Converting Typst to LaTeX

I’ve been using Typst a lot recently as it is much more comfortable to edit slides and documentation for civil engineering courses. Then I realized that academia wants LaTeX. Or Word. Luckily there are a lot of way to convert Typst documents to LaTeX

Typst to LaTeX conversion is primarily handled by dedicated converters that translate markup, math, tables, and structure, as many academic journals still require LaTeX submissions.

Key Conversion Tools

• Tylax: A high-performance, bi-directional converter written in Rust that supports CLI, web interfaces, and Rust libraries. It uses AST-based parsing to preserve document structure and handles TikZ graphics (converting to CeTZ) and complex macros.
• Underleaf: A free, in-browser converter that translates Typst to LaTeX as you type. It runs locally via WebAssembly (no data upload) and is optimized for journal submissions (IEEE, ACM, Nature).
• TypeTeX: An online tool focused on producing submission-ready LaTeX code tailored for specific journal templates and classes.
• Pandoc: Supports experimental conversion from Typst to LaTeX (pandoc --from typst --to latex), though it may not preserve all custom commands or complex formatting perfectly.
• MiTeX: A Typst package that allows writing LaTeX code directly within Typst documents, processing it into an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) for rendering.

Conversion Limitations

• Math: Most tools accurately convert standard equations, integrals, and matrices, but complex custom macros may require manual adjustment.
• Structure: Headings, lists, and citations generally convert reliably, but project-specific definitions or dynamic Typst logic (like #let or #for) often need manual translation.
• Graphics: Vector graphics and plots may require specific converters (e.g., Tylax for TikZ) as native Typst graphics do not have a direct LaTeX equivalent.