Tool

Overleaf

Speed up the process of writing, editing and producing research papers, and collaborating with others.

Overleaf allows for real-time collaboration with co-authors and provides a variety of templates for drafting papers, journal articles, and more. 

An online LaTeX edit, Overleaf provides templates for many journals and makes it easier to write collaboratively. You can store your research in the cloud with a team of researchers and make updates easily. Overleaf can also be linked to other services such as Mendeley, Git and Plot.ly to best fit into your workflow.

Get Overleaf

Free Overleaf Pro+ accounts are available for all Harvard University students, faculty and staff. You'll need to verify a Harvard University email address in order to receive your free 20GB Pro+ account.

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Need help?

We can provide training and assistance with Overleaf, including its ShareLaTeX capabilities. Send requests via Ask a Librarian and we'll connect you with a specialist.

A screenshot of the Overleaf program.

UPDATE (8/27/26): Harvard users now have continual access to Overleaf Professional through Harvard Library. There is no end date for this service. If you have questions, please contact Ask a Librarian.