SciFig AI

AI Graphical Abstract Maker

Make publication-ready graphical abstracts in seconds

SciFig is a free AI graphical abstract maker and scientific figure generator — turn text or a sketch into journal-ready graphical abstracts, mechanism schematics and covers.

Free to tryPowered by GPT Image 2Text & image to image
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Free preview generates at 1K. Sign in for 2K/4K and saved history.

4K
Max export resolution
2
Generation modes
~30s
Per figure
6+
Discipline styles

From idea to graphical abstract in three steps

No design software, no steep learning curve.

Describe1
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Describe

Write a prompt — or upload a rough sketch — describing the figure you need.

Generate2
02

Generate

GPT Image 2 renders a clean, labeled graphical abstract or figure in seconds.

Refine & export3
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Refine & export

Adjust, regenerate, and export at up to 4K — ready for submission.

One toolkit for every research figure

From graphical abstracts to mechanism schematics — built for publication.

Graphical Abstract

Graphical Abstract

Summarize your paper in one clean, journal-ready graphical abstract.

Mechanism Schematic

Mechanism Schematic

Pathways, signaling cascades and processes with clear labels.

Journal Cover

Journal Cover

Eye-catching cover art that gets your work noticed.

Molecular & Cell Art

Molecular & Cell Art

Detailed molecules, cells and structures in a consistent style.

Experiment Flowchart

Experiment Flowchart

Turn protocols into clean step-by-step diagrams.

Data Visualization

Data Visualization

Polished figure panels that make your data shine.

Start from your discipline

Pick a field-tuned style and generate in one click.

Biomedical
Biomedical
Materials & Chemistry
Materials & Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Computer Science & AI
Computer Science & AI
Earth & Environment
Earth & Environment

Built for publication, not just pictures

Every feature is tuned for the realities of academic figures.

Publication-grade resolution

Export up to 4K so figures stay crisp at journal DPI.

1K2K4K

Discipline-aware styles

Field-tuned presets for biomedical, materials, physics and more.

Biomedical
Biomedical
Materials & Chemistry
Materials & Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Computer Science & AI
Computer Science & AI
Earth & Environment
Earth & Environment

Clean, accurate labels

Readable callouts and annotations — no garbled text.

1ReceptorPathwayResponse

Seconds, not hours

Go from idea to a finished figure in well under a minute.

~30sPer figure

Your work stays yours

Private by default; you own every figure you generate.

Saved history & gallery

Text & image to image

Generate from a prompt, or refine a rough sketch into a clean graphical abstract.

Text to ImageImage to Image
Sketch to figure

More than a graphical abstract generator

Powerful tools that go beyond a single prompt.

Sketch to figure
Sketch to figure

Loved by researchers

From grad students to PIs and journal editors.

I made a graphical abstract for my Cell submission in ten minutes. It used to take me a whole day in Illustrator.
LHDr. Lena HoffmannDr. Lena HoffmannPostdoc, Molecular Biology
The mechanism schematics are clean and the labels are actually readable. My PI approved it on the first try.
AMArjun MehtaArjun MehtaPhD Candidate, Chemistry
We use it across the whole lab to keep every figure in a consistent style. Huge time saver before deadlines.
SAProf. Sofia AlmeidaProf. Sofia AlmeidaPrincipal Investigator, Neuroscience
I made a graphical abstract for my Cell submission in ten minutes. It used to take me a whole day in Illustrator.
LHDr. Lena HoffmannDr. Lena HoffmannPostdoc, Molecular Biology
The mechanism schematics are clean and the labels are actually readable. My PI approved it on the first try.
AMArjun MehtaArjun MehtaPhD Candidate, Chemistry
We use it across the whole lab to keep every figure in a consistent style. Huge time saver before deadlines.
SAProf. Sofia AlmeidaProf. Sofia AlmeidaPrincipal Investigator, Neuroscience
The 4K export is sharp enough for our journal's cover. The editors were impressed.
DCDaniel ChoDaniel ChoMaterials Scientist
Image-to-image turned my whiteboard sketch into a figure I could actually submit. Incredible.
YTYuki TanakaYuki TanakaResearch Engineer
Finally a tool that understands scientific figures instead of generic AI art.
GODr. Grace OkoroDr. Grace OkoroBioinformatics Lead
The 4K export is sharp enough for our journal's cover. The editors were impressed.
DCDaniel ChoDaniel ChoMaterials Scientist
Image-to-image turned my whiteboard sketch into a figure I could actually submit. Incredible.
YTYuki TanakaYuki TanakaResearch Engineer
Finally a tool that understands scientific figures instead of generic AI art.
GODr. Grace OkoroDr. Grace OkoroBioinformatics Lead

Simple, research-friendly pricing

Pick the plan that fits — subscribe for 4K exports, saved history and commercial-use rights, or buy one-time credits. Switch to yearly and save up to 40%.

No hidden fees · Cancel anytime · Unused credits roll over

Starter

For individuals

$12.9/mo
  • 2,000 credits / month
  • 2K high-resolution export
  • Text-to-image & image-to-image
  • All discipline style packs
  • Saved history & private gallery
  • Priority generation queue
  • Commercial-use license
  • Email support
Popular

Pro

For active researchers

$29.9/mo
  • 8,000 credits / month
  • 2K & 4K high-resolution export
  • Text-to-image & image-to-image
  • All discipline style packs
  • Saved history & private gallery
  • Priority generation queue
  • Commercial-use license
  • Batch & bulk generation
  • Team workspace — up to 5 seats
  • API access & usage analytics
  • Email support
Best value

Lab

For research groups

$49.9/mo
  • 20,000 credits / month
  • 2K & 4K high-resolution export
  • Text-to-image & image-to-image
  • All discipline style packs
  • Saved history & private gallery
  • Priority generation queue
  • Commercial-use license
  • Batch & bulk generation
  • Team workspace — up to 5 seats
  • API access & usage analytics
  • Priority support

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first figure.

Your next graphical abstract is one prompt away

Create a publication-ready graphical abstract in seconds — free to try, no sign-up needed.