TeX for Gmail

Use LaTeX (a method for rendering mathematical formulas) with Gmail.

TeX for Gmail enables you to effortlessly include beautifully rendered LaTeX mathematical formulas in both outgoing and incoming Gmail messages. Whether you’re sending or receiving emails, the math is properly typeset and easy to read.

Recipients do not need to have TeX for Gmail installed or even use Gmail themselves; the math is viewable on most mail readers and browsers, including mobile devices. This Chrome extension ensures your mathematical expressions display clearly and correctly, enhancing communication for students, educators, professionals, and anyone working with technical content in email.

By:: https://alexeev.org
Users:: 30,000+
Rating:: 4.62
(372) 3 new ratings
Version:: 6.7.3 (Last updated: 2020-11-23)
Creation date:: 2020-04-02
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
https://mail.google.com/
Size:: 157.70K
Email:: va*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 4,501 ▲ 14

Other rankings

#2912 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #79 in gmail keyword 54 ▲ 12 #84 in math keyword 44 ▲ 2

User reviews

TeX for Gmail is a highly praised Chrome extension that allows users, especially educators, to easily compose emails with LaTeX equations inline, significantly improving communication of mathematical content. Users appreciate its seamless integration and beautiful rendering, calling it essential for daily use. However, the extension is currently unsupported and removed from Chrome, causing frustration. Issues reported include LaTeX equations disappearing after sending, some formatting limitations, and privacy concerns due to inbox data access. Many users hope for an update or a return of the extension with compliance to new Chrome best practices.

Pros

Enables easy and efficient communication of mathematical and symbolic content via emails using LaTeX.
Integrates seamlessly into Gmail's user interface making it user-friendly.
Renders LaTeX equations beautifully and inline with text, enhancing readability.
Saves time by eliminating the need to import compiled LaTeX images manually.
Highly valued and relied upon by educators and professionals for daily communication.

Cons

Extension is currently unsupported and removed from Chrome, causing frustration among users.
Equations sometimes disappear after sending emails, leading to blank spaces.
Some formatting features like color do not work properly depending on the server used for images.
Requires access to inbox data, causing privacy concerns among some users.
Lack of updated documentation or information about compatibility with latest Chrome versions.

Recent reviews

Bring it back!

Andrea Palessandro, 2025-04-22

I really miss it!!

I., 2025-04-18

This extension has served me extremely well. I am irked about the vague language surrounding its removal and the specific "best practices" that were violated. I hope only a small update is required.

Oliver Richardson, 2025-03-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

TeX for Gmail requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

TeX for Gmail has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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