Our LaTeX-to-HTML conversion is based on the open-source tool LaTeXML, as is the case with arXiv.
Since not all LaTeX packages are supported by LaTeXML and many authors use custom macros or LaTeX hacks,
it may frequently happen that the direct LaTeXML output contains unacceptable display errors. In severe cases, HTML generation fails completely.
As arXiv also points out, the quality of the HTML output depends largely on best practices in LaTeX use (see arXiv: Submit LaTeX Best Practices).
We collect suggestions for authors on how to create LaTeX that is as suitable as possible for HTML generation in the following FAQ:
Based on feedback from authors, we document the most common problems there and try to gradually expand coverage.
In order to improve the resulting HTML and increase coverage, and to meet our high quality standards as well as those of our authors and readers, Dagstuhl Publishing - unlike arXiv - relies on a semi-automatic transformation process: First, we attempt to resolve incompatibilities manually (at the LaTeX level) in order to enable or improve the conversion. Subsequently, a visual check is performed to identify and correct remaining inconsistencies. This significant additional effort is very promising but also cost-intensive.
Of the over 1000 documents processed so far, 90% have been successfully converted into HTML suitable for publication. However, the significant additional costs are currently not covered by the APC, which already barely covers costs. HTML conversion is therefore currently being run as an experimental project. Only after a thorough evaluation of the project after a minimum period of one year, a decision will be made on whether to continue HTML support.
Please note that there are currently no plans to retroactively generate HTML files for documents published before 2025.
