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Paper Figure Production
A standardised workflow from raw data to submission-quality figures, covering R/Python plotting and post-processing in Inkscape.
R / RStudioInkscape
1–3 hours 5 stepsView workflow
Professional-grade vector graphics editor and the top free alternative for making paper figures.
Inkscape is a full-featured open-source vector graphics editor supporting SVG, PDF, EPS and other formats. In research it is often used to draw high-quality paper figures, schematics and flowcharts. It supports precise numeric input, node editing and path operations, with publication-quality output.
Alternative to: Adobe Illustrator
Use cases: paper figures, technical schematics, experimental setup diagrams
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