PaperFig is a research figure maker that runs on AI. It is a focused tool rather than a general-purpose editor, and its clearest use is for lab heads keeping figures consistent across a group’s papers. One thing that stands out is that it handles mechanism diagrams, workflow figures and graphical abstracts. Examples span biomedical, materials, energy, environmental, bioengineering, CS/AI and geoscience research. The free plan gives a watermarked PNG, and subscribers get TIFF/PDF export plus a 4K upscale for final submission images. Wording changes are handled by the OCR label editor rather than by redrawing. You can try it on the free plan: 150 signup credits and 1 free figure a day for your first week, no card required. The workflow is three steps: upload or paste your material, add a one-line brief about what the figure should show, then review the draft and fix any labels. Manuscripts, grant proposals, posters and lab meetings are where it tends to get used. One caution: the output is a draft, so review labels and content before submission.
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