Visualizing medicine: The case for implementing graphical abstracts in clinical reporting

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Jun 20, 2025 (publication date) through Dec 26, 2024

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World Journal of Methodology

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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2025; 15(2): 95966
Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.95966

Table 1 Comparison of graphical abstract creation tools

Software	Free version	Paid pricing	Ease of use	Scientific focus	Key strengths	Key limitations
Canva	Yes	$12.99/month (Pro)	Very easy	No	Large template library, beginner-friendly	Lacks scientific icons, watermark on free plan
BioRender	Yes	$9/month (Academic Basic), $35/month (premium)	Easy	Yes	Extensive scientific icon library, designed for life sciences	Watermark in free version, limited export
Inkscape	Yes	Free	Moderate	No	Powerful vector design tool, open-source	Steeper learning curve, no scientific templates
Adobe Illustrator	No	$20.99/month (Academic)	Difficult	No	Professional-quality designs, unmatched customization	Expensive, requires design experience
Microsoft PowerPoint	No	Part of Office 365 ($69.99/year)	Very easy	No	Widely used, familiar interface	Limited graphic design capabilities
Mind the Graph	Yes	Starts at $5/month	Easy	Yes	Affordable, designed for researchers	Limited icon library compared to BioRender
GIMP	Yes	Free	Difficult	No	Free, full-featured image editor	More suited for image editing than vector-based abstracts
Smart Servier Medical Art	Yes	Free	Very easy	Yes	Free, high-quality medical and biological illustrations	Limited customization options

Citation: Jeyaraman N, Jeyaraman M, Ramasubramanian S, Balaji S, Nallakumarasamy A. Visualizing medicine: The case for implementing graphical abstracts in clinical reporting. World J Methodol 2025; 15(2): 95966
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v15/i2/95966.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.95966