Tool Type
Who Uses It?
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Difficulty
Accessibility Info
The identified accessibility issues center on content recognition failure and user interface traps: unrecognized content, specifically large data tables, is incorrectly converted into static images upon export, which makes the information inaccessible to users relying on screen readers and prevents essential text manipulation features like reflow or zoom. Concurrently, the application exhibits a keyboard focus trap where a user can become stuck in the edit area, directly violating WCAG 2.1.2 (No Keyboard Trap) by blocking keyboard-only users and those using assistive technologies from navigating the rest of the document or page.
Tool Description
Mathpix is a tool that converts equations, scientific notation, and formatted text from inaccessible PDFs or images into editable formats such as Word documents, LaTeX, and more. It works with typed, scanned, or handwritten materials, making it easy to turn complex math and science content into more accessible digital files. While Mathpix is quite accurate, users should always review converted content to ensure everything has been captured correctly.
This tool is especially useful for instructors and staff who need to remediate course materials for accessibility. Simply capture or upload an image, and Mathpix will convert formulas, diagrams, and notation into editable text that can be incorporated into accessible Word documents or other instructional materials.
Students can also benefit from Mathpix by digitizing handwritten notes, converting their scratch work into clean mathematical notation for online submissions, or organizing study materials. It’s a fast way to switch between handwritten work and digital coursework.
Mathpix is available to all students and employees through its free version. It’s easy to use and does a great job reading equations and text, helping make STEM content accessible, editable, and ready to use in any learning environment.
Cost/Licenses
How to Get or Use This Tool
Create a free account on their website by selecting Try for Free at the top right.
Platforms
Tool Resources
- Convert PDFs to Microsoft Word Documents
- How to create snips (images to text content)
Pros
- It can convert equations and scientific notation in non-accessible PDFs into Word documents to be made into a more accessible version using more familiar tools like Microsoft Word.
- It can convert images of equations and scientific notation into Word documents to be further edited.
Cons
The free version has a limited number of documents you can convert/create per month.