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LaTeX to BBCode Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into BBCode markup for forum posts

LaTeX Input

BBCode Output

About LaTeX to BBCode Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to BBCode table format for posting on forums, bulletin boards, and online communities. BBCode is a lightweight markup language used by many forum software platforms.

Key Features

  • Multiple Table Styles: Simple, bordered, or striped tables
  • Header Support: Toggle header row with [th] tags
  • Cell Alignment: Left, center, or right alignment options
  • Special Character Escaping: Properly escapes BBCode brackets
  • Forum Compatible: Works with most forum software (phpBB, vBulletin, etc.)
  • File Upload: Upload .tex files directly
  • Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type

How to Use

  1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
  2. Configure Options: Choose table style, header, and alignment
  3. Review Output: The BBCode updates automatically
  4. Copy to Forum: Use the Copy button and paste into your forum post
  5. Download (Optional): Save as .bbcode file for later use

Table Styles

  • Simple: Basic table without borders ([table])
  • Bordered: Table with visible borders ([table border=1])
  • Striped: Alternating row colors ([table class=striped])

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{lll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

BBCode Output (Bordered):

[table border=1]
[tr]
[th]Name[/th]
[th]Age[/th]
[th]City[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]John Doe[/td]
[td]28[/td]
[td]New York[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Jane Smith[/td]
[td]34[/td]
[td]London[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Common Use Cases

  • Academic Forums: Share research data tables in academic discussions
  • Gaming Communities: Post statistics and leaderboards
  • Technical Forums: Share benchmark results and comparisons
  • Community Boards: Present structured data in forum posts
  • Documentation: Create tables for wiki-style documentation

Supported BBCode Tags

  • [table]: Table container with optional attributes
  • [tr]: Table row
  • [th]: Table header cell
  • [td]: Table data cell
  • align attribute: Cell alignment (left, center, right)

Forum Compatibility

This converter generates standard BBCode that works with most forum software including:

  • phpBB
  • vBulletin
  • MyBB
  • SMF (Simple Machines Forum)
  • XenForo
  • Discourse (with BBCode plugin)

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.