Frontiers Graphical Abstract Requirements & Template
Frontiers journal graphical abstract specs: 400×400px minimum, 300 DPI, RGB, PNG/JPEG. Free template for all Frontiers journals (Frontiers in Medicine, Neuroscience, etc.).
Frontiers Graphical Abstract Size: Minimum 400 × 400 px (square, up to 2500 × 2500 px)
Frontiers requires graphical abstracts at 300 DPI recommended, exported as PNG or JPEG in RGB. File size must be Under 20 MB, with fonts at Legible at final display size.
Submission Specifications
| Size | Minimum 400 × 400 px (square, up to 2500 × 2500 px) |
|---|---|
| Minimum DPI | 300 DPI recommended |
| Color Space | RGB |
| Accepted Formats | PNG or JPEG |
| Max File Size | Under 20 MB |
| Minimum Font Size | Legible at final display size |
| Additional Notes | Frontiers uses a square image that serves as the article's cover image. Unlike other publishers, Frontiers specifies pixel dimensions rather than physical dimensions. |
How to Create a Frontiers Graphical Abstract in Graphab
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Select your journal
Choose Frontiers from the journal picker in the Abstract Maker. Graphab automatically loads the correct canvas size: Minimum 400 × 400 px (square, up to 2500 × 2500 px).
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Pick a template
Browse the Frontiers template gallery and select one that matches your research structure (pathway, mechanism, overview, etc.).
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Fill in your research
Replace placeholder content with your own figures, text, and data. The AI editor helps with layout suggestions.
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Export in journal format
Export as PNG or JPEG at 300 DPI recommended DPI. Graphab ensures the file meets all Frontiers submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is a Frontiers graphical abstract?
- Frontiers requires a square image between 400×400px and 2500×2500px. At 300 DPI, a 1500×1500px image corresponds to approximately 12.7×12.7cm — a common working size.
