Biology figure maker
Make clear biology figures without starting from a blank slide
BioCanvas gives researchers a focused figure editor with open biology icons, clean layouts, and optional AI-generated custom assets for missing visuals.
AI Icon Studio
Build reusable figure assets
Prompt
Activated macrophage, clean scientific vector icon, rounded cell body, transparent background, no labels.
Built for everyday biology figures
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.
Cell biology diagrams
Assemble cells, organelles, membranes, antibodies, and molecular components into clean figure panels.
Manuscript figures
Keep figure assets reusable while preparing panels for papers, posters, and presentations.
Lab and teaching visuals
Create readable diagrams for protocols, lectures, journal clubs, and onboarding material.
Why researchers use BioCanvas
Open icon catalogue
Start with NIH BIOART, Bioicons, and BioCanvas-native assets rather than hunting for scattered downloads.
AI for missing assets
Generate custom transparent biology icons when the catalogue does not include the exact object you need.
Designed around reuse
Save generated assets with labels, categories, tags, and descriptions so the next figure is faster.
Accessible pricing
The editor and catalogue stay useful on the free plan; paid usage is centered around AI image generation.
Questions researchers ask
Is BioCanvas free to use?
Yes. You can use the editor and open icon catalogue for free. AI image generation has a free starter allowance and paid monthly plans.
Can I export figures without a watermark?
Yes. BioCanvas does not add a watermark to your exports.
Can I make custom biology icons?
Yes. The AI Studio can generate transparent biology assets from a prompt and optional reference icons.
Start with a free workspace
Build figures with open scientific icons, then add AI generation only when you need custom biology assets.