Markdown math
LaTeX math in Markdown PDFs on Mac.
Write equations in plain Markdown, preview them live, and export crisp math in polished PDFs. Minidocs gives you KaTeX rendering without a LaTeX install or command-line build step.
Write equations where the explanation lives
Technical notes, research papers, lecture handouts, and problem sets often mix prose with equations. Minidocs keeps the math in the Markdown source so the document stays readable, searchable, and portable.
Inline math: $E = mc^2$
Display math:
$$
\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2}\,dx = \frac{\sqrt{\pi}}{2}
$$No LaTeX distribution required
Minidocs uses KaTeX in its built-in renderer. You do not need MacTeX, Pandoc, shell scripts, or a build folder. Type the equation, check the preview, and export when the PDF looks right.
Math beside diagrams, code, and tables
Equations are part of the same document system as Mermaid diagrams, syntax-highlighted code blocks, GFM tables, images, citations, and generated tables of contents. That makes Minidocs useful for algorithm notes, academic handouts, engineering specs, and math-heavy reports.
Preview the final PDF while you write
The preview shows PDF-style pages beside the editor. You can catch line breaks, page breaks, oversized formulas, and spacing problems before exporting. Visual controls handle paper size, margins, font, and line height without editing CSS.
LaTeX math FAQ
Can I write LaTeX equations in Markdown on Mac?
Yes. Minidocs renders inline and display LaTeX-style math in Markdown using KaTeX.
Do I need to install LaTeX?
No. Minidocs ships with its renderer, so math preview and PDF export work without a LaTeX distribution.
Can equations export to slides too?
Yes. The same Markdown source can render as a PDF document or a slide deck.