Using graphs in BioRender illustrations and posters

📝 Note: This article reflects the classic BioRender canvas. For guidance on the updated experience, check out our article on the new canvas to explore key features and updates in the latest version.

Graphs are a powerful way to display data in BioRender. You can import graphs into illustrations or posters and customize their visual properties without affecting the original file. 

Insert a graph directly into an illustration

To add an existing graph to a new or current illustration:

1. Open the illustration where you want the graph.
2. Click the Graphs icon on the left-hand toolbar.
3. Choose the file that contains the graph.
4. Select the specific graph you want to import.
5. The graph will appear in the center of your canvas.

Copy and paste a graph between illustrations

You can also use standard copy-paste functions to move graphs between projects.

1. Open the illustration that contains the graph.
2. Select the graph by clicking on it.
3. Copy the graph:
   
   • Use Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac),
   • Or right-click and select Copy.
4. Open the new illustration.
5. Paste the graph:
   
   • Use Ctrl + V or Cmd + V,
   • Or right-click and select Paste.

Note: After pasting or importing, you can still customize aspects of the graph such as:

• Color
• Error bars
• Borders
• Axis titles

Note: You won’t be able to access or edit the underlying dataset from this view.

Add a graph to a poster

You can insert a graph into a BioRender poster using the same steps as for illustrations.

1. Open your poster project.
2. Create or select an image section on the poster.
3. Click the Image icon to open the gallery.
4. Locate the graph file you want to use.
5. Select the graph you want to import.
6. The graph will be placed in the center of the selected image section.

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Edit a graph inside your poster

Once a graph is added to your poster:

1. Click the Pen (edit) icon on the graph.
2. A pop-up will appear where you can customize:
   
   
   • Colors
   • Labels
   • Borders
   • Error bars

Important:

• Edits will not affect the original graph file.
• You cannot access or modify the underlying dataset from this pop-up view.

When finished:

• Click Done and your updated graph will appear in your poster.

Note: When importing your graph into a BioRender illustration or poster, you will still be able to edit the aesthetics of the graph (colour, error bars, border, axis titles etc.) 

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✨ Note: Looking to match graph styling with your brand? Brand Kits (available on Industry and Academic Institutional plans) help keep colors, fonts, and borders consistent across all your figures and posters. Learn about Brand Kits ↗

Related articles

• BioRender Graph
• Creating a new poster
• Resizing and rearranging content in posters

Need help?

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