Figure Formatting (Image Resolution, Panel Layout)

Figures are often the first elements reviewers and editors evaluate in a manuscript. Clear, well-formatted figures improve the communication of results and help manuscripts meet technical screening requirements. Episteme Academic Consulting provides professional figure formatting support to ensure that images, graphs, and multi-panel figures comply with journal standards while maintaining scientific integrity.

Our service focuses on clarity, consistency, and strict adherence to journal-specific technical guidelines.

High-Resolution Image Preparation

We prepare publication-quality figures that meet journal requirements for resolution, format, and clarity, including:

• 300–600 dpi images for print and online use

• Lossless formats (TIFF, EPS, PDF, PNG)

• Clear labels, consistent fonts, and appropriate contrast

• Ethical adjustments without altering data content

Multi-Panel Figure Layout

For composite figures, we design clean and logical layouts that improve readability, including:

• Balanced panel arrangement (A/B/C, etc.)

• Consistent spacing and margins

• Clear labeling and intuitive ordering

• Proper alignment with figure legends

Graphs and Data Visualization

We refine graphs and charts to meet publication standards, ensuring:

• Clear axis labels, units, and scaling

• Consistent font sizes and line widths

• Color-blind-friendly and high-contrast palettes

• Vector-based outputs for maximum clarity

We work with figures generated from Excel, GraphPad Prism, R, Python, SPSS, and related tools.

Journal-Specific Compliance

Each journal has distinct figure requirements. We format figures according to your target journal’s specifications, including:

• Dimensions and file size limits

• Color modes (RGB or CMYK)

• Accepted file formats

• Font type and minimum size

• Figure legend placement

This reduces technical revision requests and prevents submission delays.

Figure Legends and Final Checks

We refine figure legends to ensure they are clear, concise, and consistent. Before delivery, all figures undergo final quality checks for:

• Resolution and color mode

• Formatting consistency

• Label visibility at journal scale

• Submission system compatibility

Ethical Formatting Standards

We follow strict ethical guidelines. Data values, shapes, and interpretations are never altered. All enhancements focus solely on improving clarity and presentation.