MATLAB to Python Converter
Migrate MATLAB scientific computing code to Python's open-source ecosystem with AI-powered conversion. Transforms MATLAB matrices to NumPy arrays with 0-based indexing, converts element-wise operators (.*, ./) to NumPy broadcasting, and maps plotting functions (plot, scatter, surf) to Matplotlib equivalents. Handles linear algebra operations to scipy.linalg, signal processing to scipy.signal, and MATLAB toolboxes to Python scientific libraries—eliminating expensive licenses while maintaining computational accuracy.
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How It Works
- Step 1: Paste your MATLAB source code including matrix operations, vectorized computations, plotting commands, and toolbox function calls.
- Step 2: The AI analyzes MATLAB patterns identifying 1-based indexing for conversion, element-wise operators for NumPy equivalents, and plot functions for Matplotlib.
- Step 3: Advanced transformation generates Python code with NumPy arrays, adjusted indices, scipy function mappings, and matplotlib.pyplot visualization commands.
- Step 4: Download production-ready Python code compatible with Jupyter notebooks, scientific computing pipelines, and data analysis workflows using open-source libraries.
MATLAB vs Python: Scientific Computing Comparison
| Feature | MATLAB | Python |
|---|---|---|
| Arrays | Native matrix type | NumPy arrays |
| Indexing | 1-based, parentheses | 0-based, brackets |
| Operations | .* for element-wise | * for element-wise |
| Plotting | Built-in plot functions | Matplotlib pyplot |
| Linear Algebra | Built-in matrix ops | NumPy linalg module |
Code Conversion Examples
Example 1: Matrix Operations and Indexing
% MATLAB matrix operations (1-based indexing)
A = [1 2 3; 4 5 6; 7 8 9];
B = [2 0 1; 1 3 2; 0 1 4];
% Element-wise operations
C = A .* B; % Element-wise multiplication
D = A ./ B; % Element-wise division
% Matrix multiplication
E = A * B;
% Indexing (1-based)
first_element = A(1, 1);
last_row = A(3, :);
column_sum = sum(A(:, 2));
% Vectorized operations
squared = A.^2;
result = sqrt(sum(squared, 2)); % Row-wise sum then sqrt
disp('First element:');
disp(first_element); import numpy as np
# Python matrix operations (0-based indexing)
A = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9]])
B = np.array([[2, 0, 1], [1, 3, 2], [0, 1, 4]])
# Element-wise operations (no dot needed)
C = A * B # Element-wise multiplication
D = A / B # Element-wise division
# Matrix multiplication (use @ operator)
E = A @ B
# Indexing (0-based)
first_element = A[0, 0]
last_row = A[2, :]
column_sum = np.sum(A[:, 1])
# Vectorized operations
squared = A ** 2
result = np.sqrt(np.sum(squared, axis=1)) # Row-wise sum then sqrt
print('First element:')
print(first_element) Key Changes:
MATLAB's 1-based indexing (starting at 1) converts to Python's 0-based indexing (starting at 0). Element-wise operators (.*, ./) become standard operators in NumPy (*, /) due to NumPy's default element-wise behavior. Matrix multiplication changes from * to @ operator for clarity. MATLAB's parentheses for indexing A(1,1) become brackets A[0,0]. The sum function with dimension argument converts to np.sum with axis parameter. Power operator .^ becomes **. Display functions (disp) convert to print statements.
Example 2: Plotting and Visualization
% MATLAB plotting
x = linspace(0, 2*pi, 100);
y1 = sin(x);
y2 = cos(x);
% Create figure with subplots
figure;
% First subplot
subplot(2, 1, 1);
plot(x, y1, 'b-', 'LineWidth', 2);
title('Sine Wave');
xlabel('x');
ylabel('sin(x)');
grid on;
% Second subplot
subplot(2, 1, 2);
plot(x, y2, 'r--', 'LineWidth', 2);
title('Cosine Wave');
xlabel('x');
ylabel('cos(x)');
grid on;
legend('cos(x)');
% Save figure
saveas(gcf, 'waves.png'); import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# Python plotting with Matplotlib
x = np.linspace(0, 2*np.pi, 100)
y1 = np.sin(x)
y2 = np.cos(x)
# Create figure with subplots
fig, (ax1, ax2) = plt.subplots(2, 1, figsize=(10, 8))
# First subplot
ax1.plot(x, y1, 'b-', linewidth=2)
ax1.set_title('Sine Wave')
ax1.set_xlabel('x')
ax1.set_ylabel('sin(x)')
ax1.grid(True)
# Second subplot
ax2.plot(x, y2, 'r--', linewidth=2)
ax2.set_title('Cosine Wave')
ax2.set_xlabel('x')
ax2.set_ylabel('cos(x)')
ax2.grid(True)
ax2.legend(['cos(x)'])
# Adjust layout and save
plt.tight_layout()
plt.savefig('waves.png', dpi=300)
plt.show() Key Changes:
MATLAB's linspace and trigonometric functions map directly to NumPy equivalents. The figure/subplot system converts to matplotlib.pyplot's subplots() returning figure and axes objects. Plot styling syntax changes from MATLAB's name-value pairs ('LineWidth', 2) to Python keyword arguments (linewidth=2). Title, xlabel, ylabel become method calls on axes objects (ax.set_title). Grid on/off converts to grid(True/False). The saveas function becomes savefig with additional DPI control. Python's object-oriented interface provides more control than MATLAB's state-based plotting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are MATLAB matrices converted to Python?
MATLAB matrices become NumPy arrays. All matrix operations translate to NumPy equivalents - element-wise operations, matrix multiplication (@), slicing, and broadcasting work similarly in NumPy.
What happens to MATLAB plots?
MATLAB plotting functions (plot, scatter, surf) convert to Matplotlib equivalents. Figure/subplot structure, axis labels, titles, and legends all map directly to Matplotlib pyplot functions.
Can it convert Simulink models?
The converter handles MATLAB code but not visual Simulink models. For Simulink, export generated code or manually recreate logic using Python scientific libraries like SciPy and control system packages.