Author listing requirements for publishing BioRender figures

This article provides a guide for users on how to properly publish figures created in BioRender, covering licensing requirements, author listing rules, and step-by-step instructions to ensure compliance with publishing standards. 

BioRender licensing requirements:

To publish any figure created in BioRender, users must adhere to the following:

• Exporting with a Paid subscription: Only figures exported from BioRender with an active paid subscription can be used for publication.
• Generating a publication license: Each figure must be accompanied by a unique Publication License, generated through BioRender. This license includes a specific URL for citation purposes.

Listing requirements based on user type:

Specific cases

• Academic Individual (Student, Postdoc) or Industry Individual License Users: You may publish figures if you have an active subscription and are listed as the first, co-first, co-senior, or last author in the publication.
• Academic Lab, Institutional, Industry Team, or Enterprise License Users: Author listing is not required to publish figures.

How to share illustrations among authors

If multiple authors need access to a figure:

• Ensure each user has the appropriate license based on their role (e.g., lead author vs. contributing author).
• Share figures directly via BioRender’s collaboration features to maintain access rights and ensure compliance with publication standards.

Troubleshooting common issues

If you encounter issues during the publishing process, consider these tips:

• Figure export issues: Make sure you have an active subscription before attempting to export.
• Missing publication license: Ensure you generate a Publication License through BioRender before submitting to a journal.

Related articles

• Where can I use my illustrations?
• Citing BioRender 
• Publishing in Open-access Journals 
• Publishing in Closed-access Journals

What's next

To continue enhancing your publishing experience, consider:

• Exploring BioRender’s citation tools to streamline the inclusion of figures in your publications.
• Reviewing BioRender’s collaboration and sharing features for seamless teamwork on research projects.
• Familiarizing yourself with BioRender’s compliance guidelines for different journals and publication types.

Need Help?

If you need further assistance, our support team is here to help:

• Email Support: support@biorender.com
• Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on bottom right-hand corner.