FigPad AI
FigPad AI generates and edits scientific figures from text, sketches, photos, or papers, then exports them as SVG, PPTX, or PNG. Researchers can use it to prepare visuals for papers, grants, presentations, posters, and teaching materials.
Who it's for
- Researchers preparing journal figures or graphical abstracts from a text description, sketch, photo, or paper.
- Academic teams making editable visuals for conference presentations, posters, grant proposals, or theses.
- Educators creating scientific visuals for classroom materials.
How it fits your workflow
Start with text, a sketch, a photo, or a paper. For text input, describe a mechanism, pathway, or workflow; for sketches, provide a structure draft or low-fidelity layout.
Generate a draft in the workspace, optionally using a visual reference for composition, color palette, and style. Edit labels, colors, positions, and layout as needed.
Export as SVG or PPTX for continued editing, or PNG for insertion into a manuscript, slide, or document. The page recommends checking venue requirements before submission.
Pricing
Free: The page offers free credits to start and says no credit card is required. It does not specify the number of free credits.
Free credits
Free credits are offered; no credit card required. Other plan prices are not stated.
- · Figure generation costs 2 credits per operation, or 4 credits with Nano Banana Pro.
- · SVG conversion costs 4 credits per operation.
- · Remaining credits can be checked in the workspace.
Prices checked on Oct 26, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- Text-to-figure generation
- Describe a mechanism, pathway, or workflow in text and FigPad drafts a scientific figure in its workspace.
- Sketch-to-figure generation
- Upload a hand-drawn sketch, structure draft, flowchart blocks, or low-fidelity layout to create a more complete figure draft while retaining the core structure.
- Photo and paper inputs
- The page lists photo and paper as input routes for creating scientific figures and related visual outputs.
- Reference-guided styling
- Use an example or uploaded figure as a visual reference for composition, color palette, and visual language; the stated aim is to adapt the style rather than copy the original content.
- Post-generation editing
- Continue refining text, labels, colors, module positions, content emphasis, and layout after generation.
- Editable exports
- Export figures as SVG or PPTX for further editing, or as PNG for insertion into manuscripts, slides, and documents.
Limitations to know
- The page does not state the amount of free credits or provide prices for other plans.
- Figure generation and SVG conversion consume credits: generation costs 2 credits, or 4 with Nano Banana Pro, and SVG conversion costs 4 credits.
- The page recommends checking the target journal's formatting requirements and reviewing the figure before final submission.
Alternatives to consider
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FigureLabs
Choose it if you need to start from data as well as text, sketches, or references, or want its stated support for plots and scientific illustrations.
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BioRender
Choose it if you want a scientific illustration platform with a large library of scientifically accurate icons and templates.
Getting started
- Start for free; the page says no credit card is required.
- Select an input route and provide text or upload a sketch, photo, or paper.
- Generate and refine the figure in the workspace.
- Export the result as SVG, PPTX, or PNG.
Frequently asked questions
Can sketches be turned into scientific figure drafts?
Yes. FigPad supports hand-drawn sketches, structure drafts, flowchart blocks, and low-fidelity layouts. The page says it works well when the core modules, arrows, or information hierarchy are already known.
Does reference-guided styling copy the original image?
The stated goal is to use the reference's composition, color palette, and visual language for a figure about the user's own scientific content, not to duplicate the original content.
Can text, colors, and layout be edited after generation?
Yes. The page says users can continue adjusting labels, colors, module positions, and content emphasis in the workspace.
Can the vectorized result be edited in PowerPoint or Illustrator?
The page says vector-style outputs support follow-up editing in downstream tools, including PowerPoint or Illustrator.
Which export formats are supported?
The listed formats are SVG and PPTX for continued editing, and PNG for insertion into manuscripts, slides, and documents.
How are credits deducted?
Figure generation costs 2 credits per generation, or 4 credits with Nano Banana Pro. SVG conversion costs 4 credits per conversion. Remaining credits are shown in the top-right corner of the workspace.
Is the output suitable for submissions and academic presentations?
The page describes use for paper figures, graphical abstracts, posters, and academic decks. It recommends checking the target journal's formatting requirements and reviewing labels, font size, contrast, export size, and layout before final submission.