Convert your Excel data into a publication-ready scientific graph in seconds. No code, no Prism, no reformatting. Free for PhD students and researchers.
| Feature | Excel chart | FigureReady Free |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific figure quality | ✗ Not publication-ready | ✓ Nature / ACS / IEEE quality |
| Correct font sizes | ✗ Requires manual setup | ✓ Pre-configured per journal |
| Axis weight & formatting | ✗ Default Excel style | ✓ Publication axes |
| Error bars (SD / SEM) | Complex to add correctly | ✓ Select column, done |
| High-resolution export | 72 dpi (screen only) | 300 dpi PNG + SVG |
| Multiple Y series | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Time to a usable figure | 30–90 min per figure | < 30 seconds |
| Price | Included in Office | Free beta |
Upload any .xlsx
Drag and drop your Excel file. Headers are detected automatically — no reformatting needed.
Journal-ready output
Nature, ACS, and IEEE styles applied in one click. Correct fonts, axis weights, and margins.
High-res export
PNG at 3× resolution and scalable SVG — meeting 300 dpi requirements for journal submission.
Error bars built in
Add SD or SEM in one step. No complex formula, no manual drawing.
Browser-based
No installation, no plugin. Works in any browser. Your data stays on your computer.
Free
No subscription, no account, no credit card. Free during the beta.
Drag and drop a .xlsx file. Columns are detected and listed automatically.
Select X and Y axes, chart type (line, scatter, bar), series names, and error bars.
Download a high-resolution PNG (3×) or a scalable SVG ready for journal submission.
With FigureReady: upload your .xlsx file, select the X and Y columns, choose a journal style (Nature, ACS, IEEE), and click export. The entire process takes less than 30 seconds. No code, no installation, no account required.
Excel's default charts use screen-resolution output (72 dpi), incorrect font sizes for print, heavy gridlines, and non-standard axis formatting. Scientific journals require at least 300 dpi, specific font sizes (7–9 pt for axis labels), minimal chart decoration, and clean black axes — none of which Excel applies by default.
FigureReady supports line charts, scatter plots, and bar charts — the three most common figure types in scientific publications. Multiple Y series are supported, and you can add error bars (SD or SEM) by selecting any column as the error source.
Yes — FigureReady is built specifically for Excel users. Upload your .xlsx file directly. Columns are detected automatically, including headers. There is no need to reformat your data or copy-paste it into another tool.
Excel produces screen-quality charts that need extensive manual formatting for publication. Prism produces publication-quality figures but costs $840/year and requires installation. FigureReady produces publication-quality figures in seconds, runs in your browser, and is free.
Upload your .xlsx and export a publication-ready graph in under 30 seconds. Free.
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