font size, but this does not fix the problem reliably. Is there a solution to this?
Apr 19 2008
Version: 1.15
I'm student teaching right now, and for making up worksheets and such, pure LaTeX is too time-consuming. I was using the old version of LaTeXit on Leopard, and services didn't work so I had to mess around with baselines. No fun.
This update will be an absolute lifesaver for me. Services work again and everything is beautiful. Thanks so much.
Apr 13 2008
Version: 1.14.4
I am a Mathematics Instructor and this is one of the most useful programs I have on my computer. Absolutely perfect for making exams in Pages, using the Latexit Services and a hotkey to convert Latex to equations.
I have a question that the people here might be able to help me with. I want to make a demo on how to use Latexit for my colleagues but most of them have a PC. Is there a similar program that lets you type Latex code and it will convert it to equations? I'm assuming not but its worth a shot.
Aug 28 2007
Version: 1.14.4
As most of the comment are outdated, I thought I would add one, basically saying: LaTexIt is very usefull piece of program, especially to creates presentations or graphics with latex equations in them.
It is stable and the GUI is nice.
Jan 2 2007
Version: 1.11
For simple equation formatting, just write the equation into /Applications/Grapher, select it, and copy paste into your text document. Furthermore, you can even use it to get the LaTex equation.
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