
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.

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.
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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.
