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Compile LaTeX to PDF

Upload a .tex file or a project .zip (figures, .bib, .sty included) and download a compiled PDF. Your files are processed in memory and never stored.

Drag a .tex file or project .zip here, or choose one. Max 5 MB (.tex) / 10 MB (.zip).

Accepts a single .tex or a project .zip with main.tex at the root. Files are never written to disk.

How to compile LaTeX to PDF online

  1. Single file: drag your .tex onto the upload area, or choose it (up to 5 MB).
  2. Multi-file project: zip your project with main.tex at the root (the same layout Overleaf exports) and upload the .zip (up to 10 MB).
  3. Pick your engine: pdfLaTeX (default) or XeLaTeX.
  4. Click Compile to PDF. The PDF previews in your browser and downloads with one click.

About this tool

This is a free online LaTeX compiler. It runs latexmk with your chosen engine, handling the multi-pass build (including BibTeX/Biber) automatically. Upload a single .tex or a full project .zip.

Are my files stored?
No. Your files are compiled in an ephemeral container and discarded immediately. Nothing is written to durable storage or logs.
Can I upload a project with figures and a .bib file?
Yes. Zip your project with main.tex at the root (figures, .bib, .cls, .sty, etc. can be in subdirectories) and upload the .zip. The tool extracts everything and compiles with latexmk, including biber/bibtex passes.
Which engines are supported?
pdfLaTeX and XeLaTeX. LuaLaTeX is not supported for security reasons.

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