LaTeX Formula Editor

A web-based tool for drafting, previewing, and exporting mathematical equations using LaTeX syntax.

Core Components

• Rendering Engine: Utilizes the KaTeX library for client-side mathematical typesetting.
• Editor Interface: Implements PrismJS for LaTeX-specific syntax highlighting and cursor-aware symbol insertion.
• Viewport Workspace: A zoomable canvas environment supporting coordinate transformations (pan/zoom) and automatic fit-to-viewport scaling.

Technical Specifications

• Client-Side Processing: All formula rendering and logic occur within the browser. No server-side LaTeX distribution or external processing API is required.
• Stateless Persistence: Formula states are encoded using LZ-String compression and stored in the URL hash fragment. This enables formula sharing and bookmarking without database dependency.

Export Formats

• PNG (Raster): 32-bit transparent output at 4x Retina scale (~384 DPI equivalent).
• PDF (Vector): Native vector-based output for lossless scaling in documents and print media.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details. (c) 2026 Paul Köhler (komed3). All rights reserved.