Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install LaTeX?

Only if you want to use ChineseMathTex. For English-only formulas, Manim’s default MathTex works without additional LaTeX packages.

Which Python versions are supported?

manim_extensions supports Python 3.10 through 3.14.

Can I use the bundled plugins without installing manim_extensions?

Yes. The plugins are also available from their original repositories and are kept as Git submodules under third_party/. However, installing manim_extensions lets you import them directly from the package namespace and guarantees compatible versions.

Why does my example render as a still image instead of a video?

The .. manim:: directive renders a video by default. If you add the :save_last_frame: option, it renders only the last frame as an image. Use that option for static scenes and omit it for animations.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

Open an issue on the GitHub repository.