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

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.

View official Elsevier author guidelines →

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 Graphab

1
Select your journal
Choose Elsevier from the journal picker in the Abstract Maker. Graphab pre-configures the output dimensions based on this journal's published guidelines.
2
Paste your abstract
Paste your abstract or a short summary. Graphab's AI generates a publication-ready graphical abstract draft, sized to Elsevier's specifications.
3
Review and regenerate
Review the AI draft. Not quite right? Regenerate or adjust your abstract until the figure fits your study.
4
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.

Start with the Elsevier Template

Other journal specifications

Nature Cell ACS Science PLOS ONE Frontiers Wiley View all journals →

← Graphical Abstract Maker

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.

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 Graphab

Select your journal

Choose Elsevier from the journal picker in the Abstract Maker. Graphab pre-configures the output dimensions based on this journal's published guidelines.

Paste your abstract

Paste your abstract or a short summary. Graphab's AI generates a publication-ready graphical abstract draft, sized to Elsevier's specifications.

Review and regenerate

Review the AI draft. Not quite right? Regenerate or adjust your abstract until the figure fits your study.

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.

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.