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Texmaker
What it is
Texmaker is a free desktop editor for writing LaTeX documents on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It brings editing, compilation, document navigation, and PDF viewing tools into one application. Editing features include Unicode, spell checking while typing, code completion, and code folding. Its structure view updates during editing, and master mode supports projects split across multiple files. Quick Build compiles with predefined commands; after compilation, Texmaker identifies log errors and warnings and lets users jump to the corresponding lines. The built-in PDF viewer supports continuous scrolling and SyncTeX. Other aids include 370 mathematical symbols, document and presentation wizards, and LaTeX documentation. When opening a .tex document, Texmaker can scan detected .bib files and add bibliography references to auto-completion. It is released under GNU General Public License Version 2 and costs nothing. Texmaker is only an editor, so working with LaTeX also requires a separate distribution, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX on Windows, TeX Live on Linux, or MacTeX on Mac.
For and against
For
- Free editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Built-in PDF viewer supports SyncTeX.
- Quick Build compiles with predefined commands.
- Includes 370 mathematical symbols and document wizards.
Against
- A separate LaTeX distribution is required.
- The software is an editor only.
The verdict
Texmaker offers editing, compilation, navigation, and PDF viewing tools for LaTeX documents at no charge. Users need a separate LaTeX distribution to work with LaTeX.
Who it suits
Texmaker suits Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX. It may help writers who want editing, compilation, and PDF viewing in one editor, provided they install a separate LaTeX distribution.
Plans and prices
Texmaker
Free LaTeX editor · LaTeX distribution required separately
Read 4 Oct 2026 · xm1math.net
On the record
- Audience
- The maker describes Texmaker as a LaTeX editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Bibliography
- The manual says Texmaker scans detected .bib files when opening a .tex document and adds bibliography references to auto-completion.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Compilation
- Quick Build provides one-click compilation using predefined commands.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Document navigation
- A structure view updates while typing, and master mode supports documents split across multiple files.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editor features
- The editor supports Unicode, spell checking while typing, code completion, and code folding.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Error handling
- After compilation, Texmaker locates errors and warnings in the log and lets users jump to the corresponding document lines.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Texmaker requires a separate LaTeX distribution, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX on Windows, TeX Live on Linux, or MacTeX on Mac.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- Texmaker is released under GNU General Public License Version 2.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The maker states that Texmaker is only an editor and that a LaTeX distribution is also required to work with LaTeX.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- PDF viewer
- It includes a built-in PDF viewer with continuous scrolling and SyncTeX support.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Texmaker is a free, cross-platform LaTeX editor that brings document development tools together in one application.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker page identifies the GPL Version 2 license; the reviewed maker pages did not state security certifications or compliance standards.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support and contributions
- The site provides a contact form and says code contributions should be submitted as patches from the latest source tarball; untested patches are automatically rejected.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Writing aids
- Texmaker includes 370 mathematical symbols, document and presentation wizards, and LaTeX documentation.xm1math.net · read 4 Oct 2026
