Elsevier Graphical Abstract Requirements & Template
Elsevier graphical abstract guidelines: wide landscape format, minimum 1328 × 531 px at 300 DPI, RGB, EPS/TIFF. Covers ScienceDirect journals — always verify with your specific Elsevier journal's author guidelines.
Elsevier Graphical Abstract Format
Size: Wide landscape, min 1328 × 531 px at 300 DPI (~2.5:1 ratio) — verify with target journal | Common formats: EPS, TIFF, PDF, or high-quality JPEG | Color space: RGB | Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
Submission Specifications
| Format / Size | Wide landscape, min 1328 × 531 px at 300 DPI (~2.5:1 ratio) — verify with target journal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color Space | RGB |
| Accepted Formats | EPS, TIFF, PDF, or high-quality JPEG |
| Max File Size | Under 10 MB |
| Minimum Font Size | Times, Arial, Courier, or Symbol — large enough to read after scaling |
| Additional Notes | Elsevier displays graphical abstracts in a 500 × 200 pixel window on ScienceDirect. Submit at minimum 1328 × 531 px to ensure quality after scaling. Individual Elsevier journals may have slightly different requirements — always check your journal's Guide for Authors. |
Specifications are based on published author guidelines and may change. Always verify with the official Elsevier author guidelines
How to Create a Elsevier Graphical Abstract in Abfig
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Select your journal
Choose Elsevier from the journal picker in the Abstract Maker. Abfig pre-configures the output dimensions based on this journal's published guidelines.
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Paste your abstract
Paste your abstract or a short summary. Abfig's AI generates a journal-sized graphical abstract draft, sized to Elsevier's specifications.
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Review and regenerate
Review the AI draft. Not quite right? Regenerate or adjust your abstract until the figure fits your study.
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Export and verify
Export as TIFF or PNG at 300 DPI minimum DPI. Before submitting, verify the final file dimensions against your journal's official author guidelines.
Turn this guidance into a visual draft
Use Abfig to explore a layout and communication draft. Check every scientific detail and the target journal's current policy before using it.
Other journal specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the size of an Elsevier graphical abstract?
- Elsevier requires a minimum of 1328 × 531 pixels (width × height) at 300 DPI. This is a wide landscape ratio of approximately 2.5:1. The image is displayed in a 500 × 200 pixel window on ScienceDirect, so submitting at or above the minimum ensures good display quality.
- Is a graphical abstract mandatory for Elsevier submissions?
- It depends on the journal. Many Elsevier journals strongly recommend or require a graphical abstract. Check your target journal's Guide for Authors on ScienceDirect for the definitive requirement.
- What text should be in an Elsevier graphical abstract?
- Elsevier recommends minimal text. The image should tell the story visually. Any text included must remain legible after the image is scaled down to the 500 × 200 px display window on ScienceDirect.