You can use BioRender figures in YouTube videos or on social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Meta, etc.) to explain concepts and share your work.
Guidelines:
- Free Basic Version: You can use the free Basic version if your videos or social media accounts do not generate personal profit.
- Industry License Version: If your YouTube channel or social media accounts make money from ads, you must have an Industry License. See our Pricing Page for more information.
- Citation Requirement: Always credit BioRender when using our figures. Include “Created with BioRender.com” or your unique figure URL. For more details, see our article on Citing BioRender.
Here’s what you need to know about different plans:
License and Usage:
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Publishing uses |
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Journal publication |
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Published thesis |
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Not-for-profit website |
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Textbook figures, 5 or less |
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Textbook figures, greater than 5 figures, or less than and equal to 15 |
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Personal YouTube / social media (no profit) |
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Unpublished thesis |
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Grant application |
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Academic Poster |
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Internal Meetings (lab or team)
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Teaching Slides
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Personal Blog Website posts (No profit) |
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Industry |
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Free |
Industry Individual License |
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Unpublished thesis |
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Personal YouTube / social media |
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Conference Presentation
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Journal publication |
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Published thesis |
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Journal cover |
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Textbook figures, 5 or less |
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YouTube / social media channels that generate revenue |
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Marketing materials |
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Any commercial uses that generate profit |
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Trade show materials including brochures |
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Information Packets/User Guides that are associated with a product. (Non-Educational)
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Company website
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Plan-Specific Details:
- Basic Account: The watermark must be included on any figures you export.
- Premium Plans (Academic or Industry): Best for anyone looking to print or publish their figures.
- Published or Printed Materials: If you’re sharing your work in printed or published materials, don’t forget to include “Created with BioRender.com” or your unique figure URL, which you can find in the Publication License in the BioRender app. Please review the article, Citing BioRender, for more information on how to cite your figures.
If you have any questions or concerns:
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Email Support: support@biorender.com
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Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on bottom right-hand corner.
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