Local OCR – Convert hand-written math formulas to LaTeX on-device

Summary: Local OCR performs offline text recognition to convert hand-written math formulas into LaTeX without uploading data. It uses a port of GOT-OCR 2.0 via llama.cpp on Android devices, enabling privacy-first, on-device processing.

What it does

It recognizes hand-written math formulas and converts them to LaTeX entirely offline by running OCR models locally on Android devices using NDK/JNI.

Who it's for

Users needing privacy-focused, offline LaTeX conversion of math notes, especially those using mobile devices like the Pixel 7.

Why it matters

It eliminates privacy risks and internet dependency by providing desktop-level OCR accuracy on mobile without cloud processing.