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Editable Figure vs iAuthor
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Convert AI figures into editable vector graphics.
Streamline academic authoring and peer review
Primary task
Editable SVGs
Academic editing
Pricing
Free Trial · Trial; then from $29.9
Unknown
Pricing details
Free + from $29.9
Not documented — check the provider
Billing cycle
Pay-as-you-go
Not documented
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Make
Not documented
Source rating
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Converts scientific figures to SVG
- Output compatible with Illustrator
- Output compatible with PowerPoint
- Output compatible with Inkscape
- Smart OCR for accurate identification
- Designed for academic work
- Facilitates proofreading, content authoring
- Enables peer reviewing
- HTML-based user interactions
- Supports idea exchange
Listed limitations
- Limited to SVG output
- No mention of color preservation
- No batch conversion feature
- No dedicated mobile application
- SVG - Partial Image Embed feature undefined
- HTML-based could limit functionality
- Limited to academic work
- Collaboration feature requires coordination
- No mobile app mentioned
- May not support all languages