FigRay DocsExport Scientific Figures to PNG, SVG, and PowerPoint
Choose PNG, JPEG, SVG, or PPTX and understand editability and 2K, 4K, and 8K output.
Choose a Format
| Format | Best for | Editability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | Papers, web, posters, and crisp edges | Pixel-level | Usually larger than JPEG and can preserve transparency |
| JPEG | Previews, web, or content without transparency | Pixel-level | Lossy compression can affect small text and thin lines |
| SVG | Vector source, design handoff, and continued editing | Element-level | Available for vectorized projects |
| PPTX | PowerPoint presentations and team collaboration | Converted to editable objects where possible | Complex SVG features may not remain fully editable |
Why PPTX Is Not Always Fully Editable
FigRay converts supported SVG geometry and recognized text into PowerPoint objects where possible. Complex paths, masks, filters, textures, shadows, and unrecognized text may remain graphical or may not split into individual objects.
Before delivery, open the file in the target PowerPoint version and verify:
- text can be edited as expected;
- fonts have not been substituted;
- arrows, lines, and object positions are correct;
- transparency, shadows, and clipping are preserved;
- slide ratio and figure boundaries are correct.
Keep the Source File
Save an SVG together with the PPTX. Use PPTX for presentation collaboration and SVG as the editable source and archive.
Choose a Resolution
| Output | Recommended use | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Original size | Drafts, quick previews, and already-sufficient images | All users |
| 2K | Standard slides, web, and paper layout | All users |
| 4K | High-resolution displays, large paper figures, and medium posters | Plus and Pro |
| 8K | Large posters, displays, or assets that require substantial cropping | Plus and Pro |
Higher resolution produces larger files and can increase processing and download time. Vector lines and shapes scale cleanly, but embedded raster images, textures, and filters remain limited by their original pixel quality.
Paper and Presentation Recommendations
- check the journal's required size, DPI, color mode, and file format;
- review text at the final placement size instead of relying only on 2K/4K/8K;
- do not use JPEG as the only master for figures with small text or thin lines;
- keep an SVG source and export PNG for paper preview or submission when accepted;
- test PPTX editability and keep a PNG fallback for consistent display.