LaTeX to Word Equation
Paste LaTeX, click Copy for Word, and paste into Word. You get a native, editable Word equation, not a picture.
- Editable in Word
- LaTeX to MathML
- Windows & Mac
- No add-in
Valid LaTeX. Edits here update the visual editor.
How LaTeX becomes a Word equation
Microsoft Word stores equations in its own format (OMML), but it understands MathML, the web standard for math, when you paste it. This tool converts your LaTeX to clean MathML with MathJax and puts it on the clipboard as text. When you paste into Microsoft Word on Windows or Mac, Word converts the MathML into a native equation that you can edit with the Equation tab, number, and restyle like any equation you typed in Word. No add-in, macro or Pandoc install is needed, and nothing is sent to a server.
How to convert a LaTeX equation to Word
- Paste the LaTeX into the LaTeX box. $…$, $$…$$ and \[…\] delimiters are removed for you; or open a .tex file and pick an equation.
- Check the preview. Fix any error shown under the LaTeX box.
- Choose Copy for Word.
- In Word, click where the equation should go and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on a Mac). If Word shows the code instead of an equation, click the paste options button and choose Keep Text Only.
Why convert LaTeX to Word this way
- Editable, not a pictureThe result is a Word equation: you can change a term, resize it with the text and keep it consistent with the rest of the document.
- No add-in or PandocMathType, Word add-ins and Pandoc all need installing. This works in any browser, including on a locked-down work or school computer.
- Also for Google DocsGoogle Docs cannot paste MathML, so Copy image is right there for Docs, Slides and other apps.
- Visual and LaTeX, side by sideType math like text in the visual editor or write LaTeX directly. Both stay in sync, so you can learn LaTeX by watching it appear as you build an equation.
- Private by designEquations are rendered by your own browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server, so unpublished research, exam questions and homework stay on your device.
- Free, no accountEvery feature works without signing up, without a watermark and without a daily limit. Recent equations are kept in this browser, not in a cloud account.
When you need LaTeX in Word
- Journal and thesis templates. Move equations from an Overleaf draft into a Word-only submission template.
- ChatGPT and Claude answers. AI chat tools write math as LaTeX. Turn it into Word equations for reports and homework.
- Collaborating with Word users. Co-authors edit in Word; you keep writing LaTeX.
- Worksheets and slides. Build equations for tests, worksheets and lecture slides, then paste them into Word, Google Docs or PowerPoint.
- Homework and assignments. Write clean solutions for online homework, Canvas, Moodle or Google Classroom without learning LaTeX first.
- Accessible documents. Native Word equations are read correctly by screen readers and survive export to accessible PDF, unlike pasted pictures.
How to insert equations into Word, Google Docs, Canvas and more
- Microsoft Word
- Copy for Word, then paste. Word converts it to a native, editable equation. If you see code, choose Keep Text Only in the paste options.
- Google Docs and Slides
- Copy image (or download a PNG at 2× or 4×) and paste. Docs and Slides do not accept MathML or LaTeX.
- PowerPoint and Keynote
- Download an SVG for a sharp, scalable equation, or a transparent PNG.
- Canvas, Moodle and Blackboard
- Copy LaTeX and paste it into the LMS equation editor’s LaTeX or advanced mode, or insert a PNG with its alt text.
- Notion, Obsidian and GitHub
- Copy $…$ for inline math or $$…$$ for a display block. All three render LaTeX with KaTeX or MathJax.
- Overleaf and LaTeX documents
- Copy \[…\] or the equation environment and paste it into your .tex file.
- Email, Slack, Discord and forums
- Copy Unicode text for symbols that paste anywhere, or Copy image when the layout matters.
- Web pages and blogs
- Copy MathML for native browser rendering, or HTML <img> for an SVG image with alt text built in.
How this editor compares with other equation editors
A summary of what each option offers as of October 2026, based on their public pages. Competitors change; check their current terms before choosing.
| Feature | This editor | CodeCogs | MathType | LaTeX-to-PNG sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no account | Free tier; licence for heavy or API use | Subscription after trial | Free |
| Type without LaTeX (visual editor) | Yes, synced with LaTeX | No, LaTeX input | Yes | No |
| Where equations are rendered | In your browser | On their server | Their service / add-in | Varies |
| Editable Word equation | Yes (MathML paste) | No direct option | Yes (add-in) | No |
| Vector SVG and PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Some offer SVG |
| Alt text for accessibility | Yes, spoken math | LaTeX title only | Yes | No |
| Re-open a saved image to edit | Yes (PNG and SVG) | No | Inside Word and Office | No |
Typing shortcuts and LaTeX cheat sheet
Type the shortcut in the visual editor, or the LaTeX in the LaTeX box. The symbol palette in the editor lists 200+ more symbols with their LaTeX commands.
| To get | Type in the visual editor | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Fraction | / | \frac{a}{b} |
| Exponent | ^ | x^{2} |
| Subscript | _ | x_{i} |
| Square root | sqrt | \sqrt{x} |
| Pi, theta, alpha | pi, theta, alpha | \pi \theta \alpha |
| Sum and integral | sum, int | \sum_{i=1}^{n} \int_a^b |
| Infinity | infty or oo | \infty |
| Less or equal, not equal | <=, != | \leq \neq |
| Arrow, implies | ->, => | \to \Rightarrow |
| Plus or minus | +- | \pm |
| Matrix | Palette: Structures | \begin{bmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{bmatrix} |
| Text inside math | "words" or palette | \text{if } x>0 |
| Chemistry | Palette: Chemistry | \ce{2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O} |
| Move between slots | Tab, arrow keys |
Writing documents with math
For whole documents, write in the Markdown editor with $…$ math and export with Markdown to PDF or Markdown to DOCX. To pull equations out of a PDF as text, try PDF to Markdown. For quick sums, use the percentage calculator.
Example: a determinant into a Word report
Paste \det(A)=\begin{vmatrix}a & b\\ c & d\end{vmatrix}=ad-bc. Choose Copy for Word and press Ctrl+V in Word. The determinant appears as a Word equation with real vertical bars that you can click into and edit.
What to expect from the result
Desktop Microsoft Word on Windows and Mac converts pasted MathML. Word for the web, LibreOffice and Google Docs may paste it as text; use Copy image there. Some LaTeX-only features have no Word equivalent: colors, \cancel and chemistry may paste in a simpler form.
LaTeX to Word Equation questions
How do I convert LaTeX to a Word equation?
Paste the LaTeX here, choose Copy for Word, then paste into Word with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Word turns the copied MathML into an editable equation.
Why does Word paste code instead of an equation?
Word sometimes keeps the pasted text as it is. Click the paste options button that appears and choose Keep Text Only, or use Paste Special and Unformatted Text. Pasting into an empty equation box (Alt+=) also works.
Can I convert a whole LaTeX document to Word?
This tool converts equations. For a full .tex document with sections and references, Pandoc is the usual choice. You can still open a .tex file here to copy individual equations.
Does it work with Word for Mac?
Yes. Desktop Word on Windows and Mac converts pasted MathML into equations. Word for the web may paste it as text; in that case use Copy image, or open the document in the desktop app.
Are my equations sent to a server?
No. The editor, the LaTeX renderer and every export run in your browser. There is no account and nothing you type is stored anywhere except your own browser’s recent-equations list, which you can clear.