Mathpix
OCR software
Document creation software
Document scanning software
File converter software
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What is Mathpix
Mathpix is an OCR application focused on converting images and PDFs that contain mathematical notation into editable digital formats such as LaTeX and other text-based outputs. It is used by students, educators, researchers, and technical professionals to capture equations from screenshots, scans, or camera images and reuse them in documents and notes. The product emphasizes math-aware recognition and export workflows rather than end-to-end enterprise document capture and records management.
Strong math notation OCR
Mathpix is designed to recognize mathematical expressions and convert them into structured outputs (for example, LaTeX), which general-purpose OCR tools often handle less reliably. It supports capture from screenshots, images, and PDFs, which fits common academic and technical workflows. This specialization makes it practical for equation-heavy content where plain text OCR is insufficient.
Multiple export and conversion formats
The product converts recognized content into formats used in technical writing and note-taking, including LaTeX and other document-friendly outputs. It also supports PDF-to-editable workflows that reduce manual retyping for structured content. These conversion options align with document creation and file conversion use cases centered on technical documents.
Fast capture from scans
Mathpix supports quick ingestion from camera photos and screenshots, enabling ad hoc document scanning for small batches of content. This is useful for individuals and small teams capturing snippets from textbooks, papers, or whiteboards. The workflow is typically lighter-weight than enterprise scanning and capture platforms that require configuration and process design.
Limited enterprise content management
Mathpix is not positioned as a full document management system with records retention, complex routing, and repository governance. Organizations needing centralized indexing, audit trails, and lifecycle controls may require additional systems. This can add integration and operational overhead for enterprise-scale deployments.
Accuracy varies by input quality
OCR results depend on image resolution, lighting, handwriting clarity, and the complexity of notation and layouts. Dense multi-column PDFs, low-quality scans, or unusual symbols can require manual correction after conversion. This is a common limitation for OCR, but it can be more noticeable when precise equation syntax is required.
Narrower focus than IDP suites
Compared with broader intelligent document processing tools, Mathpix focuses on math-centric recognition and conversion rather than extracting diverse business fields from many document types. It may not cover advanced classification, validation workflows, or large-scale automation needs out of the box. Teams with heterogeneous document automation requirements may find the scope too specialized.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Educational | Free | 10 PDF pages and 10 images included; educational (.edu) signup gives 2× usage. (Mathpix Snip Free plan). |
| Pro (Individual) | $4.99 per month or $49.90 per year | Includes 1,000 PDF pages/month and 5,000 images/month on monthly billing; yearly: 12,000 PDF pages/year and 60,000 images/year. Extra usage: $0.0035 per PDF page, $0.002 per image/Snip. Cancel anytime; subscriptions non-refundable per Terms. |
| Organization (Teams) | $9.99 per month (base, includes 2 users) or $99.90 per year (base, includes 2 users) | Includes up to 5,000 images and 1,000 PDF pages per user (pooled). Additional user pricing: $4.49/user/month for 3–49 users; $3.99/user/month for 50+ users. Yearly: $44.90/user/year (3–49) or $39.90/user/year (50+). |
| Enterprise / Institutional | Custom pricing | Contact sales for custom enterprise terms (streamlined registration). |
Convert API (usage-based): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Setup fee: $19.99 one-time setup fee Free credit: $29 credit applied for testing endpoints Free trial: No time-limited Convert API trial (officially stated); Snip free plan can be used to test features. Example costs:
- Image processing (v3): $0.002 per image (0–1M); $0.0015 per image (1M+).
- PDF processing (v3/pdf): $0.005 per page (0–1M); $0.0035 per page (1M+).
- Strokes (v3/strokes with live updates): tiers starting at $0.00 per session (0–1K) then $0.01/session (1K–100K), $0.008/session (100K–1M), $0.005/session (1M+). Billing: Billed monthly (invoice on the 1st for previous month's usage).
Seller details
Mathpix, Inc.
New York, NY, USA
2015
Private
https://mathpix.com/
https://x.com/mathpix
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mathpix/
