Graphical Abstract Templates for Academic Journals

Skip blank templates. Paste your abstract and let AI generate a journal-sized graphical abstract — pre-sized to your target journal's recommended dimensions and DPI. Think of it as a smart template that writes itself.

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Journal-Sized Templates

Journals that publish a graphical abstract size come with a pre-configured canvas — dimensions and DPI taken from their author guidelines. The rest are listed with their published specs for reference. Select a journal below to get started.

With a pre-configured canvas

Nature

Nature / Nature Portfolio

90×50 mm300 DPI

Use This Template →Nature official guidelines ↗

Cell

Cell Press (Cell, Cell Reports, iScience…)

102×102 mm300 DPI

Use This Template →Cell official guidelines ↗

Elsevier

Elsevier Journals

112×45 mm300 DPI

Use This Template →Elsevier official guidelines ↗

ACS

ACS Publications

82×44 mm300 DPI

Use This Template →ACS official guidelines ↗

Reference specs only — no built-in preset

Science

Science / AAAS

N/A — Science flagship journal does not accept graphical abstracts

View Science specs →Science official guidelines ↗

PLOS ONE

No fixed dimensions specified — check official submission guidelines

View PLOS ONE specs →PLOS ONE official guidelines ↗

Frontiers

Frontiers Journals

Square format (varies by journal) — check specific Frontiers journal guidelines

View Frontiers specs →Frontiers official guidelines ↗

Wiley

Wiley Journals

Varies by journal — Angewandte Chemie: ~55 × 50 mm or 110 × 25 mm

View Wiley specs →Wiley official guidelines ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a graphical abstract template?

A graphical abstract template is a pre-sized canvas configured for a specific academic journal's submission requirements — including exact dimensions and DPI. Instead of designing from scratch, you start with a journal-sized preset. Abfig takes this further: our AI generates the visual content for you based on your paper abstract.

Are these graphical abstract templates free?

Yes. All journal templates (pre-sized canvases with correct dimensions and DPI) are free to use. AI generation consumes credits — new users receive free starter credits upon sign-up.

Which journals are supported?

Journal-sized templates — canvases pre-configured with the recommended dimensions and DPI — exist only for journals that publish a graphical abstract size. The remaining journals in our reference are listed for spec lookup only and have no built-in size preset; each card below shows which is which. Always verify the final file against official author guidelines before submitting.

How is this different from downloading a blank template?

Traditional templates are empty canvases — you still need to design the visual from scratch. Abfig's AI reads your abstract and generates a complete graphical abstract directly into the journal-sized canvas. You get a finished figure in minutes, not hours. Plus, every template comes with built-in DPI and format export presets.

Need exact specifications?

Browse our complete journal specification reference — dimensions, DPI, color space, and accepted formats for every major journal.

Browse Journal Specs →

Ready to create your graphical abstract?

Pick your target journal, paste your abstract, and let AI generate a journal-sized graphical abstract in minutes. Free to start — no credit card required.

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Template dimensions and specifications are based on publicly available journal guidelines. Always verify the final file against your target journal's official author instructions before submitting.