matlab2tikz ☆

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Description:
Convert MATLAB(R) figures into TikZ/Pgfplots figures

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: matlab latex tikz visualization scientific-computing

Install: brew install matlab2tikz

About:
Matlab2tikz is a standalone tool that converts MATLAB figures into native TikZ/Pgfplots code for LaTeX. It allows for seamless integration of MATLAB plots into LaTeX documents, enabling high-quality vector graphics that are easily editable and consistent with the document's typography. This facilitates creating publication-ready figures with full control over styling directly within LaTeX.

Key Features:

Generates clean, editable TikZ/Pgfplots code
Supports a wide range of MATLAB plot types (2D, 3D, bar charts, etc.)
Highly customizable output to match LaTeX document styles
Command-line interface for batch processing

Use Cases:

Integrating MATLAB simulation results into academic papers or theses
Creating reproducible figures for technical documentation
Maintaining consistent visual style across LaTeX documents and MATLAB plots

Alternatives:

Matplotlib (Python) – Python library with native PGF/TikZ backend, requires rewriting MATLAB code in Python
Matfig2pgf – Older MATLAB-to-PGF converter with less active development and fewer features

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