Bioreactor setup
Translate a photographed reactor and tubing layout into a cleaner process diagram.
Photo to Scientific Figure
Turn a lab photo into a scientific figure
Upload a photo of an experiment, device, sample, or setup. PaperFig helps you turn the visible structure into a clearer scientific figure draft before you refine it for your paper or presentation.
Upload a lab or experiment photo
Use a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP image. A short description helps PaperFig understand the scientific story behind the photo.
The file is saved locally in this browser and passed to the workspace through a temporary draft. Sign in is required before generation.
Examples of photo-to-figure workflows
These examples show the kinds of scientific stories a photo can help you explain. Always check the draft against your real setup and data.
Membrane reactor
Clarify the device structure, materials, and reaction flow from an experimental image.
Wearable sensor
Explain the layers, sensing region, and signal path in a wearable research device.
Insulin delivery system
Turn a complex prototype into a readable system-level figure with labeled components.
Surgical robot concept
Organize the instrument, tissue interface, and control flow for a technical explanation.
Research equipment overview
Create a discussion draft that helps a team agree on what the photograph should communicate.
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Upload the source photo
Choose a clear image that shows the device, sample, setup, or physical relationship you want to explain.
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Add the scientific story
Mention the mechanism, components, direction of flow, or intended audience so the draft follows your research context.
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Review in the workspace
Continue to /create, confirm the uploaded source, and refine the generated draft before using it in a paper or presentation.
How to get a better photo-to-figure draft
Use one main subject, avoid heavy glare, and describe what the viewer should learn from the image. If the photo contains several experiments, explain which parts belong in the final figure and what order readers should follow.
Keep the scientific record in control
PaperFig can organize visible structures and your description, but it cannot verify measurements, infer missing experimental evidence, or replace a researcher’s interpretation. Check labels, direction arrows, scale, and claims against the original work.
Photo-to-scientific-figure FAQ
What photos work best for this tool?
Clear photos of lab setups, devices, samples, prototypes, and experimental components work best. A short prompt explaining the mechanism makes the result more useful.
Can PaperFig read every detail in a lab photo?
No. The draft is a visual starting point. Verify small labels, measurements, hidden structures, and any scientific claim against your original records.
Do I need an account before uploading a photo?
You can prepare the source on this public page. PaperFig saves it as a temporary browser draft and asks you to sign in before generation continues in the workspace.
Can I use the result directly in a paper?
Treat the first result as a draft. Review scientific accuracy, labels, permissions, and journal requirements before using or exporting it for publication.