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LaTeX to Markdown Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into Markdown table format

LaTeX Input

Markdown Output

About LaTeX to Markdown Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to Markdown table format. Markdown tables are widely used in documentation, README files, GitHub, GitLab, and many static site generators.

Key Features

  • GitHub Flavored Markdown: Generates standard GFM table syntax
  • Header Support: Option to use first row as table header
  • Automatic Parsing: Extracts data from LaTeX tabular environments
  • Special Character Handling: Properly unescapes LaTeX special characters
  • 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 whether to include header row
  3. Review Output: The Markdown table updates automatically
  4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy button or download as .md file
  5. Use in Documentation: Paste into your Markdown documents

Markdown Table Syntax

Markdown tables use a simple pipe-based syntax:

  • Pipes (|): Separate columns
  • Header Separator: Dashes (---) separate header from data
  • Alignment: Use colons (:) for left/center/right alignment

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

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

Markdown Output:

| Name | Age | City | Department |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| John Doe | 28 | New York | Engineering |
| Jane Smith | 34 | London | Marketing |

Common Use Cases

  • Documentation: Convert research tables to Markdown docs
  • README Files: Add tables to GitHub/GitLab README files
  • Static Sites: Use in Jekyll, Hugo, or Gatsby sites
  • Wiki Pages: Create tables for wiki documentation
  • Blog Posts: Add data tables to Markdown blog posts

Compatible Platforms

The generated Markdown tables work with:

  • GitHub and GitHub Pages
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby
  • MkDocs
  • Docusaurus
  • Any Markdown renderer supporting GFM

Tips for Best Results

  • Use simple LaTeX tables without complex formatting
  • Avoid nested tables or multirow/multicolumn cells
  • Check the "Include Header Row" option for proper table headers
  • Keep cell content concise for better readability
  • Test the output in your Markdown renderer

Privacy & Security

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