LitFigure
AI SCIENTIFIC FIGURE GENERATOR

Paper Figure Generator

Turn an abstract, methods description or research finding into an editable scientific figure draft. Review labels, arrows and scientific relationships before using it in a paper, review or presentation.

Describe the subjects, relationships, labels and layout. Your prompt is saved in this browser tab and can be restored within 24 hours.

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From PBMCs to CAR-T cells

From PBMCs to CAR-T cells

Four connected stages: isolation, activation, transduction and expansion.

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FROM RESEARCH STORY TO FIGURE DRAFT

What is a paper figure generator?

A paper figure generator turns an abstract, methods description or key finding into a scientific figure draft. LitFigure is built for biomedical diagrams: it creates a complete composition first, then lets you revise the result instead of assembling a blank canvas element by element.

  1. 01

    Describe the science

    Name the subjects, relationships, labels and reading order. A precise research brief is more useful than a style-only prompt.

  2. 02

    Generate a complete draft

    Start with a mechanism diagram, graphical abstract or experimental workflow based on the story you provide.

  3. 03

    Review, revise and export

    Correct labels and relationships, compare versions, then download the format supported by that document type.

SUPPORTED STARTING POINTS

Figures for the stories researchers need to explain

Use an example as a starting brief, then replace it with your own entities, relationships and constraints.

Lipid nanoparticle delivery of mRNA
01 · Graphical abstract · AI concept example

Lipid nanoparticle delivery of mRNA

From encapsulation and cellular uptake to endosomal escape and protein expression. An AI-generated concept example, not experimental results.

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PD-1 / PD-L1 checkpoint
02 · Mechanism diagram

PD-1 / PD-L1 checkpoint

Connect cells, receptors and inhibitory signaling in one figure.

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From PBMCs to CAR-T cells
03 · Experimental workflow

From PBMCs to CAR-T cells

Four connected stages: isolation, activation, transduction and expansion.

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WHERE IT FITS

One draft, reviewed for its real destination

01

Research papers

Draft a mechanism or methods figure, then verify it against the evidence and the target journal’s current instructions.

02

Reviews and grants

Turn a multi-step concept into a readable overview before refining the scientific hierarchy with collaborators.

03

Talks and defenses

Adapt a research story for slides, posters or a thesis defense without redrawing the composition from scratch.

HUMAN REVIEW REMAINS ESSENTIAL

AI drafts the visual. You verify the science.

Generated figures are working drafts, not scientific approval. Before publication, check every label, direction, causal relationship and final exported file.

Check a finished figure Read export and editability details
  • 01Scientific labels and terminology
  • 02Arrows, inhibition marks and causal direction
  • 03Journal dimensions, resolution and file format
  • 04AI-use disclosure or citation requirements
FAQ

Before you generate your first figure

What kinds of scientific figures can LitFigure generate?

LitFigure is designed for biomedical mechanism diagrams, graphical abstracts and experimental workflows. Start from a written research brief or adapt one of the visible examples.

Can I put an AI-generated figure directly into a research paper?

Treat it as a draft. Verify the labels, arrows, scientific relationships and the target journal’s policy before submission. The author remains responsible for the final figure.

Which export formats are available?

PNG is available for image versions. SVG is generated on demand and complex conversions can fail; traced labels may be outlines. PPTX is available for supported editable documents, not every whole-image figure.

How is this different from an asset-library figure maker?

LitFigure starts from a research description and drafts a complete composition. An asset-library workflow starts with individual icons and gives you more manual control over assembling every element.

START WITH YOUR RESEARCH

Describe the figure you need—not the software steps.

Draft the prompt above, keep it in this browser tab, and sign in only when you are ready to generate.

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