OPML to LaTeX Converter
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Convert Markdown, Word or EPUB content to LaTeX when the destination is arXiv, a journal submission or a thesis template. If your files are still in OPML format, this page is the shortcut: OPML is the outline-exchange XML: nested <outline> elements that carry subscription lists (podcast apps, RSS readers) and mind-map exports from Workflowy, Dynalist and OmniOutliner.
iLoveConverter processes everything locally on your computer, which makes it private and fast: no upload wait, no server storage, no limits. Add as many files as you like — batch conversion is built in.
How OPML compares to LaTeX
| OPML | LaTeX | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | XML <outline> tree | Macro markup language |
| Best for | Subscriptions lists and mind maps | Papers, theses, preprints |
How to convert OPML to LaTeX
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Select your files
Select your OPML file.
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Convert instantly
The file is first converted to markdown (an interchange format that keeps headings, lists and paragraphs), then rebuilt into the target format.
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Download results
Download the LaTeX — structure preserved, heavy layout simplified.
About the OPML format
OPML (Outline Processor Markup) is XML for hierarchies: nested <outline> elements, each with text and optional attributes. It is the silent standard behind podcast and RSS subscription lists — every "export subscriptions" button produces one — and the interchange format for outliners like Workflowy, Dynalist and OmniOutliner.
An outline is already half a document: Pandoc turns OPML hierarchies into Markdown headings, Word outlines or HTML pages with the nesting preserved, and can write OPML back out so a bulleted plan becomes an importable tree in your outliner of choice.
+Strengths
- ✓Universal outline exchange between outliners
- ✓The RSS/podcast subscription standard
- ✓Trivially parseable XML
!Limitations
- −Hierarchies only — no rich text per node
- −Attribute conventions vary between apps
- −Rarely rendered directly for humans
About the LaTeX format
LaTeX is how academia writes: preprints, theses, journal submissions and most of arXiv and Springer's back-catalogue are LaTeX sources. A .tex file is plain text with markup commands — \\section{…}, $math$, \\cite{…} — that a compiler turns into perfectly typeset PDF with numbered equations, cross-references and bibliographies.
Converting into LaTeX is the boring 80% of the academic workflow: your Markdown notes, Word draft or EPUB becomes a .tex skeleton with proper sectioning and math, ready to paste into the journal's template. The output here is source, not a compiled PDF — the final typesetting happens in the journal's or arXiv's own compiler.
+Strengths
- ✓The required format for arXiv and most journals
- ✓Math, cross-references and citations as first-class citizens
- ✓Plain text — version-controllable and diff-able
!Limitations
- −Not directly viewable — needs a LaTeX compiler
- −Steep learning curve for manual editing
- −Complex layouts may need template tweaks
Why convert OPML to LaTeX?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: Hierarchies only — no rich text per node LaTeX sidesteps that — The required format for arXiv and most journals If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this OPML to LaTeX converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for OPML to LaTeX?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Will the layout of my OPML file be preserved exactly?
This converter renders your OPML content into LaTeX with pages, proportions and images kept as close to the original as the target format allows. Use the preview before downloading to confirm it looks the way you expect.
Does the conversion work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the conversion itself runs entirely inside your browser — you can even disconnect and keep converting. No file ever touches a server.