How to use the new BioRender canvas How to use the new BioRender canvas

How to use the new BioRender canvas

We’re excited to share the new BioRender canvas-built to make scientific figure creation faster, simpler, and more intuitive. The new canvas features a refreshed layout, smarter search powered by AI, and streamlined editing tools that help you move from idea to finished figure.

To learn how to opt in and start using the new canvas, please refer to this article.

Whether you're starting from a blank canvas or customizing a ready-made template, everything’s been rethought to save you time and help you stay focused on your science.

Explore the key updates below, and check out the related articles at the end for guides on using specific features.

New features at a glance

1. AI Features

BioRender AI is built directly into the new canvas to help you create and edit figures more efficiently. You can use AI to edit images with tools such as Apply BioRender Style, Remove Background, Apply 3D Style, Remove Text, Adjust Colors, Custom Edit and Add or Remove Elements.

You can also draft a figure from a prompt, including protocols, timelines, and flowcharts.

AI tools are accessible from the AI panel in the left toolbar and use credits, which are displayed within the panel.

2. Personalized template recommendations

When you create a new illustration, the editor now suggests relevant templates based on your field of research. This allows you to start with a pre-made template that closely matches your research needs.

3. Smart search

The new search bar supports natural language processing (NLP), allowing you to quickly search for multiple items at once. For example, typing "glycine, proline, serine" will return results for all three in a single search. 

4. Context bar for quick actions

A Quick Edit menu provides easy access to relevant actions like:

  • Color adjustments via presets
  • Layer reordering
  • Flip and crop tools

If you need more advanced options, an Edit Panel is available at the click of a button.

5. Multi-selection and alignment

Selecting multiple items is now simpler than ever with 'Shift + Click'. Once multiple elements are selected, the context bar updates dynamically to display alignment and arrangement options, making it easier to organize your illustration neatly.

6. Unified sharing

The 'Share menu' now consolidates collaboration options in one place.

You can:

  • Invite collaborators via email
  • Generate and copy shareable links
  • Copy your figure directly to Microsoft PowerPoint

7. Clean canvas editing

Canvas features have been repositioned to the bottom of the screen to create a cleaner, more streamlined workspace. Slide controls are now located in the bottom toolbar, alongside options to adjust canvas size, change canvas color, and enable tools such as gridlines and the ruler. 

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What's next? 

Watch this video to get a hands-on walkthrough of the new BioRender canvas and explore all the latest features: 🎥 Watch the All-New Canvas Tutorial

Need help?

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

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