Abfig
Overview
Abfig turns paper abstracts or sketches into AI graphical abstract drafts for author review, with technical presets (DPI, dimensions, format) for major journals like Nature, Cell, Elsevier and ACS; authors should verify scientific accuracy, labels and their journal's AI-image policy before submission.
Key Features
- Turns an abstract or sketch into a graphical abstract draft
- Journal-specific DPI and dimension presets (Nature, Cell, Elsevier, ACS)
- Free watermarked preview with no account
- Paid journal-sized PNG/TIFF exports
Best For
Researchers who need a journal-ready graphical abstract draft without hiring a designer.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Authors must independently check scientific accuracy, labels and their journal's AI-image policy, per the site's own guidance.
- Free tier is limited to one trial generation per browser.
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 3.8/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A browser-based tool that turns a research abstract or sketch into a journal-formatted graphical abstract draft, free to trial and paid for journal-ready exports, for researchers without design experience.”
Pricing
Free: 1 trial generation per browser, no account; eligible new accounts get up to 6 starter credits (30-day validity). Paid: one-time credit packs from $4.99 or monthly subscriptions for journal-sized PNG/TIFF exports.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.