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    Best For

    Researchers preparing academic figures

    Category

    AI Design

    Key Features

    Scientific diagram generation
    Image-to-image refinement
    Visual style selection
    Region editing

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    PaperBanana

    freemium • Free plan
    Updated Nov 2026

    Describe a scientific diagram or upload a sketch, select a visual style and model, and generate illustrations. The site offers multi-agent planning and review, image-to-image refinement, batch variations and regional editing. The free tier includes 20 credits, standard 1K resolution, a shared generation queue and seven-day cloud storage. Paid subscriptions and credit packs are offered; the pricing page displays promotional and regular rates, including a $19.9/month regular Starter rate. Check the selected billing option before purchase.

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    Pros

    • Supports text prompts and sketches
    • Region editing and batch variations

    Cons

    • Free output is limited to standard resolution and short cloud retention.
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    Scientific diagram generation
    Image-to-image refinement
    Visual style selection
    Region editing

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