# HTML papers on arXiv -- why it is important, and how we made it happen

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.08954 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2402.08954/

## Key facts

- Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 14 Feb 2024.

## Built on by (most cited first, 4 of 4)

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- [Scaling Accessible Mathematics on arXiv: HTML Conversion and MathML 4](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.16562/) (2026)
- [ScholarCatalyst: A Benchmark for Retrieving Papers That Inspire New Research](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2610.02202/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In October 2023, arXiv made HTML formatted papers available to readers. This was the exciting outcome of over a year of accessibility research and development with the scientific community. Currently, only 2.4% of research outputs meet accessibility guidelines. Informed by scientists who rely on assistive technology, our analysis demonstrates that offering HTML is the most impactful step arXiv can take. Scientists need HTML now, and emphasize to not let perfect be the enemy of good enough. In this paper we share with you how arXiv is achieving HTML conversions from LaTeX now, and our plans for future improvements.