Do I need a subscription for my thesis? Do I need a subscription for my thesis?

Do I need a subscription for my thesis?

If your thesis is going to be uploaded to a university database or library, our free basic version can be used.

If your thesis will be published in an article or journal, we do consider this a published thesis and recommend upgrading to our paid premium subscriptions to obtain the publication license.

Here is a breakdown of where you can use your figures on our self-serve plans ⏬

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Publishing uses        
Journal publication  
Journal Cover  
Published thesis  
Not-for-profit website  
Textbook figures, 5 or less  
Textbook figures, greater than 5 figures, or less than and equal to 15    
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Personal YouTube / social media (no profit)
Unpublished thesis
Conference poster (academic user)
Grant application
Academic Poster

Internal Meetings (lab or team)

 

Conference Presentation (Academic Audience)

 

Assignment/Exam

 

Teaching Slides

 

Personal Blog Website posts (No profit)
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