Documentation

A simple guide to installing Compfiled and using its main features.

What Compfiled is

Compfiled helps you turn documents and images into editable LaTeX, compile projects, work with PDF and Word files, and keep related work together.

Installation

Compfiled is installed through the Microsoft Store. The Store handles installation and updates.

The app includes what it needs for normal use. You do not need Python or a separate LaTeX installation.

First steps

1. Open Projects and create a blank project or choose a template.
2. Write LaTeX, or open a result from one of the conversion tools.
3. Select Compile. The finished PDF appears beside the source.
4. Review the result, make changes, then download or save it.

Converters

Open a tool from the sidebar, drop in a file, and review the result before saving it or opening it in another part of Compfiled.

• Convert PDF, Word files and images into editable LaTeX.
• Turn spreadsheets and pasted tables into LaTeX tables.
• Convert between PDF and Word.
• Import arXiv source, extract images, create tables and matrices, or export LaTeX as Markdown.

LaTeX editor

The editor keeps source files and the PDF preview in one place.

• Autocomplete, autosave, spell check and optional automatic compile.
• Errors, search and document outline in the side panel.
• Double-click supported PDF text to move to the related source.
• Open the PDF in a separate window when you need more writing space.
• Download the PDF or export supported results from the Compile menu.

Workspace

Workspace keeps conversations and attached files together. Use your preferred AI provider or a local model, and review selected text or pages before sending a request.

Projects and files

• Projects keep source files, images and generated documents together.
• Vaults keep Workspace conversations and attachments.
• Clips keep recent results that you may want to reuse.

Projects include version history, templates and recovery from Trash.

PDF tools

Merge, split, rotate or extract pages. The PDF Editor can add notes, text, images and watermarks, hide sensitive content, protect a file, compress it, or save a new copy without changing the original.

Compiler

Keep the automatic setting for most documents. If a document needs extra compatibility, open Settings, Projects, LaTeX compiler to install or detect another compiler. A first compile may need internet to download missing LaTeX files.

AI

You can connect a supported AI provider with your own API key, or use a local model. Available models appear automatically. Windows stores saved keys securely; see Privacy for details.

Backups

Settings, Workspace, Backup creates a backup of data managed by Compfiled. The app also keeps a weekly backup and creates a safety copy before restoring one.

Projects opened directly from another folder stay there and are not included. Back up those folders separately.

Privacy

Normal editing and file tools run on your computer. Internet is used only by features that need an online service, such as cloud AI, online imports or missing compiler files. Read the Privacy Policy for the full list.

Common questions

Do I need an internet connection?

Not for normal editing or local file tools. Internet is needed for online AI, online imports and some first-time compiler downloads.

Do I need an API key?

Only when you choose an online AI provider. Local models and features without AI need no key.

Do I need to install anything else?

No for normal use. If a document needs extra LaTeX compatibility, the compiler settings will guide you.

Is Compfiled free?

Yes. There is no Compfiled account, subscription or advertising. An online AI provider may charge separately for its own service.