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Supported files ​

The files you can edit, display and import in a PrismaTex project.

Files you can edit ​

TypeExtensions
LaTeX sources.tex
Bibliography.bib, .bst
Classes and styles.cls, .sty
Text and data.txt, .md, .json, .yaml, .yml, .csv, .tsv

These files open in the code editor and can be edited by several people in real time.

Files that are displayed but not edited ​

Images (.png, .jpg, .pdf…) and other binary files can be added to the project and used in your documents, for example with \includegraphics. They don't open in the code editor.

Which image format?

With pdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX, prefer PNG or JPG for photos, and PDF for vector charts and diagrams.

What you can import ​

ImportHowLimit
Files and foldersFiles tab, + button, then Upload files or Upload folder200 MB per file
A whole projectYour Projects page, Import menu, then Upload .zip project200 MB
The sources of an arXiv paperYour Projects page, Import menu, then From arXiv—
A PDF to convert to LaTeXImport a PDF button on the home page40 MB
A document templateUpload template (.zip)—

Large files are sent in pieces: if your connection is slow or drops, the upload resumes where it stopped.

See also Create or import a project and Convert a PDF to LaTeX.

PrismaTex — the online LaTeX editor with AI for scientific writing.