How to Cite SciDraw AI
Copyable attribution examples for figures and diagrams. Journal requirements vary, so adapt the wording and disclosure location to your target journal.
Example Attribution Formats
Use these as starting points. Replace bracketed fields and follow your journal’s current instructions.
Figure Caption (Example)
Example wording for a figure caption or graphical abstract.
Figure created with SciDraw AI (https://scidraw.org). The authors verified the final figure.
Methods Section
For describing the use of an illustration tool in your workflow.
A draft of this figure was generated with SciDraw AI (https://scidraw.org; accessed [date]). The authors reviewed the output, made any necessary edits, and are responsible for the final figure.
Acknowledgments
Example acknowledgment for assistance preparing a figure.
The authors used SciDraw AI (https://scidraw.org) to assist in preparing this figure. The authors reviewed and approved the final content.
BibTeX Entry
A starting point for LaTeX bibliographies; adapt to your style guide.
@misc{scidraw,
author = {{SciDraw AI}},
title = {SciDraw AI},
year = {[year]},
howpublished = {\url{https://scidraw.org}},
note = {Accessed [date]}
}APA 7th Edition
A software reference template; fill in the year that applies.
SciDraw AI. ([year]). *SciDraw AI* [Computer software]. https://scidraw.org
Software Reference
A generic reference example; use the format required by your journal.
SciDraw AI, SciDraw AI, https://scidraw.org (accessed [date]).
Check the Target Journal’s AI Policy
These brief summaries are not approval to submit AI-generated content. Publisher rules vary by journal, image type, and use, and may change. Open the official policy and check your journal’s current instructions.
Nature Portfolio uses a risk-based AI framework. Journal-level rules and treatment of AI-generated images or artwork can differ; check the current policy for your target journal before submission.
Elsevier permits some explanatory AI-generated images. If AI was used to generate or alter a manuscript image, disclose it in that figure caption and in the manuscript’s AI disclosure. AI must not fabricate results or figures that are not faithful to the underlying research.
Research, a Science Partner Journal, says AI-generated images and multimedia require explicit editor permission, with limited case-by-case exceptions. Its policy also calls for disclosure in the cover letter and acknowledgments, and details such as the tool, version, and prompt in Methods.
ACS prohibits AI-generated images in Table of Contents graphics and restricts AI use for images representing research results. Other uses remain subject to ACS disclosure rules and the target journal’s instructions.
Common Questions About Citing and Using Figures
What rights do I have to generated figures?
Paid plans permit commercial use under the SciDraw License, subject to applicable law and third-party rights. Ownership is subject to those same limits; generated content is not guaranteed to be unique or copyrightable. Review the License and check your publisher’s requirements.
Are my prompts and figures used to train SciDraw models?
SciDraw does not use prompts, uploads, or generated outputs to train its own models. Third-party providers may process content under their own terms and data policies. Review the Privacy Policy before submitting confidential or unpublished material.
Can I edit exported figures before publication?
Where supported by your plan, SciDraw offers SVG and PowerPoint exports that can be edited with compatible software. You may need to adjust the exported result before publication.
Do I have to cite SciDraw?
There is no single rule for every journal or institution. Follow the current requirements of your publisher, journal, and institution. These examples are starting points, not a substitute for those instructions.
Create a Figure for Your Research
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