PaperClaw
PaperClaw is an AI workspace for creating publication-ready scientific figures. Describe what you need in plain language to generate mechanism and methodology diagrams, graphical abstracts, statistical figures, posters and multi-panel layouts, then edit figures by instruction, turn sketches into polished illustrations, restyle drafts, upscale images or export editable SVGs.
Pros
- Built for academic figures, with legible labels and notation
- editable SVG export for Illustrator, Inkscape or Figma
- sketch-to-figure and instruction-based editing
- 10 free credits with no card
- unused subscription credits roll over
- commercial use of generated images allowed
Cons
- Like any AI it can make mistakes, so labels and values must be checked before publishing
- Hobby plan charges more credits for 2K and 4K images
- refund only within 24 hours and with no more than 50 credits used
- credit pack and Team prices are not published
Cost
Free: 10 credits for new users; Hobby: $26.90/month, or $13.50/month billed yearly (7,200 credits/year); Basic: $44.90/month, or $22.50/month billed yearly (15,600 credits/year); Pro: $89.90/month, or $45/month billed yearly (42,000 credits/year)
Verdict
Best for researchers, grad students and educators who need clean, editable figures for papers, posters and teaching without design skills.
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