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LaTeX to MATLAB Converter

Transform LaTeX tables into MATLAB format

LaTeX Input

Output Format

MATLAB Output

About LaTeX to MATLAB Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to MATLAB matrix and cell array format. Perfect for importing research data, experimental results, or any tabular data into MATLAB for analysis and visualization.

Key Features

  • Dual Output Formats: Cell arrays for mixed data or matrices for numeric data
  • Header Support: Option to include first row as column names
  • 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. Choose Format: Select Cell Array (for mixed data) or Matrix (for numeric only)
  3. Configure Options: Choose whether to include header row
  4. Review Output: The MATLAB code updates automatically
  5. Copy to MATLAB: Use the Copy button and paste into MATLAB

Output Formats

  • Cell Array: Supports mixed data types (strings, numbers, etc.)
  • Matrix: Numeric data only, non-numeric values become NaN

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}

MATLAB Output (Cell Array):

% Cell array with data
data = {
  'Name', 'Age', 'City', 'Department'
  'John Doe', '28', 'New York', 'Engineering'
  'Jane Smith', '34', 'London', 'Marketing'
};

MATLAB Output (Matrix - numeric only):

% Matrix data (numeric values only)
data = [
  28, NaN, NaN
  34, NaN, NaN
];

Common Use Cases

  • Research Data: Import experimental results from LaTeX papers
  • Data Analysis: Convert tables for statistical analysis in MATLAB
  • Visualization: Prepare data for plotting and graphing
  • Signal Processing: Import signal data for processing
  • Machine Learning: Prepare datasets for ML algorithms

MATLAB Compatibility

The generated code works with:

  • MATLAB R2006a and later
  • GNU Octave (open-source alternative)
  • MATLAB Online

Tips for Best Results

  • Use Cell Array format for mixed text and numeric data
  • Use Matrix format when all data is numeric for better performance
  • Include header row to maintain column names in your data
  • For numeric matrices, ensure data is properly formatted as numbers
  • Test the output in MATLAB to verify correct import

Privacy & Security

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