BioRender’s 14-day free trial provides academic users with access to premium features for illustration creation, allowing for an in-depth exploration of BioRender’s capabilities. This guide walks you through setting up the trial, understanding its features and limitations, and answers common questions—particularly around publishing, access, and auto-upgrade.
Table of contents
- How to start a free trial
- What’s included in the free trial?
- Limitations of the free trial
- Frequently asked questions
- Troubleshooting
- Related Articles
How to start a free trial
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Create a BioRender account
- Sign up or log in to BioRender and access your Gallery.
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Select Free Trial
- From the blue banner in your Gallery, click Upgrade or go to the Plan & Billing tab.
From Gallery
From Plan & Billing
3. Choose a plan
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- Select the Premium Plan that suits your needs.
4. Start the Free Trial
- Under your chosen plan, select Free Trial, choose a billing cycle, and click continue to payment.
5. Enter payment information
- Enter your payment details and click Start free trial. You can begin using Premium features immediately!
Please note: After 14 days, accounts will auto-upgrade to a premium plan if not cancelled. Notifications will be sent to your email address to remind you before the trial ends.
What’s included in the free trial?
During the BioRender free trial, you have access to:
- High-Resolution Export: Download images in high resolution with transparent backgrounds, ideal for presentations and publication drafts.
- Unlimited Illustrations: Create as many illustrations as needed and add unlimited objects to your canvas.
- Watermark-Free Images: Export illustrations without a watermark, giving them a professional finish.
Note: Full publishing rights are not included in the free trial. For details, see Publishing Rights below.
Limitations of the free trial
Publishing rights
The free trial does not include publishing rights, which restricts you from using trial-created images in official publications. Here’s what you can and cannot do:
- Allowed: Use illustrations in class presentations or assignments.
- Restricted: Publishing illustrations in peer-reviewed journals, conference posters, or any external distribution. To publish images created during the trial, you’ll need to upgrade to a full premium subscription.
Troubleshooting
Issues activating the Free Trial
If you have used you free trail already, it will not be available to you to reactivate. If you are not sure if you have already activated your trial in the past, reach out to our support team who can look into this for you.
Unable to access Premium features
Log out and back in to refresh your account. Confirm trial activation in the Plan & Billing tab if issues continue.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I publish images created during the free trial?
No, publishing rights are not included. You can use the images in non-published academic work, such as drafts, but not in any formal publications.
- Can I cancel the free trial without being charged?
Yes, you can downgrade to the Basic plan anytime during the 14-day trial without incurring fees.
- Do I need a coupon code for the free trial?
No coupon code is needed; a credit card is the only requirement for activation.
- What if I forget to cancel the Free Trial and get upgraded?
If you forget to cancel, you may request a full refund within the first month of an annual billing cycle or the first week of a monthly billing cycle. However, if you’ve used premium features (e.g., downloaded a publication license), refunds may not be available. For more assistance, reach out to support@biorender.com.
- Can I change my plan or billing cycle after signing up?
Yes, contact us via Live Chat or email support@biorender.com, and we’ll help with any adjustments.
Related articles
- How do I manage my plan and billing information?
- Cancel my Premium plan
- What is the difference between BioRender Basic and BioRender Premium?
Need help?
If you’re still having trouble, our support team is here to help. You can reach us through:
- Email Support: support@biorender.com
- Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on bottom right-hand corner.