Yes. ThesisForge is completely free, forever. No subscription, no credits, no sign-up required.

Do I need to know LaTeX to use ThesisForge?

No LaTeX knowledge is required. The 6-step wizard handles all LaTeX syntax. You fill in plain text and ThesisForge generates correct, compilable LaTeX code.

Does ThesisForge work with Overleaf?

Yes. ThesisForge exports a ZIP containing main.tex and references.bib that can be uploaded directly to Overleaf and compiled.

Does ThesisForge store my thesis data?

No. All data is stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB. Nothing is sent to any server. Your thesis never leaves your device.

What thesis templates does ThesisForge support?

ThesisForge includes 5 templates: Bachelor's Thesis, Master's Thesis, PhD Dissertation, Research Report, and Conference Paper. Each is pre-configured with appropriate chapter structures, citation styles, and formatting defaults.

Can I use ThesisForge offline?

Yes. ThesisForge is 100% client-side. Once loaded in your browser, it works without an internet connection.

What citation styles does ThesisForge support?

ThesisForge supports IEEE, APA, Vancouver, Chicago, and Harvard citation styles. Select your preferred style in Step 5 of the wizard.

Can I resume my thesis after closing the browser?

Yes. ThesisForge auto-saves your progress to your browser's local storage. Open ThesisForge again and your draft will be exactly where you left it.

Terms of Service

Last updated: May 28, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ThesisForge ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. Description of Service

ThesisForge is a free, browser-based LaTeX thesis generator. The Service allows users to create, edit, and export academic thesis documents in LaTeX format through a guided wizard interface. No account creation or registration is required. All processing occurs entirely on the client side within your web browser.

3. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of all content you create using ThesisForge, including but not limited to thesis text, research data, bibliographic references, and any other original material you input into the Service.

ThesisForge does not claim any ownership, license, or rights over the content you generate. The LaTeX templates, user interface, and underlying software code remain the intellectual property of ThesisForge and its contributors.

4. Data & Privacy

All thesis data is stored exclusively in your browser's IndexedDB local storage. Nothing is transmitted to any external server. Your thesis content, personal information, and browsing activity are never collected, transmitted, or stored by our servers.

For complete details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use ThesisForge for any of the following:

Generating, facilitating, or submitting plagiarized academic work or content that violates academic integrity policies.
Using the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
Introducing malicious code, viruses, or harmful content through the Service.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of ThesisForge complies with your institution's academic integrity policies. For more details, see our Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

ThesisForge is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The generated LaTeX code will compile without errors in all LaTeX distributions or environments.
The Service will be available at all times without interruption.
The templates and formatting will meet the specific requirements of your institution.
The Service will be free from bugs or errors.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ThesisForge, its contributors, or its developers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, including but not limited to:

Failure to meet academic submission deadlines.
LaTeX compilation errors or formatting issues in generated documents.
Loss of thesis data resulting from clearing your browser storage, cache, or cookies.
Any academic or professional consequences arising from the use of the Service.

8. Open Source

The ThesisForge source code is released under the MIT License. You are free to view, modify, and self-host the software under the terms of this license. The full source code is available on GitHub.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of ThesisForge after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.

11. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of May 28, 2026.