Typst: A Modern Alternative to LaTeX for Typesetting

Typst is a modern typesetting language designed as a more intuitive alternative to LaTeX. It compiles to high-quality PDFs and runs entirely in the browser via WebAssembly.

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Typst vs LaTeX

Feature	Typst	LaTeX
Syntax	Clean, modern	Verbose, many \begin{}
Compile speed	Instant (Rust)	Slow (TeX)
Built-in math	$x^2$	\(x^2\) or $$x^2$$
Error messages	Clear, line-numbered	Cryptic
Package system	Built-in	CTAN, MiKTeX
Learning curve	Gentle	Steep

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Basic Typst Syntax

Headings

= Level 1 Heading
== Level 2 Heading
=== Level 3 Heading

Formatting

*bold*
_italic_
`code`
~~strike-through~~

Lists

- Bullet item
- Another item

+ Ordered item
+ Another

Math

Inline: $x^2 + y^2 = z^2$
Display: $ sum_(i=1)^n i = (n(n+1))/2 $

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Why Use Typst?

• No setup — runs in the browser, no installation needed
• Version control friendly — plain text, easy to diff
• Modern features — colors, layouts, opacity, gradients
• Scripting — built-in programming constructs (#let, #if, #for)
• Bibliographies — native .bib support with CSL styles

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Ready to try it? Use our free Typst compiler to write and compile Typst documents in your browser. All processing happens locally via WebAssembly.