Available Tools
Scientific Chart Type Selector
Find the right visualization in 3 clicks
Answer three questions about your data type, number of variables, and research goal. Get a specific chart recommendation with a link to Python code - no scrolling through generic lists.
Journal Figure Requirements Checker
25+ JournalsExact specs for 25+ major journals
Look up DPI, file format, column widths, font size requirements, and color mode specifications for Nature, Science, Cell, PNAS, and 20+ other journals. Searchable and filterable.
Matplotlib Publication-Ready Upgrader
10 Issue TypesDetect and fix the 10 most common quality issues
Paste your matplotlib code and instantly get a checklist of issues that would cause a rejection or revision request: DPI too low, font sizes too small, missing axis labels, wrong color choices, and more.
Research Plot Finder
35 ScenariosStart from your research question, not your data type
Browse 35 research scenarios across biology, chemistry, physics, clinical science, and computational research. Each scenario maps directly to the best visualization with a Python code example.
Which Tool Do You Need?
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| Your Role | Use This Tool |
|---|---|
| PhD Student | Chart Type Selector → |
| Postdoc | Matplotlib Upgrader → |
| PI / Lab Head | Journal Requirements Checker → |
| Research Scientist | Research Plot Finder → |
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