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FreeTex for Mac

Free intelligent formula recognition software

Quick answer: FreeTex is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask freetex. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What FreeTex is

FreeTex is a utility for macOS: free intelligent formula recognition software.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://xdxsb.top/FreeTex.

How to install FreeTex

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask freetex.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install FreeTex on Mac?

Run brew install --cask freetex in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is FreeTex open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (zstar1003/FreeTex), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does FreeTex run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is FreeTex?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10474 in this catalogue.

What version of FreeTex is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.0.