PLOS ONE figure size & submission guidelines
The exact sizes, resolution and label rules for PLOS ONE — with the studio pre-set to match. Assemble your panels, export, and submit.
| Final file format | TIFF or EPS (export TIFF directly from the studio at 300–600 DPI, with the resolution stamped in the file) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Width 789–2250 pixels at 300 dpi (≈67–190 mm) · height at most 2625 pixels (≈222 mm) |
| Resolution | 300–600 dpi |
| File size | Under 10 MB per figure |
| Text within figures | Arial, Times, or Symbol only, 8–12 pt |
| File naming | Fig1.tif, Fig2.tif… matching the caption label |
| Captions | In the manuscript, not inside the figure file |
173 mm at 300 DPI gives ≈2043 px — inside PLOS's 789–2250 px window with room to spare. The button opens the studio with width, DPI and 10 pt labels already set.
How it works
- Add your panels — drop in images or PDF pages; white margins are trimmed automatically.
- Arrange & label — the width, DPI and label style are already set for PLOS ONE; drag panels into order.
- Export — free PNG at 100 DPI to check the layout; high-res PNG / SVG / PDF (300–1200 DPI) with a figure credit.
Pricing: free preview · Manuscript pack $7 (12 figures) · Researcher annual $79 · Lab annual $249. One credit exports one figure in any format, and re-exports of the same figure are free for 24 hours — built for revision rounds.
Specs summarised from the official source: PLOS ONE — figure guidelines. Journals update their rules — always confirm against the current official guidelines before you submit.
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