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If you proceed in this direction, renumber all figures and in-text citations accordingly so that new figure numbers and labels correspond correctly. Finally, if you do not wish to combine multiple panels into a single image file, then you must break them apart into separate figures. You may also export your new figure as another file type and use PACE to convert your files to TIF. It is preferable to scale each panel to a uniform resolution before combining, so that some panels do not appear blurry and others clear. When prompted, choose LZW as compression type and select Export.Ĭongratulations! You now have combined panels into a single image.Ī few considerations while combining panels: If your figures have numerous pictures, charts, or small text, they will render best at a resolution of 600dpi.

Lastly, export your new figure image to your computer by choosing File > Export As… and adding in the corresponding name for your new file (eg.

Note that as resolution increases, print size decreases unless the image is scaled larger, and vice versa. Select Image > Scale Image… and use the Width and Height image size boxes to set a print size, while also considering a resolution between 300 and 600 DPI.

Scale your image to fit page size and resolution requirements.

Navigate to Image > Flatten Image to combine all layers into a single, flat image.

Hit Enter to crop to the selected surface area. Click in a corner at the desired edge of your figure, hold and drag the cursor to the opposite corner of the desired edge of your figure, then release.

When all layers of images and text are complete, then select Crop Tool to cut out unnecessary space from your figure edges.

Letters are recommended, as they easily distinguish between panels and avoid confusion between figure numbers that exist elsewhere. Click in the area intended for text, drag diagonally to reserve space for a text box, release, and then click inside the new text box to type in labels.

Next, use the Text Tool to add labels (eg.

Continue to arrange each layer as needed. Click on the layer and drag it into intended location.

Select the first layer you wish to arrange and use the Move Tool to reposition the layer in the area of your background canvas.

Use the Width and Height selection boxes to set a new size for your background canvas and then click Resize.

Choose an approximate size for the canvas, considering your desired alignment.

From the Image menu, select Canvas size… in order to resize the background layer to expand the working space for all the layers in your new figure once you have rearranged them.

Each file will open as a separate layer, one on top of the next.

Select each of the files containing your desired panels and click Open.

Here, let’s consider how GIMP can combine panels into a single figure: To create a multi-panel figure, use a presentation program such as Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice Impress, GIMP, or Keynote for Mac.

#MOVING TEXT BLOCKS IN GIMP SOFTWARE#

Here are a few examples of common arrangements we see:Ĭombine: Import and edit each of your panels using an image editing software We recommend you consider the size and shape of individual panels and what type of relationship between them that you wish to demonstrate, then determine the arrangement. You first want to decide the alignment of the panels in the figure image.

If you have two or more images of individual parts demonstrating a larger concept, you may want to include them as a single figure image, rather than submitting the images as two or more separate figures, each with their own titles and captions.Īlign: Choose a presentation that conveys the desired arrangement

To help you submit a figure image that includes multiple panels and strengthens the presentation of your work, consider these steps to combine individual parts and still meet PLOS requirements, helping to get you on your way to a published, visually-appealing journal article.ĭecide: Evaluate the implications of combining related pieces into a greater whole

When multiple visualizations all relate to one core aspect, it may be useful to include two or more panels to demonstrate this relationship and further distinguish your findings. The first post was about Formatting figuresĬommunicating scientific findings often requires images, charts, graphs, and more to support results and conclusions.

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This is the second installment in a “Format for Success” series from this team. Note: This post was written by Eric Cain, a member of PLOS’ Production Team.