A recent Mathpix update brings initial support for source code recognition from images and PDFs. Code OCR allows you to capture and share code snippets in seconds, making it simpler to read, collaborate, and document your code in real-time.
How to use OCR for code snippets
Just take a screenshot using the desktop app and get the code copied to your clipboard automatically:
You can also upload PDFs containing any source code like research papers or notes to have them OCRed, made editable, and searchable.
Search for code snippets in PDFs and images
Our search feature has also been optimized to recognize code snippets within academic papers, technical manuals, and other professional documents. A single keyword is all it takes to find the relevant document and navigate directly to the section where the code is located.
