Free Photo Math Solver
Take a picture of any math problem — from a textbook, your notebook, the blackboard, or a past paper — and get the full solution with every step explained. Printed or handwritten, single problems or full pages.
💡 You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V or drag a file here.
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A worked photo example — definite integral from a textbook page
Below is one fully worked example plus a short primer so you can see exactly how our AI reasons through a problem.
Example Problem
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AI reads the image and extracts the LaTeX
Our OCR pipeline is tuned for math — it preserves integral signs, exponents, subscripts and fraction bars. Handwriting is accepted; photos of blurry blackboards generally work too.
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Identify the topic
This is a definite integral of a polynomial — use the power rule term-by-term, then evaluate at the limits.
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Integrate term by term
Apply the power rule: ∫ xⁿ dx = xⁿ⁺¹/(n+1). No need for +C in a definite integral.
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Evaluate at the limits
Plug in the upper limit, subtract the value at the lower limit.
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Final answer
The definite integral equals 1.
Final Answer
How the photo math solver reads any problem — OCR tuned for math
Photo math is the most convenient way to solve a problem when you don't want to retype it — textbook questions, homework pages, handwritten notes, or past-paper photos all work. The solver uses an OCR pipeline tuned specifically for math (not a general-purpose reader), which means it preserves the parts that normally break text-based scanners: integral signs, fraction bars, square roots, subscripts, superscripts, and even handwritten equations.
Under the hood, the pipeline runs three stages. First, the image is pre-processed to straighten the page, boost contrast, and remove shadows — so a slightly crooked or dim photo still reads clearly. Second, the math layout analyser segments the page into individual problems (useful when you photograph a whole question bank) and converts each one into LaTeX. Third, the LaTeX is fed to the reasoning engine, which identifies the topic and solves step by step just as if you'd typed the problem.
For the best results: hold the phone roughly parallel to the page, get the whole problem in frame with a small margin around it, and avoid heavy shadows across the equation. Handwriting works — the model is trained on student handwriting — but clear printing reads faster and more reliably. Multi-page PDFs are supported; upload the file and the solver returns one solution per question.
The output is identical to the typed-input path: every step is shown, each equation is rendered properly with KaTeX, and you can ask follow-up questions in the same thread. One free solve per day without signup; a free account gives you five daily photo solves plus history so you can revisit solutions later.
Try it — sample problems of every type
Tap any problem to solve it with full step-by-step working.
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1. Solve 2x^2 - 5x + 2 = 0
QuadraticClass 10Easy - Solve with AI →2.CalculusClass 11–12Medium
- Solve with AI →3.TrigonometryClass 10Easy
- Solve with AI →4.MatricesClass 12Medium
- Solve with AI →5.LimitsClass 11Medium
Frequently asked questions
Can the photo math solver read handwritten problems?+
Yes. The OCR is trained on student handwriting as well as printed pages. Clearer handwriting reads faster, but messy notes still work — if a line isn't picked up cleanly, the solver shows you what it read so you can fix a single character rather than retyping the whole thing.
What file formats does the photo math solver accept?+
JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC for photos. Multi-page PDFs are also supported — upload the file and the solver returns one solution per question it detects on each page.
How do I get the best accuracy from a photo?+
Hold the phone roughly parallel to the page so the image isn't skewed, make sure the whole equation is in frame with a small margin, and avoid heavy shadows across the text. Good lighting and a steady hand matter more than an expensive camera.
Does it handle full pages with multiple problems?+
Yes. If the photo contains several questions, the solver segments them automatically and returns a numbered list of solutions. Great for past-paper pages or full homework sheets.
Is my photo stored permanently?+
Your solves — including the photos — are saved in your private history when you're signed in, so you can revisit them. Guests' solves are processed in memory and not retained. No photo is ever shared publicly or used for ads.
Can I use this on my phone camera directly?+
Yes. On mobile, tap the camera icon in the solve box and take a fresh photo — no need to save the image first. On desktop, drag-and-drop or paste (Ctrl+V) a screenshot works well.
What if the solver misreads a character in my photo?+
The solver shows the LaTeX it extracted before solving. If a character is wrong, you can edit it in the input box and re-run — much faster than retyping the whole equation. Most common misreads are handwritten 1 vs l and 0 vs O, which you can correct in seconds.
Is the photo math solver free?+
Yes. Guests get 1 photo solve per day without signup. A free account gives you 5 daily photo solves plus history so you can revisit solutions. Step-by-step working is never paywalled.
Is SolveGini a free Photomath alternative I can use online?+
Yes. SolveGini works like Photomath — upload a photo of any printed or handwritten math problem and get a full step-by-step solution — but entirely in your browser with no app install required. It's free, and it also includes an AI quiz generator, flashcards, and a study planner to help you revise the topics you've photographed.
Can I use SolveGini as a free online Photomath calculator?+
Yes. SolveGini's photo math solver covers algebra, calculus, trigonometry, quadratic equations, word problems, and more — all directly in your browser. Upload a photo or a PDF page and the AI returns a full worked solution with every step shown. No subscription needed for step-by-step answers.
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