If you're unable to locate the right icon for your project in BioRender, there are multiple options available to help you find, create, or request the perfect icon.
1. Browse the icon library
Start by searching BioRender’s Icon Library, where you can explore a diverse collection of icons. You might find a suitable match for your project by refining your search terms.
2. Upload your own images
If you can't find the right icon, you can upload custom images from other sources to use in your illustrations.
How to upload an image:
- Navigate to your Gallery or open an existing illustration.
- Select the Upload Image option.
- Choose a file from your computer and insert it into your illustration.
Check out this tutorial.
3. Use AI tools to customize an icon
If you find an icon or image that’s close to what you need, use BioRender’s AI image editing tools to customize it for your illustration.
You can:
- Apply BioRender Style to match BioRender’s visual style
- Restyle an icon using styles such as 3D, line art, watercolor, or pencil sketch
- Remove an image background
- Remove text and labels
- Use Custom Edit to add, remove, or change specific details using a text prompt
Note: AI image editing uses AI credits. Review generated images for scientific accuracy before using them in your final figure.
Learn more:
- Visit How to make your own icon with AI to best fit your illustration to learn how to use each AI image editing tool.
4. Request custom icons (Premium subscriptions)
Certain Premium subscriptions allow users to request custom icons tailored to specific needs.
Check your eligibility:
- Visit this article to determine if you qualify for custom icon requests.
- Follow the instructions to submit a request if eligible.
5. Share custom icon suggestions
Even if you're not on a Industry Team or Enterprise subscription, you can still contribute to expanding our icon library by submitting Custom Icon Suggestions.
How to suggest an icon:
- Use the suggestion form linked in this article to share your ideas.
- Provide details on the icon’s design and intended use to help our team consider adding it.
6. Customize existing icons
If an icon is close to what you're looking for, try modifying it using custom cropping or ungrouping eligible icons.
How to customize an icon:
- Use the Crop Tool to refine the icon’s shape.
- Ungroup elements of certain icons to adjust individual components.
What’s next
By using these strategies, you can ensure you always have access to the right visuals for your work. Check out our Learning Hub for more tutorials.
Need help? Reach out to our support team at support@biorender.com or start a live chat by clicking the "Chat With Us" bubble in the bottom right corner.
