Understanding your BioRender publication rights

This article will help you understand your publication rights and how to obtain proof for using BioRender figures in various publications.

What are publication rights?

Publication rights allow you to legally use BioRender figures in journals, articles, promotional materials, and more. The type of subscription plan you have determines where and how you can publish these figures.

• Publication license required: Generally required for journals, textbooks, or projects reaching a large audience.
• No license required: Educational or personal uses, such as unpublished theses, academic presentations, or assignments.

For more details on publication permissions based on your subscription plan, check out this helpful article.

Step-by-step guide: Obtaining proof of publication rights

1. Confirm your subscription level:
   • You must be on a premium plan (not the free trial) to receive a publication license with your exported figure.
2. Exporting with publication license:
   • When exporting a figure on a premium plan, you can also choose to export a publication license. This license serves as proof of your publication rights.
   • BioRender provides publication licenses for both open and closed-access resources. Check out the related articles below for more information.
3. Where to find publication license information:
   • The publication license can be found in your computer files and downloads.

Troubleshooting common issues

• Can’t see the option to export a license: Double-check your account details to ensure you’re on a premium plan with publishing rights. 
• Email verification error message: If you see this error message when exporting a license, please follow the instructions outlined in this article to verify your email.
• General error message: Please reach out to our Support Team for further assistance.

Related articles

• Publishing in open-access resources
• Publishing in closed-access resources
• Where can I use my illustrations?

Need help?

If you’re still having trouble exporting a publication license, 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.