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The End of Tedious Math Typing: From Handwriting to Perfect LaTeX in Seconds

September 3, 20253 min read

If you've ever spent 20 minutes typing a single equation in LaTeX, wrestling with brackets, subscripts, and that one symbol you can never remember, you're not alone. For students, researchers, and anyone working with mathematical notation, the gap between thinking and typing has always been frustratingly wide.

That's why we built iwrote's handwriting recognition to understand mathematics as naturally as you write it.

Write Math Like You Think

With iwrote, you simply write equations with your finger or stylus, exactly as you would on paper. No need to remember LaTeX syntax, no hunting for the right command. Just write:

  • Complex fractions with natural stroke order
  • Matrices that actually look like matrices
  • Integrals, summations, and limits positioned intuitively
  • Greek letters and mathematical symbols as you learned them
Handwriting math equations in iwrote

Write naturally - iwrote understands your mathematical handwriting

Instant LaTeX Export

Once you've written your equations, iwrote instantly converts them to perfectly formatted LaTeX. But here's what makes it special:

  • Smart recognition - Understands context to differentiate between similar symbols
  • Automatic formatting - Properly structures complex expressions
  • One-tap export - Copy LaTeX code or export as PDF instantly
  • Live preview - See the rendered equation as you write

Beyond Basic Equations

iwrote handles the full spectrum of mathematical notation:

Supported Notation:

Basic Operations

  • • Fractions and radicals
  • • Exponents and subscripts
  • • Brackets and parentheses

Advanced Mathematics

  • • Integrals and derivatives
  • • Matrices and determinants
  • • Set theory and logic symbols

See the Magic in Action

Here's a real example from iwrote - write naturally with your stylus, and get perfectly formatted output instantly:

Before: Your Handwriting

Handwritten math equations

After: Compiled & Ready

Compiled math equations

No LaTeX syntax to memorize. No brackets to balance. No documentation to check. Just write mathematics the way you've always written it: naturally, by hand. iwrote handles all the complexity behind the scenes.

Perfect for Every Math User

Students

Take notes in class without breaking your flow. Export homework as beautifully formatted PDFs.

Researchers

Draft papers with complex equations naturally. Export to LaTeX for journals instantly.

Teachers

Create materials with professional mathematical typesetting without the learning curve.

Ready to Write Math Naturally?

Stop fighting with LaTeX syntax. Start writing mathematics the way it was meant to be written - by hand, with all the power of digital.

Download iwrote for iOS

iwrote is available on iPad and iPhone. Best experienced with Apple Pencil or any capacitive stylus.