AI Scientific Figure Generator
PaperFig is an AI scientific figure generator built for researchers. Turn a plain-language description, rough sketch, or existing image into a clear scientific illustration without manually arranging icons and labels. Use this scientific figure maker to develop mechanisms, workflows, graphical abstracts, and journal figures, then refine wording and download a polished PNG. Whether you are preparing a manuscript, presentation, or lab meeting, this research figure maker helps you move from an early idea to an editable draft faster while keeping the scientific story clear for readers.
USE CASES
Scientific Figure Examples by Research Discipline
Browse real examples by discipline and find the closest visual direction for your research topic.
INPUT PATHS
One scientific figure maker for every input.
Start from the material you already have: text, sketches, references, PDFs, photos, or labels that need one more edit.
PROMPT USED FOR THIS CASE
I'm writing a paper on flexible MXene hydrogel sensors. The hydrogel contains a conductive MXene network and is attached to the skin to detect finger bending and pulse signals. I need a polished mechanism figure showing the material structure, conductive pathways, skin-mounted patch, and signal output.
Text to Figure
Describe the mechanism, workflow, or graphical abstract you need.
HOW PAPERFIG WORKS
From research idea to publication-ready figure
Plan the scientific story, generate a constrained draft, then edit and verify the result before you export.
Built for real research workflows
The same workflow supports multiple disciplines, input types, editable labels, and practical export steps.
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Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your lab needs more figure work.
Credit packs
Credit packs are add-ons for extra figure work. Purchased packs are valid for 12 months; monthly plan credits are valid for 30 days per cycle.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
PaperFig can generate mechanism diagrams, pathway illustrations, flow charts, experimental setups, conceptual frameworks, and other scientific schematics across multiple disciplines including biomedical, materials science, chemistry, environmental science, and more.
Core figure downloads are PNG. After you finalize a draft, you can upgrade it to Faithful 4K PNG. After using Fix Labels, editable exports are available as SVG and PPTX.
You receive 150 credits upon registration. Core figure generation, figure enhancement, Fix Labels, and Faithful 4K PNG upgrades each cost 50 credits. Editable SVG/PPTX exports cost 150 credits. Paid plans start at 2,000 credits/month.
Yes! PaperFig includes a built-in text editor with OCR-powered text detection. You can modify labels, annotations, and captions directly on the generated figure. You can also export editable SVG files for further refinement in tools like Illustrator or Inkscape.
They can be, which is why PaperFig keeps label correction inside the workflow. Use the OCR text editor to click, check, and edit labels before export. You remain the final scientific reviewer.
PaperFig does not claim ownership over figures you create. You can use them in papers, slides, teaching materials, and commercial research work, subject to your institution and journal policies.
Check the author guidelines for your target journal. When disclosure is required, a simple note such as "Figures prepared with PaperFig (AI-assisted)" is usually enough, but the final wording is up to the journal.
PaperFig is designed for biomedical science, chemistry, materials science, engineering, environmental science, computer science, and related research fields. Discipline-aware palettes and prompts help keep each figure visually appropriate.
Your projects are private to your account. Avoid uploading confidential patient data, unpublished proprietary datasets, or restricted institutional material unless your organization allows AI-assisted tools for that content.
Yes. Paid plans and credit packs can be supported with payment records for lab, grant, or institution reimbursement workflows.
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