Python Linux - Convert latex file to pdf file

Question

I am using python 3.5.2 and ubuntu linux 16.04.

I am trying to convert latex files to pdf - extension .tex/.latex.

I have tried using linux builtin soffice command and it didn't wenT well. Also looked at [PyLaTex][1] library and it seems that it convert pdf to latex but not latex to pdf.

How can i convert a LaTex file to a PDF file?

Use e.g. the pdflatex command from the command line. Better yet, use a latex editor such as texstudio. This is unrelated to python. — JPi, Aug 02 '17 at 09:43
Not your question, but the following may not be off-topic What are good learning resources for a LaTeX beginner? — marsupilam, Aug 02 '17 at 10:01
PyLaTeX doesn't convert pdf to LaTeX, and strictly speaking it doesn't convert LaTeX to PDF either. It is, as I understand it, a package for generating LaTeX code in a Python interface. While it does have a generate_pdf() method, that just calls e.g. pdflatex, so having a LaTeX distribution like TeX Live installed is a prerequisite. — Torbjørn T., Aug 02 '17 at 10:07
If you want to automate this process using Python, take a look at the subprocess module. — David R, Aug 02 '17 at 10:25

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 02 '17 at 10:01

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Thanks to @JPi using pdflatex worked.

Usage:

Installation -

sudo apt install texlive-latex-base

At the cmd -

pdflatex sample.tex

answered Aug 02 '17 at 10:01

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