File type:
File must be an image. For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
BMP file can be accepted but JPG is recommended due to reduction in file size. For JPG compression please supply the highest possible quality (between 10-12) to prevent reduction of quality.

Resolution:
Minimum resolution of 150 DPI is recommended. 72 DPI files are not recommended!!
150 DPI is imperative iIf the figure contains text or other fine detail.

Lettering should be:

- In a sans serif typeface (preferably Helvetica or Arial)
- In the same typeface throughout
- Not placed directly over images or shaded areas
- Bold upright (not italic) and lowercase when labeling multipart figures
- In one-letter code in Courier for amino acid sequences
- Between 6 and 8 point for labels


Lines:
Ensure that lettering will remain readable after reduction (avoid large type or thick lines) - we recommend that lines are between 0.5 and 1 point