MathPix

Tags MathPix OCR

What is Mathpix? 

Mathpix is an AI-powered OCR tool that converts handwritten notes, scanned documents, and mathematical content into editable formats such as Word (DOCX), LaTeX, MathML, and HTML. The primary output format is Mathpix Markdown (MMD), a superset of Markdown with support for math equations, tables, chemistry diagrams, and other STEM content. 

Key Benefits:

  • Multi-format Output: Convert to DOCX, LaTeX, HTML, MathML, AsciiMath, and plain text.
  • Tables & Matrices: Easily transform complex tables into Markdown or LaTeX.
  • Chemistry Support: Recognizes chemical formulas and reactions.
  • Cross-Platform: Available as desktop apps (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and web tools.

Instead of recreating content manually, Mathpix helps you generate an editable version that can be updated, corrected, and prepared for accessibility. 

Accessing Mathpix 

Once you have been assigned a license, log in through the Mathpix web application or desktop app.  

Before You Begin 

Mathpix works best when source materials are: 

  • Clearly written with High contrast (dark text on a light background) 
  • Free of unnecessary markings or drawings 
  • Properly scanned or photographed with good lighting 

Let’s Begin! 

Snip Webapp: How-to Instructions (Upload file)

  1. Login to MathPix Account 
  2. Under the Snip Webapp, click “Launch app”. 
  3. Select the option representative of the file you would like to upload: 
    •  PDF,  
    • Note,  
    • Snip (for image upload) 
    • or Drag and drop files (supported file types include txt, jpg, png, MD). 
      SnipWeb App page highlighting file upload option to drag and drop. Also available is to select format PDF, image, or take a snip.
  4. Select Upload when ready. You will be taken to files page.  
  5. In the top left corner, you will be given the option to Open PDF, Convert to Note, Export. Here we will Convert to Note 
  6. It provides side by side view with Latex Code appearing on left window and output view on right. 
  7. Review the recognized content generated by Mathpix. 
  8. Open the content as a Mathpix Note to edit and correct any recognition errors. 
    • You can also Export the content as HTML, DOCX, LaTeX, MathML 
  9. Carefully review all mathematical expressions for accuracy before sharing with students. 
  10. To Export
    Snip WebAPP File screen walking through the steps outlined in this page to export a file.
    1. Select options, three dots, that appears to the right of file
    2. Then Export to
    3. Then choose your preferred format, example Word DOCX

If exported to MS Word 

  1. After exporting, compare the converted document with the original file. Review and correct: 
    • Text recognition errors 
    • Mathematical notation (Use Microsoft's Equation editor to correct expressions) 
    • Special symbols 
  2. Accessibility 
    1. Add headers using Words header styles 
      1. Title of page is Header 1 
      2. Major sections mark as Header 2 
      3. Subtopics of major sections Header 3 
    2. If hyperlinks present, copy URL and replace with meaningful descriptor of where link is taking student then make descriptor a hyperlink. 
    3. Figures and diagrams 
      • If Decorative, Right Click on image > Alt Text > Mark as decorative 
      • Requires Brief Description: Right Click image > Alt Text > enter alt text 
      • Requires Long Description: Alt text should be no more than 135 characters, then provide a long description after the image.
    4. Add a descriptive document title:
      1. PC: File > Info > Under Properties > Title > Add a descriptive title
      2. Mac: File > Properties > Summary tab >  Title field > Add a descriptive title > Select OK  
    5. Set Language: Under Review tab > Language > OK
  3. Run the Accessibility Checker and fix issues identified 
  4. If your document uses equation editor, do not convert to PDF. Upload file to Brightspace as is.  
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