AI biology icons
Generate custom biology icons that fit your figure
Use AI to create transparent scientific icons for cells, proteins, organelles, pathways, and lab concepts. Reference existing catalogue icons so new assets match the visual language of your workspace.
AI Icon Studio
Prompt, reference, save
Prompt
Cytokine molecule cluster, simple protein icons, consistent line weight, transparent background, no diagram arrows.
Useful when the catalogue almost has what you need
BioCanvas is built around reusable figure assets rather than loose downloads. Create the visual once, then keep it searchable for the next poster, manuscript, or lab meeting.
Specific immune cells
Generate variants like activated macrophages, dendritic cells, neutrophils, or tissue-specific immune cells.
Molecule and pathway assets
Create cytokines, receptors, protein clusters, ligands, and pathway components without labels or arrows.
Custom lab concepts
Make reusable visuals for samples, experimental systems, treatments, or protocol-specific objects.
AI assets without losing library discipline
Reference real catalogue icons
Select existing icons as visual references so generated assets inherit the same clean scientific style.
Use your own uploads
Reference lab-owned images when you have rights to use them and need a custom asset inspired by your own material.
Save as first-class icons
Generated images are not loose downloads. They become searchable workspace assets with metadata.
Repair and restyle
Use AI to clean up weak image regions or create a better styled variant from an existing generated asset.
Questions researchers ask
Can AI icons have transparent backgrounds?
Yes. BioCanvas is configured for transparent PNG assets so generated icons can be placed directly into figures.
Can I use generated icons as references for new icons?
Yes. Saved AI Icons can be selected as references for later generations.
Are generated icons shown in the main icon library?
Yes. AI Icons are treated as first-class workspace icons alongside catalogue sources.
Start with a free workspace
Build figures with open scientific icons, then add AI generation only when you need custom biology assets.