This article explains how to properly cite BioRender Content to ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and content license requirements. Citing BioRender accurately maintains ownership integrity and allows you to follow the terms associated with your subscription.
Citing BioRender with a publication license (premium only)
Except as expressly granted in our Terms of Service (including the relevant content license that applies to your subscription), we retain all rights, title and interest in and to our icons & templates in our BioRender library (what we call our “BioRender Content”). Since the ownership of BioRender Content belongs to BioRender, credit of that ownership with your unique citation ensures proper usage in line with the relevant content license that applies to your subscription.
When you export a figure for publishing, please ensure to export a Publication License and use the provided citation, which includes a unique figure URL. This citation can be placed in various sections, such as:
- Figure captions
- References page
- Acknowledgements section
The unique figure URL will allow readers to click on the citation and view your figure. You will have the ability to determine the level of access a reader has when viewing your figure. To learn more about reader permissions and figure accessibility, please see the CC-BY publishing and reader permissions article.
Publishing in open-access resources
If you’re publishing an open-access resource that requires CC-BY (Creative Commons) licensing, refer to this Help Center article: Publishing in open-access resources.
Publishing in closed-access resources
If you’re publishing a closed-access resource, please see this Help Center article: Publishing in closed-access resources.
Citing non-published figures
If you’re creating BioRender figures not intended for journal or textbook publishing (e.g., for a thesis, website, or social media), please use the citation: Created with BioRender.com.
Note: If you create a figure solely from your own content within the BioRender app—without using any icons, templates, or public BioRender Community content—a Publication License is not required, and citing BioRender is unnecessary.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with accessing or using a figure’s unique URL, try the following:
- Ensure you are on a premium plan and export the figure with the appropriate Publication License.
- Check permissions settings to confirm reader access level.
- Visit our CC-BY publishing and reader permissions article for further guidance on accessibility settings.
Related articles
- CC-BY publishing and reader permissions
- Publishing in open-access resources
- Publishing in closed-access resources
Need help?
If you’re still having trouble or have questions about citing BioRender, our support team is here to help. Reach out via:
- Email Support: support@biorender.com
- Live Chat: Available in the app by clicking the "Help" bubble in the bottom right-hand corner.