PaperFig is an AI scientific figure generator built for researchers. It is a focused tool rather than a general-purpose editor, and its clearest use is for lab heads keeping figures consistent across a group’s papers. One thing that stands out is that typical outputs are mechanisms, method workflows and graphical abstracts. The example library covers biomedical, materials, energy, environmental, bioengineering, CS/AI and geoscience topics. Text, sketches, photos, reference images and PDFs all work as a starting point. There is also a figure enhancer for cleaning up an existing figure. In practice you upload a figure, a lab photo or a paragraph of your paper, add a short brief, and refine the draft that comes back. Common uses include manuscript figures, graphical abstracts, mechanism and workflow diagrams for papers and grants, and figures for presentations and lab meetings. One caution: treat the output as a draft and check it against your target journal’s requirements before submitting. Visit PaperFig.