Online converter

Mathcad to LaTeX converter

The converter reads the XML structure of .xmcd and .xmcdz files, maps every formula to LaTeX math, and returns a .tex file ready to drop into a thesis, dissertation, or paper. Cyrillic characters are output via the T2A/babel package — the file compiles cleanly in XeLaTeX and pdfLaTeX without extra configuration. Upload the .tex to Overleaf or a local TeX Live / MiKTeX distribution and build a high-quality PDF. No Mathcad installation required: conversion runs server-side in 3–5 seconds. Ideal for students writing a calculation note or dissertation in LaTeX, and for engineers submitting technical work to academic journals. The source file is deleted immediately after processing; the result is available for 5 minutes.

How it works

  1. 1
    Upload your Mathcad file

    Drag a .xmcd or .xmcdz file (up to 50 MB) onto the upload zone. Files are encrypted in transit.

  2. 2
    Select LaTeX as the output format

    In the format selector choose "LaTeX" and click Convert. The server parses the XML and generates a .tex file — typically 3–5 seconds.

  3. 3
    Download the .tex and compile

    The file is available for 5 minutes. Open in Overleaf or a local TeX distribution — equations, unit expressions, and Cyrillic characters are already formatted.

Frequently asked questions

Compile with xelatex or pdflatex?

Both compilers are supported. XeLaTeX is preferred if the document contains significant Cyrillic text — it works with system fonts directly. pdfLaTeX with the T2A/babel package also works if you use standard 8-bit fonts. For Overleaf, XeLaTeX is recommended.

Are Cyrillic characters preserved in the LaTeX output (T2A/babel)?

Yes. The converter adds inputenc (UTF-8), fontenc (T2A), and babel with the russian option to the preamble. Cyrillic characters from .xmcd are output as-is — they are not transliterated or replaced with ligatures.

Can I import the .tex into Overleaf?

Yes. Download the .tex file, create a new Overleaf project, upload it as the main document, and set the compiler to XeLaTeX in the settings. All formulas will render correctly.

Do I need Mathcad 15 installed?

No. Conversion is fully server-side. You only need a browser and a .xmcd or .xmcdz file.

What if I have a legacy .mcd from Mathcad 11–14?

The binary .mcd format has no public spec; the Web API returns HTTP 415. Open the file in Mathcad 15 and re-save as .xmcd, then convert to LaTeX here.