cell-figure-guide
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Cell Figure Preparation Guide
Overview
This guide provides the complete specifications for preparing figures for submission to Cell and other Cell Press journals (e.g., Cell Stem Cell, Cell Reports, Molecular Cell). Cell Press has strict figure requirements and a rigorous image integrity policy.
Official reference: https://www.cell.com/information-for-authors/figure-guidelines
Resolution Requirements
| Image Type | Minimum Resolution | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Color / Grayscale photographs | 300 DPI | At desired print size |
| Black-and-white images | 500 DPI | At desired print size |
| Line art (graphs, diagrams) | 1,000 DPI | At desired print size |
IMPORTANT: All resolution measurements are at the desired print size, not at full-page size.