MiKTeX
| Version | 21(as of 3/30/2021) |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| License | Open Source |
| Category | Productivity |
Main Features
- TeXworks allows you to edit LaTeX source files
- Yap enables you to view TeX output
- MiKTeX package manager assists you in downloading LaTeX packages
Software Overview
MiKTeX is an open-source implementation of TeX/LaTeX commonly used for typesetting articles, books, and other technical publications. It is cross-platform and can also be run as a portable edition that you can bring with you on a storage device wherever you go.
MiKTeX provides tools that allow you to create technical publications using the TeX/LaTeX markup language. The bundle comes with TeXworks, which is used to edit LaTeX source files, and Yap, a TeX output viewer that optimizes the edit, compile, and view cycle. Also, MiKTeX features a package manager to assist you in downloading LaTeX plugins.
There are a variety of TeX distributions available, such as XEmTeX, proTeXt, and W32TeX. But MiKTeX has proven to be one of the best TeX distribution options, as many scientists, electrical engineers, and physicists have attested. MiKTeX is a good choice for typesetting your technical publications in Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Primary File Type
.TEXLaTeX Source Document
Supported File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .TEX | LaTeX Source Document |
| .AUX | LaTeX Auxiliary File |
| .BBL | BibTeX Generated Bibliography File |
| .BIB | BibTeX Bibliography Database |
| .BIG | Electronic Arts Game Data File |
| .CLS | LaTeX Document Class File |
| .DFU | LaTeX Font Encoding File |
| .DTX | Documented LaTeX File |
| .DVI | Device Independent Format File |
| .ETX | TeX Font Encoding File |
| .INS | LaTeX Installer Script |
| .LTX | LaTeX Document |
| .STY | LaTeX Style |
| .TFM | TeX Font Metric File |
Additional Related File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .GF | METAFONT Bitmap File |
| .LATEX | LaTeX Document |
| .MF | METAFONT File |
| .PK | Packed METAFONT File |