API Pricing
Enterprise-grade document conversion with unmatched accuracy and flexibility.
Convert API for real-time results, Files API for asynchronous bulk processing — one API key, one bill, 150+ parameters.
Fast Conversion
v3/textImage OCR
Printed or handwritten text, math, tables, and diagrams from one image, to LaTeX, Markdown, or MathML.
- 0 – 1M images$0.002
- 1M+ images$0.0015
v3/strokesDigital ink
Recognize math and Latin or Hindi text from stroke coordinates, one request at a time.
- 0 – 1M requests$0.002
- 1M+ requests$0.0015
v3/pdfDocuments
PDFs, DOCX, and PPTX to Mathpix Markdown, LaTeX, DOCX, HTML, or line-level JSON. Billed per page.
- 0 – 1M pages$0.005
- 1M+ pages$0.0035
Asynchronous
files/v1/*Batch documents
One file, a source URI, or a job of up to 200,000 documents. Results land in your own S3, GCS, or Azure bucket.
- 0 – 30M pages$0.0015
- 30M+ pages$0.001
Volume tiers reset each calendar month. Images containing more than 12 rows of text may be billed at the v3/pdf per-page rate. Digital ink billed against a stroke session ID is priced per session instead: free up to 1K, then $0.01 (1K–100K), $0.008 (100K–1M), and $0.005 above 1M. Files API rates are marginal per calendar month, its monthly page allotment is shared with v3/pdf, and every output format is included at no extra per-format charge. Full route references: Convert API endpoints and Files API overview.
Plans
A one-time $19.99 setup fee activates your first API key.
Pay as you go
For developers. Pay monthly based on usage.
$19.99 one-time setup fee
- $29 credit for testing endpoints
- Pay only for what you use
- Usage visualization dashboard
- Billed on 1st of each month
Enterprise
Special pricing for long-term contracts.
Save with preferred volume pricing
- 24/7 priority support
- Custom recognition features
- Customized privacy & security
- Flexible billing
Frequently Asked Questions
To obtain an API key for the Mathpix Convert API, follow these steps:
- Create a Convert Organization: Log in to your Mathpix account, navigate to the Convert Organizations Page, and click Create organization.
- Set Up Billing: Add a credit or debit card. A one-time, non-refundable setup fee is required to activate your API keys.
- Access Your API Key: Once created, your API key will be displayed on the dashboard. You can create additional keys by clicking Create Key.
For detailed instructions, see Creating an API Key. Contact support@mathpix.com if you need help.
- Processing: Images are processed to extract text, math, or chemical diagrams.
- Temporary Storage: Images are temporarily stored for quality assurance.
- Retention: Default retention is 30 days. You can opt out, and images are deleted within 24 hours.
We do not use your end-users' images for any purpose other than providing the requested service. See our Privacy Policy for details. Contact support@mathpix.com for specific data handling requirements.
You can enable Data Retention Opt-Out in your Convert API settings:
- No Data Retention: Images and results are deleted within 24 hours and are never saved to disk.
- Immediate Deletion: Contact support@mathpix.com for custom configurations.
For more details, see the Convert API Privacy FAQ.
You are billed on the 1st of each month for the previous month's usage. The invoice includes the total number of images and PDF pages processed. For more details, see the Convert API Billing FAQ.
A $29 credit is applied to your account for testing. You can also try our Snip app (free plan), which uses the same conversion features as the Convert API. It's a great way to explore Mathpix before committing. Contact support@mathpix.com if you need further assistance.
Several safeguards are in place:
- Rate Limits: Default rate limits prevent request spikes. Excess requests are rejected.
- Monthly PDF Limits: A total monthly limit on PDF pages per API key. Further requests are blocked when reached.
- Usage Monitoring: Track usage in real time via your Mathpix dashboard.
- Billing Notifications: Email reminders when usage approaches thresholds.
- Custom Controls: Request custom rate or usage limits to match your requirements.
- Adjust on Dashboard: Log in to console.mathpix.com, go to the Requests tab, and adjust rate limits and monthly page limits directly.
- Contact Support: For limits beyond what the dashboard allows, contact support@mathpix.com for a custom plan.
Yes, our Secure Conversion Service (SCS) is designed for batch processing large volumes. Key features:
- Asynchronous Processing: Upload documents in bulk and we process them in the background.
- Data Security: Built with strict privacy and security measures for sensitive data.
- Custom Integration: Tailored to meet your workflow requirements.