Textractor

TeXtractor is a powerful Chrome extension that captures mathematical formulas from your screen and converts them to LaTeX code using advanced OCR technology.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• One-Click Capture: Click the extension icon or press Ctrl+Shift+X to start capturing
• Drag-to-Select: Simply draw a rectangle around any formula on your screen
• Instant Conversion: Get LaTeX code in seconds using Pix2Text OCR
• Multiple Formats: Export as LaTeX, Inline ($...$), Display ($$...$$), or MathML
• Live Preview: See rendered formulas instantly with KaTeX
• Conversion History: Access your recent conversions anytime
• Fully Offline: After initial setup, works without internet connection

🔒 PRIVACY FOCUSED

• All OCR processing happens locally in your browser
• No images or data sent to external servers
• No personal information collected

📋 HOW TO USE

1. Click the TeXtractor icon or press Ctrl+Shift+X
2. Draw a rectangle around the formula you want to capture
3. View the converted LaTeX in the side panel
4. Copy to clipboard in your preferred format

⚙️ FIRST-TIME SETUP

On first use, TeXtractor downloads OCR models (~117 MB). This is a one-time process. After that, everything works offline.

💡 PERFECT FOR

• Students writing math assignments
• Researchers copying formulas from papers
• Teachers preparing educational materials
• Anyone who works with mathematical notation

Supported languages: English, Korean