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PaperBanana is an academic illustration generator designed for researchers who need faster, cleaner research visuals—without starting from a blank canvas. Paste method text, references, or even a rough sketch, then generate publication-ready methodology diagrams, statistical plots, and AI research figures.

Choose the figure type you want using short prompts (e.g., RAG pipeline, transformer architecture, benchmark plot, poster panels) or use the available tools to go from references to draft to polished output. You can also refine an existing figure in the AI Figure Editor, or improve draft clarity with the Image Upscaler.

Generation is built for iteration: you review, critique, and improve in a loop, with controls for iterations, aspect ratio, and credit usage shown up front. Start with real source context and a clear caption to help keep the figure aligned with your method.

What kinds of figures can PaperBanana create?

It’s built for publication-style research visuals such as methodology diagrams (pipelines, model overviews), statistical plots and benchmark-style charts, and AI research figures with structured panels.

Do I need a perfect prompt to get good methodology diagrams?

No—PaperBanana works best when you paste real source context such as method text, notes, or reference excerpts, then provide a short caption describing the figure you need.

Can PaperBanana polish a hand-drawn sketch or an early draft figure?

Yes. You can use a sketch, screenshot, or draft diagram as a reference, then generate a cleaner academic version with improved labels, spacing, and diagram clarity.

Does PaperBanana support working with existing images and editing them?

Yes. Use the Image to Image and AI Image Editor tools to generate from references or revise an existing visual using text instructions.

How do generation settings affect quality and speed?

You can choose a generation depth via max iterations (faster drafts with fewer iterations, more cleanup with deeper review), and match the output layout using common aspect ratios.

Do I need to pay credits to run drafts?

Sign in is required before generation, and you can start with Free Draft previews. Credit usage is shown up front, and unused credits are refunded if the figure converges early.