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Create a flat illustration of a single-cell RNA sequencing workflow. Show sample preparation, cell capture, barcoding, reverse transcription, sequencing and cell clustering. Use soft teal, blue and coral colors, clear arrows, readable labels and a clean white background.
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GPT Image 2 modelGPT Image 2 3:2 1K
10 credits
PreviewSimulated generation
Flat illustration of a single-cell RNA sequencing workflow
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Circle and edit02 / 03
Circle the original, send a color change, and generate a connected edited version. Both images are kept.
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Original Always kept
Original flat illustration with a green CD4 T cell, kept unchanged
Edited version
Edited flat illustration with a purple CD4 T cell and the original labels preserved
Make this T cell purple. Keep the labels.

Your original stays. Your change becomes a new version.

Keep every version03 / 03
Tumor microenvironment · Every version stays
One original. Multiple directions. Keep them all.
Editing Option 1
Try a teal blood vessel instead.

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Labels, arrows, layout. Tell AI what to change—and keep refining until it works for you.

Give every label the right meaning.

Replace shorthand with precise terminology, without rebuilding your figure.

LNP–mRNA deliveryInfinite canvas Original always kept
OriginalUnchanged
Original LNP–mRNA delivery diagram with side-by-side panels, shorthand labels and straight arrows
Refined version Ready
LNP–mRNA delivery with the labels Endosomal escape and Cytosolic translation
Example instruction: Change “Escape” to “Endosomal escape” and “Ribosome” to “Cytosolic translation”.
Escape → Endosomal escape · Ribosome → Cytosolic translation

More precise labels. The same scientific illustration.

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Create a diagram for your paper with our scientific figure maker.

Example images illustrate editing possibilities. Results vary; review scientific accuracy before use.

Scientific figure generator examples

Choose a visual style, then edit a scientific template directly or use it as a reference for your own figure. Explore figure legends and reference labels with our figure reference generator.

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MAPK ERK signaling cascade from growth-factor receptor activation to nuclear transcriptional response

Try changing

  • Add pathway inhibitors
  • Branch to cytoskeletal targets
  • Highlight phosphorylated proteins

MAPK/ERK Cascade

Signal Transduction

Tumor microenvironment cross-section with cancer cells, immune cells, fibroblasts, vessels, and signaling interactions

Try changing

  • Change immune-cell composition
  • Add checkpoint-blockade therapy
  • Highlight hypoxic tumor regions

Tumor Microenvironment

Tumor Immunology

3D microfluidic organ-on-chip figure with fluid inlets, cell chambers, detection zone, and outlet

Try changing

  • Change the cultured tissue type
  • Add shear-stress values
  • Recolor the two fluid circuits

Microfluidic Organ-on-Chip

Bioengineering

Single-cell RNA sequencing workflow from tissue dissociation and droplet capture to clustering and marker analysis

Try changing

  • Change to plate-based capture
  • Add doublet filtering
  • Relabel cell-type clusters

Single-Cell RNA-Seq Workflow

Single-Cell Genomics

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  • Use any modelAll three models use 10 credits at 1K and 20 credits at 2K.GPT Image 2.5 Flare — Detailed instructions, sharp labels and complex layouts.GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst — Fine-grained edits, text-rich diagrams and multi-step refinement.
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  • Keep generating and refiningOne credit balance for generation and saved-figure edits.
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Verify your email or use Google for 50 credits, then add a plan or credit pack when needed. Each 1K generation or edit uses 10 credits and each 2K result uses 20 credits. Downloads are included.

Scientific figure generator FAQs

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What can I change with AI?

You can ask for changes to text labels, arrows, colors, elements, and layouts. Circle the relevant area and describe what to change and what to keep, such as correcting a gene name, reversing an arrow, or arranging panels side by side. Results vary, so review the whole figure after each edit. Full canvas editing currently requires a desktop browser.

Will I lose my original figure?

No. Each edit creates a new image node connected to its source, rather than overwriting it. While you work on the canvas, you can compare versions or return to an earlier node and try another direction. Generated results are saved to your account.

What can I try for free, and when do I pay?

New verified accounts receive 50 credits. All three models use 10 credits for each successful 1K generation or edit and 20 credits for each successful 2K result. GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the default. Every result has no watermark and includes its download. Explore plans and credit packs.

What formats and resolutions can I download?

Every successful 1K or 2K result in your account includes a PNG download with no separate unlock charge. SVG export and independently editable vector objects are not currently available. Check the final pixel dimensions against your intended print size or submission requirements.

Can I use my figures commercially?

Commercial use depends on the applicable model-provider terms and the rights in any material you supply, as explained in our Terms of Use. Make sure you have permission to use your prompts and reference images for the intended purpose. A downloaded result does not guarantee copyright protection or clear third-party rights. Read the Terms of Use.

Can I use AI-generated figures in a journal submission?

It depends on your target journal's policy and the type of figure. Check its rules on AI-generated images and disclosure before submission, and verify every label, structure, arrow, and image specification against your research. SFG helps create illustrations; it does not validate scientific results or guarantee journal acceptance. View the publication checklist.

How do subscriptions and credit packs work? Can I cancel?

Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly, with credits added each month, including on yearly plans. Credit packs are one-time purchases with no automatic renewal. All three models use 10 credits for each successful 1K generation or edit and 20 credits for each successful 2K result, with downloads included. You can cancel subscription renewal online through the Waffo customer portal using your purchase email. Cancellation is separate from a refund request; contact us about your renewal date, remaining credits, or refund eligibility. Contact subscription support.

How are my prompts and uploaded images handled?

Your prompts and uploaded reference images are processed by our image-service providers to generate and edit figures. Saved account figures are stored for later access; guest previews are temporary. Only upload material you are authorized to share with these services, especially unpublished or sensitive research. Contact support to request deletion of your account or related records. Read the Privacy Policy.

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AI helps with illustration—not scientific validation. Check every label, structure, and arrow against your evidence before publication.

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