VerbTeX LaTeX Editor
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The free, collaborative LaTeX Editor for your Android device
- Rating
- 4.1
- 4.9K ratings
- Downloads
- 500K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 16
- 2026 · v5.4.8
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About VerbTeX LaTeX Editor
VerbTeX is a free, collaborative LaTeX Editor for your Android device. It allows you to create and manage LaTeX projects directly on your Android device and generate a PDF by using Verbosus (Online LaTeX and Octave Editor).
This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied.
Features:
* Use PdfTeX or XeTeX to generate a PDF
* Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode)
* Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode)
* 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .tex documents on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus)
* Full LaTeX distribution (TeXLive)
* Syntax highlighting
* Hotkeys (see below)
* Web-Interface (Cloud Mode)
* Collaboration (Cloud Mode)
* Autosave (Local Mode)
* Custom template for new .tex files (Local Mode)
* Copy project from Local Mode to Cloud Mode
* Copy project from Cloud Mode to Local Mode
Additional features in VerbTeX Pro:
* Code completion (commands)
* Encrypted transmission (TLS) of your content
* Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode)
* Unlimited number of documents (Local Mode)
Limitations in free VerbTeX version:
* Max. number of projects (Local Mode): 4
* Max. number of documents per project (Local Mode): 2
* Max. number of files to upload per project (Local Mode): 4
Import existing projects in Local Mode:
* Link to Dropbox or Box (Options -> Link to Dropbox / Link to Box) and let VerbTeX automatically synchronize your projects
OR
* Put all your files in the VerbTeX folder on your SD card: /sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/[project]/
Please note: At least one .tex file must exist. The name of the project is the [project] folder name.
Change the default template for new .tex files: Add a file called 'template.tex' in your local root project folder (/sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/template.tex). The next time you add a new document to a project the new .tex file will be filled with the text of your template.tex file.
Use any .ttf/.otf font:
Put your font file inside your /VerbteX/Local/name-of-project folder and reference it in your document:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\setmainfont{fontname.otf}
\begin{document}
\section{Main Heading}
Это тест
\end{document}
You can write chinese in PdfTeX using the CJKutf8 package as shown in the following example:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{CJKutf8}
\begin{document}
\begin{CJK}{UTF8}{gbsn}
这是一个测试
\end{CJK}
\end{document}
You can write chinese in XeTeX using the xeCJK package as shown in the following example:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{xeCJK}
\begin{document}
这是一个测试
\end{document}
If you experience any performance issues while using the editor please try
* to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers by choosing Menu -> Syntax Highlighting: ON and Line Numbers: ON
* to split up your project into multiple .tex files by using the \include{...} command of LaTeX
Hotkeys in editor:
ctrl+s: Save
ctrl+g: Generate PDF
ctrl+n: New document
ctrl+d: Delete document
ctrl+.: Next document
ctrl+,: Previous document
This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied.
Features:
* Use PdfTeX or XeTeX to generate a PDF
* Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode)
* Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode)
* 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .tex documents on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus)
* Full LaTeX distribution (TeXLive)
* Syntax highlighting
* Hotkeys (see below)
* Web-Interface (Cloud Mode)
* Collaboration (Cloud Mode)
* Autosave (Local Mode)
* Custom template for new .tex files (Local Mode)
* Copy project from Local Mode to Cloud Mode
* Copy project from Cloud Mode to Local Mode
Additional features in VerbTeX Pro:
* Code completion (commands)
* Encrypted transmission (TLS) of your content
* Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode)
* Unlimited number of documents (Local Mode)
Limitations in free VerbTeX version:
* Max. number of projects (Local Mode): 4
* Max. number of documents per project (Local Mode): 2
* Max. number of files to upload per project (Local Mode): 4
Import existing projects in Local Mode:
* Link to Dropbox or Box (Options -> Link to Dropbox / Link to Box) and let VerbTeX automatically synchronize your projects
OR
* Put all your files in the VerbTeX folder on your SD card: /sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/[project]/
Please note: At least one .tex file must exist. The name of the project is the [project] folder name.
Change the default template for new .tex files: Add a file called 'template.tex' in your local root project folder (/sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/template.tex). The next time you add a new document to a project the new .tex file will be filled with the text of your template.tex file.
Use any .ttf/.otf font:
Put your font file inside your /VerbteX/Local/name-of-project folder and reference it in your document:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\setmainfont{fontname.otf}
\begin{document}
\section{Main Heading}
Это тест
\end{document}
You can write chinese in PdfTeX using the CJKutf8 package as shown in the following example:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{CJKutf8}
\begin{document}
\begin{CJK}{UTF8}{gbsn}
这是一个测试
\end{CJK}
\end{document}
You can write chinese in XeTeX using the xeCJK package as shown in the following example:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{xeCJK}
\begin{document}
这是一个测试
\end{document}
If you experience any performance issues while using the editor please try
* to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers by choosing Menu -> Syntax Highlighting: ON and Line Numbers: ON
* to split up your project into multiple .tex files by using the \include{...} command of LaTeX
Hotkeys in editor:
ctrl+s: Save
ctrl+g: Generate PDF
ctrl+n: New document
ctrl+d: Delete document
ctrl+.: Next document
ctrl+,: Previous document
What’s new
Version 5.4.8 · Updated September 16, 2026
* Tabs in editor * Improve search performance
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Frequently asked questions
What is VerbTeX?
VerbTeX is a free, collaborative LaTeX Editor for Android devices that allows you to create and manage LaTeX projects and generate PDFs.
What are the features of VerbTeX?
Some features of VerbTeX include the ability to use PdfTeX or XeTeX to generate a PDF, automatic Dropbox and Box synchronization, two modes (Local Mode and Cloud Mode), a full LaTeX distribution, syntax highlighting, hotkeys, a web interface, collaboration, autosave, and custom templates.
What additional features are available in VerbTeX Pro?
VerbTeX Pro offers code completion for commands, encrypted transmission of content, and unlimited numbers of projects and documents in Local Mode.
What are the limitations of the free VerbTeX version?
The free VerbTeX version has a maximum number of 4 projects in Local Mode, a maximum number of 2 documents per project in Local Mode, and a maximum number of 4 files to upload per project in Local Mode.
How can I import existing projects in Local Mode?
You can link to Dropbox or Box in the options menu and let VerbTeX automatically synchronize your projects. Alternatively, you can put all your files in the VerbTeX folder on your SD card: /sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/[project]/.
How can I change the default template for new .tex files?
To change the default template, add a file called 'template.tex' in your local root project folder (/sdcard/VerbTeX/Local/template.tex). The next time you add a new document to a project, the new .tex file will be filled with the text of your template.tex file.
How can I use any .ttf/.otf font in VerbTeX?
To use a custom font, put your font file inside your /VerbTeX/Local/name-of-project folder and reference it in your document using the appropriate LaTeX commands.
How can I write Chinese in VerbTeX using PdfTeX?
To write Chinese in PdfTeX, you can use the CJKutf8 package and include the appropriate LaTeX commands in your document.
How can I write Chinese in VerbTeX using XeTeX?
To write Chinese in XeTeX, you can use the xeCJK package and include the appropriate LaTeX commands in your document.
What can I do if I experience performance issues in the editor?
If you experience performance issues, you can try disabling syntax highlighting and line numbers, or split up your project into multiple .tex files using the \include{...} command of LaTeX.
What are the hotkeys available in the VerbTeX editor?
The hotkeys available in the editor include ctrl+s to save, ctrl+g to generate a PDF, ctrl+n to create a new document, ctrl+d to delete a document, ctrl+. to go to the next document, and ctrl+, to go to the previous document.
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