TexSlide

TexSlide is a standalone application that provides complete integration between LaTeX and presentation software. Developed on top of LibreOffice, it works with local LaTeX engines and runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. The application generates SVG vector graphics of mathematical formulas and technical elements for direct embedding into slides.

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• Real-time rendering. The system displays LaTeX formulas as code is written. Visualization occurs without repetitive manual compilation. Each modification in the LaTeX text updates the graphical representation immediately.
• SVG vector graphics. All formulas and diagrams are produced as scalable vector images. These images maintain precise definition at any level of magnification or reduction.
• Complete mathematical typography. Comprehensive implementation of standard LaTeX symbols, operators, and mathematical structures. Includes matrices, multiple fractions, complex integrals, and specialized scientific notation.
• Custom macros. Ability to define custom commands and specific LaTeX environments. Macros are processed with the user's local LaTeX engine and applied consistently.
• Local environment integration. Utilizes existing installations of LaTeX distributions such as TeX Live or MiKTeX. Accesses packages and fonts already configured on the user's system.
• Direct code editing. Modification of LaTeX text within the application without intermediaries. The editor recognizes syntax and provides basic structure for complex formulas.
• Export to standard formats. Generation of presentations in compatible ODP, PDF, and PPTX formats. Formulas are embedded as vector elements within the exported files.
• Bidirectional synchronization. Changes in formulas automatically update the slides and vice versa. Modification of visual parameters affects the corresponding LaTeX representation.
• Multi-platform support. Identical execution on Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions. Interface adapted to the specific conventions of each platform.
• Library integration. Connection with existing slide libraries and institutional templates. Maintains corporate formatting and styles during the incorporation of mathematical content.
• Formula version control. Tracking of changes in complex equations over time. Modification history for individual formulas and mathematical sets.
• Preconfigured templates. Collection of slide layouts with arrangements optimized for technical content. Spatial distributions for demonstrations, theorems, and experimental data.
• Existing document conversion. Import of LaTeX files and automatic extraction of mathematical content. Detection of equation, align, and displaymath environments for transfer to slides.
• Command-line interface. Operation via scripts for batch processing of documents. Automation of presentation generation from collections of formulas.
• Beamer compatibility. Selective import of elements from LaTeX Beamer presentations. Preservation of themes and transitions during the conversion process.

TexSlide's development began in July 2024 and concluded in October 2025. The team worked for over a year to create the application. The developers built TexSlide using technologies based on LibreOffice. The program was written primarily in C++ and Python languages. The architecture incorporates vector graphics rendering and scientific text processing components.

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Price: Free   Size: 5.9 MB   Version: 3.10   OS: Windows, Linux