How to Install Texmaker on Fedora Linux

Texmaker is a free, cross-platform LaTeX editor that bundles syntax highlighting, auto-completion, spell-checking, a built-in PDF viewer, and forward/inverse search. Whether you’re writing academic papers, preparing a thesis, or creating scientific documentation with complex mathematical notation, Texmaker provides the integrated environment you need. This guide shows how to install Texmaker on Fedora using Fedora’s DNF repositories or Flatpak from Flathub, verify the installation, keep it updated, and remove it cleanly when needed.

Texmaker installation methods on Fedora Linux

Before installation, choose the method that fits your workflow: the DNF RPM package for native integration or the Flatpak build for sandboxing. Both approaches work on current Fedora releases.

Method	Source	Best for	Key commands
DNF (RPM)	Fedora Repos	System-wide installs and desktop integration	sudo dnf install texmaker
Flatpak	Flathub	Sandboxing and per-user deployments	flatpak install flathub net.xm1math.Texmaker

Method 1: Install Texmaker using DNF Package Manager

Update Fedora Before Texmaker Installation

Before installation, refresh your package metadata so DNF pulls the latest Texmaker build and dependencies:

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Upgraded:
systemd-libs-255.6-2.fc43.x86_64
...

Install Texmaker via DNF Command

Next, install the RPM package from Fedora’s repositories:

sudo dnf install texmaker

Installed:
texmaker-6.0.1-3.fc43.x86_64
...

After installation, confirm Texmaker launches and reports its version:

texmaker --version

6.x.x (compiled with Qt 6.x.x)

Texmaker is a LaTeX editor, not a LaTeX distribution. To compile documents, you also need TeX Live installed. Many users install texlive-scheme-basic for essential packages or texlive-scheme-full for the complete distribution.

At this point, DNF has installed Texmaker system-wide. Alternatively, continue to the Flatpak method if you prefer sandboxed apps or per-user installs.

Method 2: Install Texmaker using Flatpak and Flathub

The Flatpak build installs Texmaker in a sandbox. While Fedora Workstation typically ships with Flathub enabled, you should verify first and then add it only if missing.

Enable Flathub For Texmaker Installation on Fedora

First, check your remotes to confirm Flathub is available and enabled:

flatpak remotes

You should see an entry similar to the following:

Name    Options
fedora  system,oci
flathub system

However, if Flathub is missing or disabled, add or re-enable it:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
flatpak remote-modify --enable flathub

Install Texmaker via Flatpak Command

Once Flathub is enabled, install the Flatpak build:

flatpak install flathub net.xm1math.Texmaker

After installation, verify the Flatpak package details:

flatpak info net.xm1math.Texmaker | grep -E "Version|Commit"

Version: 6.0.1
Commit: 4e425b0e6d1f02c8085da8c7a59c68e0a60a78c006b4c9bc508d38ee9e5f7b63

At this point, Flatpak has installed Texmaker in your sandbox environment.

Launching Texmaker Application on Fedora Linux

Once you complete the installation, launch Texmaker using the method that matches your install type.

Launch Texmaker from Terminal

For the RPM install, simply start Texmaker directly:

texmaker

Alternatively, if you installed Texmaker through Flatpak, launch it from the sandbox:

flatpak run net.xm1math.Texmaker

Launch Texmaker from Applications Menu

Alternatively, in GNOME, you can open it from the menu:

Activities > Show Applications > Texmaker

Manage Texmaker Installation

Update Texmaker

Moving forward, to keep Texmaker current, use the command that matches your installation method.

DNF Texmaker Update Method

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh texmaker

Upgraded:
texmaker-6.0.1-3.fc43.x86_64

Flatpak Texmaker Update Method

Alternatively, for Flatpak installations, run the following command:

flatpak update net.xm1math.Texmaker

Updating in system:
net.xm1math.Texmaker  flathub  6.0.1 > 6.0.1

Remove Texmaker

Eventually, if you no longer need Texmaker, you can remove it using the method that corresponds to your installation type.

DNF Remove Method For Texmaker

First, remove the RPM package:

sudo dnf remove texmaker

After removal, clean up orphaned dependencies that DNF installed only for Texmaker:

sudo dnf autoremove

Finally, verify Texmaker is no longer installed:

rpm -q texmaker

package texmaker is not installed

Flatpak Removal Method For Texmaker

Alternatively, if you installed Texmaker through Flatpak, use the following command to remove it:

Warning: The following command deletes Texmaker and its Flatpak data. Back up any custom templates or settings before proceeding.

flatpak uninstall --delete-data net.xm1math.Texmaker

Uninstalling net.xm1math.Texmaker

Troubleshooting Common Texmaker Issues

Texmaker Fails to Compile LaTeX Documents

When Texmaker reports compilation errors such as “pdflatex not found” or “LaTeX Error: File not found,” the issue is typically a missing TeX Live installation. First, verify which LaTeX packages are installed:

rpm -qa | grep texlive

If the output is empty or shows only a few packages, install the complete TeX Live distribution:

sudo dnf install texlive-scheme-full

Alternatively, for a smaller installation with only essential packages, use:

sudo dnf install texlive-scheme-basic

PDF Viewer Not Opening After Compilation

If Texmaker compiles successfully but the PDF doesn’t appear, verify that the built-in viewer is configured. Navigate to Options → Configure Texmaker → Commands and confirm the PDF viewer path shows built-in viewer. Alternatively, if you prefer an external viewer like Evince or Okular, enter the path to that application instead.

Flatpak Texmaker Cannot Access External Files

Because Flatpak applications run in a sandbox, Texmaker may not have access to files outside your home directory by default. If you need to open files from external drives or system directories, grant additional filesystem permissions:

flatpak override --user --filesystem=host net.xm1math.Texmaker

This command grants Texmaker access to all mounted filesystems. After running it, restart Texmaker for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion

You now have Texmaker installed through either DNF or Flatpak, with TeX Live providing the LaTeX compilation backend and troubleshooting steps for common configuration issues. From here, you can start writing academic papers, theses, or scientific documentation with Texmaker’s integrated editing and PDF preview workflow. Additionally, if you’re expanding your developer toolbox, consider setting up Git on Fedora for version control, Docker on Fedora for containerized development, or DNF speed optimizations for faster package management.