Science (AAAS) Graphical Abstract Requirements & Template
Science (AAAS) visual summary specs: 120×90mm, 300 DPI, RGB, TIFF. Free Science-compliant template for Science, Science Advances, Science Translational Medicine.
Science Graphical Abstract Size: 120 mm × 90 mm
Science requires graphical abstracts at 300 DPI minimum, exported as TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG in RGB. File size must be Under 10 MB, with fonts at Minimum 8pt in final figure.
Submission Specifications
| Size | 120 mm × 90 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum DPI | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color Space | RGB |
| Accepted Formats | TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG |
| Max File Size | Under 10 MB |
| Minimum Font Size | Minimum 8pt in final figure |
| Additional Notes | Science calls this a 'visual summary' rather than a graphical abstract. It is required for Research Articles and Reviews. It should be a single-panel illustration, not a multi-panel figure. |
How to Create a Science Graphical Abstract in Graphab
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Select your journal
Choose Science from the journal picker in the Abstract Maker. Graphab automatically loads the correct canvas size: 120 mm × 90 mm.
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Pick a template
Browse the Science 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 TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG at 300 DPI minimum DPI. Graphab ensures the file meets all Science submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Science require a graphical abstract?
- Science calls it a 'visual summary' and requires it for Research Articles and Reviews. It must be a single-panel illustration summarizing the main finding.
- What size is a Science visual summary / graphical abstract?
- Science visual summaries are 120 mm × 90 mm at 300 DPI minimum. This applies to Science, Science Advances, and Science Translational Medicine.
