Plottie is an AI research assistant that turns raw data, text descriptions, and spreadsheets into publication-quality plots, diagrams, and scientific illustrations—no coding or expensive licenses required.
What is Plottie?
Plottie is a web-based AI tool that takes raw data (CSV, TSV, TXT, Excel files) or plain-text descriptions and generates publication-ready scientific figures in seconds. It outputs high-resolution vector graphics (SVG, PDF) suitable for journals like Nature or Science. Plottie is built specifically for researchers and academics, not generic image generators—it ensures biological structures, chemical formulas, and data visualizations are logically accurate, not just artistically pleasing.
Key Features
- Automatic plot recommendation — Plottie analyzes uploaded data columns and variable relationships, then suggests the best visualization (e.g., volcano plot, MA plot, heatmap) with default axis mappings.
- Scientific illustration from text — Describe a diagram in plain language (e.g., a cell signaling pathway); Plottie generates a structured, editable vector illustration with correct labels and no hallucinated details.
- Flowchart generation — Paste your methodology text or protocol; Plottie extracts steps and produces a clean, editable flowchart without manual alignment.
- Editable text layers — Unlike pixel-based AI tools, Plottie outputs text that can be corrected, translated, or resized before export.
- SVG and PDF export — Export high-resolution vector files that scale without quality loss, ideal for papers and posters.
- Infinite canvas with smart layout — Arrange multiple plots, diagrams, and notes on a zoomable workspace; AI auto-arranges them into a grid for your manuscript.
- Generous free tier — Unlimited plot generation and standard-quality exports at no cost; Pro plans unlock high-resolution vector exports and advanced AI features.
- No coding or expensive licenses — Works entirely in the browser, replacing tools like Python (matplotlib), GraphPad Prism, and Origin.
Who is it for?
- Postdocs and PhD candidates who need publication-ready figures quickly without spending days tweaking matplotlib scripts or learning expensive software.
- Principal investigators who review and edit diagrams for grants and manuscripts, wanting precise control over text labels and export formats.
- Lab technicians who generate routine batch plots (boxplots, volcano plots) from spreadsheets and need automated recommendations.
- Academic authors preparing manuscripts for high-impact journals that require vector graphics (SVG/PDF) to avoid pixelation.
What can you do with Plottie?
- Visualize experimental results: Upload a CSV containing replicate growth data or gene expression values; Plottie automatically recommends a boxplot, volcano plot, or heatmap with proper axis labels and significance coloring.
- Turn a method section into a flowchart: Paste your protocol text into Plottie; it parses the steps and generates a logical step-by-step flowchart ready for your paper's methods figure.
- Generate a scientific diagram from a short description: Type "DNA replication fork with leading and lagging strands labeled" and receive a rigorous vector diagram with correct helical turns and accurate labels, editable in-browser.
- Organize multiple figures on an infinite canvas: Drop several plots and diagrams onto the workspace, then use the smart layout feature to auto-arrange them into a publication-ready panel.
How does Plottie work?
Upload your data file (CSV, TSV, TXT, Excel) or type a description. Plottie automatically detects variable types and relationships, then recommends the best plot type with default axis mappings. You can tweak colors, labels, and export settings before downloading SVG or PDF. For diagrams and flowcharts, paste or describe your structure—Plottie generates the vector layout in seconds.
