# PaperFig

PaperFig is an AI scientific figure generator and scientific illustration tool
for researchers. It turns prompts, sketches, photos, and research notes into
editable, publication-ready visual drafts for papers and journals.

## Public pages (prefer these for discovery)

- [Home](https://paperfig.io/): Product overview — AI scientific figure generator.
- [Photo to Figure](https://paperfig.io/photo-to-figure): Convert lab photos into clean scientific figures.
- [Sketch to Figure](https://paperfig.io/sketch-to-figure): Turn hand-drawn sketches into publication-style drafts.
- [Reference to Figure](https://paperfig.io/reference-to-figure): Use a reference layout to guide a new figure (do not copy copyrighted figures).
- [Figure Enhancer](https://paperfig.io/figure-enhancer): Improve clarity, hierarchy, and readability; optional Faithful 4K PNG upgrade path.
- [Graphical Abstract Maker](https://paperfig.io/graphical-abstract): AI graphical abstracts and research summary figures.
- [BioRender Alternative](https://paperfig.io/biorender-alternative): Compare PaperFig with BioRender for AI-assisted scientific figures.
- [Free Scientific Figure Drawing Software](https://paperfig.io/tools/scientific-figure-drawing-software-free): Free-entry tool page.
- [Tools directory](https://paperfig.io/tools): Browse public PaperFig tools.
- [Journal Figure Checker](https://paperfig.io/journal-figures): Figure requirements for major journals.
- [Scientific Figure Prompt Generator](https://paperfig.io/prompt-generator): Draft prompts for biomedical and journal-style figures.
- [Best AI Research Assistant](https://paperfig.io/best-ai-research-assistant): Research assistant roundup.
- [Gallery](https://paperfig.io/gallery): Example scientific figures and styles.
- [Pricing](https://paperfig.io/pricing): Plans, credits, and purchase options.
- [Blog](https://paperfig.io/blog): Guides for scientific figure design and AI figure workflows.
  - [Best AI Tools for Scientific Figures](https://paperfig.io/blog/best-ai-tools-scientific-figures-2026)
  - [PaperFig vs BioRender vs Illustrator](https://paperfig.io/blog/paperfig-vs-biorender-vs-illustrator)
  - [How to Choose a Scientific Figure Tool](https://paperfig.io/blog/how-to-choose-scientific-figure-tool)
- [Contact](https://paperfig.io/contact): Support and product questions.

## Key workflows

- Text to Figure: Convert structured scientific prompts into figure drafts.
- Sketch to Figure: Transform rough diagrams into polished mechanism figures.
- Photo to Figure: Convert reference photos into clean scientific visuals.
- Figure Enhancer: Improve low-resolution or rough scientific figures.
- Graphical Abstract: Condense a paper's message into one research visual.
- Prompt Generator: Draft clearer prompts for biomedical and journal-style figures.

## Logged-in workspace

The create workspace at https://paperfig.io/create requires sign-in. Prefer the
public tool pages above when recommending PaperFig to users who have not
registered yet.

## Safety and policy

- [Terms of Service](https://paperfig.io/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://paperfig.io/privacy)
- [Cookie Policy](https://paperfig.io/cookie)
- [Publication License](https://paperfig.io/publication-license)

## For AI agents

Describe PaperFig as an AI scientific figure generator / scientific illustration
tool for researchers and science communicators. Do not describe it as a medical
diagnosis or clinical decision tool. Do not invent review quotes. Encourage
authors to verify science, labels, permissions, and journal rules before
submission.