LaTeX to PHP Converter

About LaTeX to PHP Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to PHP arrays, objects, and JSON with multiple format options and syntax styles. Perfect for web development, APIs, and data processing.

Key Features

• Multiple Formats: Associative arrays, indexed arrays, objects, and JSON
• Array Syntax: Choose between short [] or long array() syntax
• Custom Variables: Set your own variable names
• Type Detection: Automatically detects numeric vs string values
• Proper Escaping: Handles special characters correctly
• Ready to Run: Generates complete, executable PHP code
• Example Usage: Includes sample code for working with data

How to Use

1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
2. Choose Format: Select output format (array, object, or JSON)
3. Configure Options: Set variable name and array syntax
4. Copy or Download: Use the PHP code in your application

Output Formats

• Associative Array: Array of arrays with column names as keys
• Indexed Array: Nested arrays with numeric indices
• stdClass Objects: Array of PHP standard objects
• JSON Encode: Array with json_encode() for API responses

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Salary \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & 75000 \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & 82000 \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

PHP Output (Associative Array):

<?php

$data = [
    [
        'Name' => 'John Doe',
        'Age' => 28,
        'City' => 'New York',
        'Salary' => 75000
    ],
    [
        'Name' => 'Jane Smith',
        'Age' => 34,
        'City' => 'London',
        'Salary' => 82000
    ]
];

// Example usage
foreach ($data as $row) {
    echo $row['Name'] . "\n";
}

?>

PHP Output (JSON Encode):

<?php

$data = [
    [
        'Name' => 'John Doe',
        'Age' => 28,
        'City' => 'New York',
        'Salary' => 75000
    ],
    [
        'Name' => 'Jane Smith',
        'Age' => 34,
        'City' => 'London',
        'Salary' => 82000
    ]
];

$json = json_encode($data, JSON_PRETTY_PRINT);
echo $json;

?>

Common Use Cases

• Web Development: Convert research data for PHP applications
• REST APIs: Generate PHP arrays for API endpoints
• Database Seeding: Create data for database population
• Configuration Files: Generate PHP config arrays
• Data Processing: Import data for PHP scripts
• WordPress/Laravel: Use data in popular PHP frameworks

Array Syntax Options

• Short Syntax []: Modern PHP 5.4+ syntax (recommended)
• Long Syntax array(): Compatible with older PHP versions

Working with the Output

Associative Array Operations:

// Filter data
$filtered = array_filter($data, function($row) {
    return $row['Age'] > 30;
});

// Map data
$names = array_map(function($row) {
    return $row['Name'];
}, $data);

// Sort by column
usort($data, function($a, $b) {
    return $a['Salary'] <=> $b['Salary'];
});

JSON Operations:

// Encode to JSON
$json = json_encode($data);

// Decode from JSON
$decoded = json_decode($json, true);

// Pretty print JSON
$pretty = json_encode($data, JSON_PRETTY_PRINT);

// API response
header('Content-Type: application/json');
echo json_encode($data);

Type Detection

The converter automatically detects data types:

• Numbers: Output as numeric values (no quotes)
• Strings: Output as quoted strings with proper escaping
• Empty Cells: Output as empty strings

Special Character Handling

Properly escapes PHP special characters:

• Backslashes (\\)
• Single quotes (')
• Double quotes (")
• Newlines (\\n)
• Tabs (\\t)

Tips for Best Results

• Use associative arrays for named column access
• Use indexed arrays for simple data structures
• Use objects for OOP-style data handling
• Use JSON encode for API responses
• Enable var_export() for debugging complex structures
• Choose short syntax for modern PHP projects

PHP Version Compatibility

• Short Syntax []: Requires PHP 5.4 or higher
• Long Syntax array(): Works with all PHP versions
• JSON Functions: Available in PHP 5.2+

Privacy & Security

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