AI Scientific Figure Generator for Researchers | LabFig

What

LabFig is an AI‑driven scientific figure generator aimed at researchers and graduate students who need journal‑ready illustrations without design expertise. It accepts text descriptions, hand‑drawn sketches, reference images, PDFs, or lab photos and produces editable, vector‑based figures that can be exported in SVG, PDF, or high‑resolution PNG formats.

Features

• Multi‑modal input – Supports six generation modes (text, sketch, reference image, PDF, photo, and figure enhancer) so users can start from any source material.
• Editable vector canvas – After generation, every label, arrow, shape, and color remains fully editable on a vector canvas, eliminating the need for external design software.
• Journal‑grade style presets – One‑click styles (Scientific, Line, 3D, Editorial, Sketch, Watercolor) match the visual standards of top journals such as Nature and Cell.
• Export flexibility – Figures can be saved as SVG, PDF for vector editing or as 300 dpi PNG for raster use, meeting typical manuscript requirements.
• Figure Enhancer – Upscales and cleans up existing figures, improving line weight and color consistency for reuse in revisions or reviews.

Helpful Tips

• Match subscription credits to expected figure volume; higher‑tier plans provide more generation credits and priority processing.
• Use the vector canvas to adjust labels and arrows directly rather than exporting to Illustrator or Figma, which saves time and preserves editability.
• Before submission, verify that the exported resolution, typography, and color palette comply with the specific journal’s author guidelines.
• Review LabFig’s privacy policy for handling of unpublished data; delete assets after use if confidentiality is a concern.