Check If Your Image Meets Journal Requirements
Upload an image, then choose a journal preset or enter your own printed size and DPI. Journals without a fixed graphical abstract size are shown as references only. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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What to do when a figure fails a file check
Too few pixels for the required size
Return to the original figure or source data and export at the required pixel dimensions. Changing the DPI tag or enlarging a small image does not recover missing detail. For an Abfig draft, check whether a higher-resolution original is available before exporting again.
The DPI tag and printed size tell different stories
Compare the pixel dimensions with the intended width and height in the journal’s instructions. Effective DPI equals pixels divided by printed inches. A 1,200-pixel-wide image has 300 DPI at 4 inches, but only 150 DPI at 8 inches; a 300 DPI metadata tag does not change that.
The file format does not match the instructions
Export an accepted format from the original tool; renaming the file extension does not convert it. Abfig offers RGB PNG and TIFF downloads with eligible paid access. Recheck the exported file and confirm any additional color, compression or file-size requirements in the official author guidelines.
Image DPI and journal file questions
- My journal returned my image for size or resolution. What should I check?
- Compare actual pixel dimensions, DPI metadata, file format, and intended printed size with current author guidelines. This checker reads file properties and compares available size presets; it does not assess scientific accuracy or AI-image permission. Without a preset, compare the displayed properties with official requirements.
- Why is my image still blurry at 300 DPI?
- Changing DPI metadata does not add pixels or sharpen an image. A 4-inch-wide image at 300 DPI needs 1,200 pixels across. Check the source and intended printed size; export from a higher-resolution source when available. Passing file checks does not guarantee visual clarity.