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PaperFig compared with Photo Extender
DetailPaperFig logo PaperFigPhoto Extender logo Photo Extender
What it doesAI scientific figure generator that turns data and ideas into publication-ready visuals Free AI-powered photo extender for any aspect ratio with no sign-up required and no watermark
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: 150 signup credits, 1 free figure per day for first 7 days. Scholar: $120/year with 2,000 credits/month. Pro Scholar: $192/year with 4,500 credits/month. Lab Pro: $528/year with 14,500 credits/month. Credit packs: Mini Pack $96 for 600 credits, Light Pack $45 for 3,000 credits, Standard P Free to try without sign-up; Basic $9.90 (100 credits), Standard $29.90 (500 credits), Pro $49.90 (1,250 credits). Each successful image uses 5 credits. One-time purchases with no subscription; credits never expire.
Key features
  • Text-to-figure generation from plain-language descriptions
  • Sketch-to-figure conversion
  • Photo-to-figure capability
  • OCR-powered text editor for label modification
  • PNG download with 4K upscale option
  • Editable SVG and PPTX export formats
  • Support for 7 research disciplines including biomedical and materials science
  • 80+ reference figures from journal-style examples
  • Figure enhancement and refinement tools
  • TIFF/PDF export for paid plan users
  • Real AI outpainting powered by gpt-image-2 model
  • Support for any aspect ratio including 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9 and custom ratios
  • Free to try without signing up
  • No watermark on results
  • Free daily credits with a free account
  • Supports JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 4MB
  • Full resolution export
  • Results typically ready in 60–120 seconds
  • Works on any mobile or desktop browser without app installation
  • Secure HTTPS processing with no account required
What makes it different
  • No design training or Illustrator knowledge required to create publication-ready figures
  • Supports multiple input types including text, sketches, photos, PDFs, and reference images
  • Built-in label correction workflow keeps scientific reviewer in control
  • Credit-based pricing scales from free tier to high-volume research labs
  • Users retain full copyright ownership of generated figures for papers and commercial use
  • Real generative AI instead of simple blur-and-stretch algorithms
  • Optional one-time credit purchases with no subscription
  • No watermark on downloaded results
  • Free daily credits automatically top up when balance runs low
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +2 (up) since last check16 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)46
Citation Flow (Majestic)2121
Referring domains (Majestic)2158

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