Simple & Free
LaTeX Editor

Write academic papers, research documents, and technical reports with ease. Automatic package management, real-time preview, and smart error recovery.

100% Free Windows 10/11 Open Source
Openotex LaTeX Editor Screenshot

Structure Map Overview

Visualize your LaTeX document's outline at a glance — chapters, sections, and subsections in one clean map.

Stay Oriented in Large Documents

Openotex generates a structure map from your \LaTeX{} sources, helping you navigate long papers and theses with ease.

  • Instant overview of document hierarchy
  • Clickable nodes to jump to sections
  • Horizontal or vertical layouts
Openotex LaTeX Structure Map Screenshot

Why Choose Openotex?

Designed for researchers, students, and academics who want to focus on writing, not troubleshooting.

Automatic Package Management

No more manual package installation. Openotex automatically detects and installs missing LaTeX packages, fonts, and dependencies.

Real-Time Preview

See your document as you type with instant PDF preview. Split-screen editor with syntax highlighting and error detection.

Smart Error Recovery

Intelligent error detection with automatic fixes. Clean corrupted auxiliary files and retry compilation automatically.

Project Management

Open and manage multiple LaTeX projects. Support for complex documents with multiple files, images, and bibliographies.

Structure Map

Generate an interactive structure map of chapters and sections for instant document overview.

100% Free & Open Source

Completely free to use with no hidden costs, ads, or subscriptions. Developed by researchers for researchers.

Easy Version Backup

Create quick project snapshots and restore previous versions in a couple of clicks.

Lightweight & Fast

Native Windows application built with Electron. Fast startup, responsive UI, and efficient resource usage.

Get Started with Openotex

Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Download the installer and start writing beautiful LaTeX documents in minutes.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • 500 MB free disk space
  • Internet connection (for package installation)

MiKTeX Required

Openotex requires MiKTeX LaTeX distribution to compile documents. If you don't have it installed, download it first:

Download MiKTeX

Openotex for Windows

Version 1.0.1

~150 MB

Download Installer

~175 MB

Download Portable Version

Free • No registration required

Installation Steps

  1. Install MiKTeX (if not already installed)
  2. Download the Openotex installer
  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  4. Launch Openotex and start writing!

About Openotex

Openotex is a modern LaTeX editor designed to simplify academic writing and technical document creation. Born from the frustration of manual package management and cryptic error messages, Openotex brings automation and intelligence to the LaTeX workflow.

Developed by the Openotex Team, Openotex understands the needs of academics, students, and researchers. Our goal is to make LaTeX accessible to everyone, from beginners writing their first paper to experienced users managing complex dissertations.

Open Source for transparency and trust: Openotex is fully open source. Explore the code and contribute on GitHub.

What Makes Openotex Different?

  • Zero Configuration: Works out of the box with automatic package installation
  • Intelligent Error Handling: Detects and fixes common compilation issues automatically
  • Real-Time Feedback: See changes instantly with live PDF preview
  • Easy Version Backup: Snapshot and restore project versions effortlessly
  • Community-Driven: Free forever, built by researchers for researchers
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