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Sketch to Figure

Turn rough scientific sketches into cleaner figure drafts

Upload a hand-drawn or low-fidelity sketch, add research context, and generate a cleaner visual draft while preserving the intended layout.

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Rough diagram cleanupWorkflow structureLayout preservationResearch context prompts
Protocol workflow figure draft inspired by a sketch

Sketch-guided generation

Sketch to Figure

Workflow

Use your sketch as visual guidance

Sketch mode is useful when you already know the layout but need a cleaner scientific draft.

1
Upload a sketch
Use a simple drawing, whiteboard photo, or rough layout screenshot.
2
Add research context
Explain the scientific content, key labels, and desired figure type.
3
Generate a cleaner draft
Create a new image guided by the uploaded source and your prompt.
4
Review and refine
Use image editing to adjust structure, labels, and visual emphasis.
Example use case

Move from rough layout to readable workflow

Use a sketch to preserve the sequence, then let the generated draft clean up spacing and visual hierarchy.

Copy-ready prompt direction

Create a protocol workflow figure for organoid culture: tissue sample collection, cell isolation, matrix embedding, growth factor treatment, maturation, staining, and microscopy imaging. Use numbered stages and clean lab iconography.

Protocol workflow example for organoid experiment
Credits

Sketch generation follows the same credit rules

The uploaded source guides the new image. Credits are consumed only after a successful generated result is saved.

The source sketch is used as guidance, not added as a final generated asset.

Higher resolution generation consumes more credits.

Failed generation attempts do not consume credits.

FAQ

Common questions

What sketches work best?
Simple sketches with clear structure work best. Avoid dense screenshots or tiny labels when possible.
Will the sketch appear in the final result?
The sketch is used as guidance for the new draft. The generated result is saved as a separate image.
Can I use this for workflow figures?
Yes. Sketch mode is especially useful for workflows, mechanisms, and layout-driven diagrams.

Turn rough scientific sketches into cleaner figure drafts

Upload a hand-drawn or low-fidelity sketch, add research context, and generate a cleaner visual draft while preserving the intended layout.

Start with a Sketch