Biology
Neural synapse
Opposing membranes, vesicle-like forms and a clear visual hierarchy.
AI FIGURE ENGINE · FOR RESEARCHERS
AI scientific figure makerfor research papers.
From a research idea to a visual draft.
Refine the labels. Shape the story. Make it yours.
Currently in development · AI-generated figures require scientific review
BUILT AROUND YOUR RESEARCH
A clearer visual language for
every field of research.
From life sciences to materials research. Bring your source material,
choose a visual direction, and shape a figure around your work.
Life SciencesSTRUCTURES & SYSTEMS
NeuroscienceCONNECTIONS IN FOCUS
Materials ResearchFROM SURFACE TO STRUCTURE
Molecular BiologyDETAILS THAT CONNECT
Plant ScienceGROWTH & FORM
Biomedical EngineeringDEVICES & DESIGN
ImmunologyCELLS & INTERACTIONS
ChemistryMOLECULES & METHODS
MicrobiologyA CLOSER LOOK
Environmental ScienceSYSTEMS IN CONTEXT
Pharmaceutical ResearchA VISUAL STARTING POINT
Cell BiologyOVERVIEW & DETAIL
REAL WORKFLOW EXAMPLES
From first draft to your figure.
Actual generation and guided-edit examples from our development tests.
Recorded result / 01
Receptor signaling
A ligand–receptor concept with source-defined labels.
First generated concept, before guided editing.
Generated withNano Banana 2.1
Original draftOpen full image
Recorded conceptual examples. Review all scientific details and surrounding pixels before use.
THE CONCEPT GALLERY
Find a visual direction for your research.
Detailed structures, clean schematics and ideas across disciplines. Open an image to inspect it, or use its example prompt as a starting point.
Biology
Organelle cutaway
A dimensional cutaway with a focused structural detail.
Biology
From sketch to figure
An editorial progression from a rough sketch to a refined visual.
Style studies
One subject, two treatments
Flat and dimensional visual styles applied to the same concept.
Graphical abstracts
A visual story across scales
A leaf, a cell concept and abstract molecular-looking forms.
Graphical abstracts
A central visual message
A central cell with smaller supporting visual vignettes.
Materials & devices
Inside a material
A conceptual porous structure with a layered cutaway.
Materials & devices
Microfluidic concept
A translucent device concept with channels and a detail inset.
Graphical abstracts
A materials visual summary
A scaffold, a cutaway and surface detail in one landscape composition.
Style studies
Clean schematic
A crisp flat illustration with restrained scientific colour.
Style studies
Ink and linework
A monochrome drawing with delicate structural linework.
Biology
Overview and detail
A larger neural concept supported by smaller detail vignettes.
Original concept artwork for visual inspiration. These samples are not validated research figures or ResearchFig provider benchmark results.
DESIGNED AROUND YOUR RESEARCH
More than a first draft.
A place to make it yours.
Scientific figures and graphical abstracts, from your first idea to your final annotations.
FIGURE TYPE / 01
Scientific figures & mechanisms
Turn the structures and relationships in your research into a visual draft. Start with a description, a rough sketch, or a reference image.
Structures · mechanisms · visual conceptsFigure workspaceIllustrative demo
CONCEPT CANVAS Scientific figure
Your labelIndependent concept artwork · animation illustrates the workflow, not a live generation.
START WITH THE FIGURE YOU NEED
Six ways to start. A better brief for each.
Choose a composition, add the science you want to show, then take the brief into the studio. Each starting point asks different questions.
CONCEPT EXAMPLEScientific figure
View composition guide
Components + directed connections
Check every connection and arrow direction against your source. A layout choice cannot validate a mechanism.
Independent concept artwork · not an ResearchFig generation resultTry the form with a concept-only example.
THE WORKFLOW
Your research, brought into focus.
Start with what you know. Shape the visual. Keep the details under your control.
01 / WORKFLOW PREVIEW
A conceptual neural synapse with opposing membranes and vesicle-like forms. White background, room for labels.
Your research descriptionSketch or reference
Bring your starting pointText · PNG · JPG
Independent concept artwork · workflow demonstration, not a live generation.
THE DETAILS MATTER
A figure is more than AN IMAGE.
A visual direction that fits your idea
Explore flat, dimensional and ink references for the style you describe in your drawing brief.
Flat illustration
Dimensional illustration
Ink line artKeep your labels in your hands
Edit and move the text and arrows you add. Your scientific wording stays separate from the underlying artwork.
Your label
Text annotation Arrow annotation Raster artwork
Your figure, beyond this tab
Download an image for your manuscript, or keep working with separate annotation objects in SVG and PowerPoint.
Explore the figure studio
PNGRaster image
JPGRaster image
SVGEditable annotations
PPTXEditable annotations
Visual demonstrations use independent concept artwork. AI artwork remains raster; added text and arrows are separate objects.
TWO STARTING POINTS. ONE STUDIO.
Make the figure your paper needs.
A focused workflow for scientific illustrations and graphical abstracts.
MECHANISMS & ILLUSTRATIONS
Scientific figure maker
Visualize a mechanism, structure or scientific concept. Start from your description or a reference, then add the labels and arrows your story needs.
Explore the toolVISUAL RESEARCH SUMMARIES
Graphical abstract maker
Bring your study into a single landscape summary. Set the central message, arrange a clear visual flow and refine the supporting annotations.
Explore the toolA STUDIO FOR YOUR SCIENCE
What is ResearchFig?
ResearchFig is an AI scientific figure maker for authors who want to turn a research idea into a clear visual starting point. Bring a written description or a reference image, generate a concept, then work on the labels and arrows in the same studio.
Use it for mechanism illustrations and graphical abstracts. Your research remains the source of the scientific content, and your review is part of the process.
The workflow at a glance
Your inputs
A written description and an optional PNG or JPG reference.
Your refinements
Separate labels and arrows; region edits with a mask-capable provider.
Your output
PNG, JPG, SVG and PPTX, with honest raster and annotation layers.
RESEARCH MOVES IN FIGURES
For the work behind the paper.
Different moments in a research project. The same need for a clear visual.
The manuscript author
You know the mechanism. You need a visual way to explain it before refining the final figure with your co-authors.
A figure for the paperThe researcher building an abstract
You have a central message and a few key stages. You want the reader to see how they fit together at a glance.
A visual summary of the studyThe lab preparing a presentation
You want to annotate an illustration and keep the added text editable when the discussion moves to PowerPoint.
A starting point for the next discussionKNOW YOUR LAYERS
What stays editable?
Clear boundaries make it easier to choose the right next step.
| Part of your figure | In the studio | In SVG / PPTX |
|---|---|---|
| AI-generated illustration | Raster artwork; request a guided AI edit | Embedded bitmap |
| Text labels you add | Edit, move, lock or remove | Separate text objects |
| Arrows you add | Move and adjust endpoints | Separate annotation objects |
| Scientific correctness | Review against your sources | Your review remains essential |
BEFORE YOU EXPORT
A few things worth CHECKING.
PIXELS & PRINT SIZEStart with the size it will be used.
Pixel dimensions and final print width determine effective resolution. Check the actual exported image at its intended size, then compare it with the specific journal’s instructions.
Check figure resolution
LABELS & HIERARCHYRead it at manuscript size.
Keep the key message easy to find. Review spelling, abbreviations, line weights and arrow direction at the size your reader will see—not only on a zoomed-in canvas.
Refine in the studio
SCIENTIFIC REVIEWA concept is a draft, not evidence.
Check every structure and relationship against your research. Keep missing details unknown. An attractive illustration does not establish a mechanism or validate a result.
Read privacy & integrityROOM FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA
Your research. Your pace. Your plan.
A focused workspace for the figures behind your next paper.
Development stage · Production checkout remains restricted
Lite
$6.60/mo$9.90
20% off the first annual term
$79.20 first year, then $99/yr
For an occasional figure and a fresh visual direction.
Models in the ResearchFig workspace
FLUXSeedreamGPTNano Banana
FLUX
Seedream
GPT- 1,200 credits / monthCredits issued each subscription month
- Scientific figures & mechanisms
- Graphical abstract layouts
- PNG / JPG reference input
- Editable text & arrow annotations
- PNG, JPG, SVG & PPTX export
- Private projects & saved versions
AI artwork remains a bitmap. Added labels and arrows are separate editable objects.
Pro
$9.60/mo$19
20% off the first annual term
$115.20 first year, then $144/yr
For researchers shaping the next paper.
Models in the ResearchFig workspace
FLUXSeedreamGPTNano Banana
- 3,000 credits / monthCredits issued each subscription month
- Scientific figures & mechanisms
- Graphical abstract layouts
- PNG / JPG reference input
- Editable text & arrow annotations
- PNG, JPG, SVG & PPTX export
- Private projects & saved versions
AI artwork remains a bitmap. Added labels and arrows are separate editable objects.
Plus
$16/mo$39
20% off the first annual term
$192 first year, then $240/yr
For frequent figures and more room to explore.
Models in the ResearchFig workspace
FLUXSeedreamGPTNano Banana
- 7,000 credits / monthCredits issued each subscription month
- Scientific figures & mechanisms
- Graphical abstract layouts
- PNG / JPG reference input
- Editable text & arrow annotations
- PNG, JPG, SVG & PPTX export
- Private projects & saved versions
AI artwork remains a bitmap. Added labels and arrows are separate editable objects.
Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically. One-time packs do not. Your checkout shows the full amount before payment.
Model availability depends on provider configuration; generated content requires scientific review.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Before your first figure.
What you can do, what to review, and how the current studio works.
What kinds of scientific figures can I create?
The two starting points are scientific figures and mechanism illustrations, and landscape graphical abstracts. Describe the subject and the relationships you want to show, then refine the visual in the shared studio.
Can I start from my own sketch or reference?
Yes. Use a PNG or JPG reference together with your written description. The reference is sent to the configured image provider when you generate. Paper PDF reading is not available in the current studio.
What can I change after generation?
With a model that supports area editing, you can guide an AI edit with a painted mask and instructions, then compare and accept or discard the result. A mask guides the model; it does not guarantee that nearby pixels stay unchanged.
Is the exported artwork fully vector?
The generated illustration is a bitmap. SVG and PPTX exports embed that bitmap and keep your added labels and arrows as separate objects. ResearchFig does not automatically turn an AI illustration into fully editable vector artwork.
Can I trust an AI-generated mechanism?
Treat the figure as a draft, not as evidence. Review every label, structure and relationship against your own sources. Do not use generated artwork to invent results, microscopy, citations or missing scientific details.
Can I save a private project?
Sign in and link your work to a project to save the image, annotations and versions privately. Without a linked project, the generated image remains in your browser. Prompts and references are sent to the configured provider when you generate; see the privacy page for current retention and handling details.
Can I use ResearchFig and buy credits today?
ResearchFig is still in development. Production generation and checkout are restricted while provider quality, costs and payment operations are validated. The pricing page shows the configuration available to your account.
FROM THE IDEA TO THE FIGURE
Your next paper.
A clearer picture.
Bring the science. Find the visual direction.
Start in the figure studio Currently in development · Scientific review required