Cell Reports Figure Requirements
Cell Reports is an open-access journal from Cell Press. Figures follow the same guidelines as Cell, with RGB color mode and flexible file formats.
Figure Dimensions
| Layout | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Single Column | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Double Column | 174 mm | 200 mm |
Same as Cell: 85 mm single column, 174 mm double column.
Resolution & Color
Resolution
Minimum: 300 DPI
Recommended: 300 DPI
Same as Cell: 300 DPI minimum.
Color Mode
RGB
Cell Press journals use RGB. No CMYK conversion needed.
Accepted File Formats
Maximum file size: 20 MB per figure
Submission Checklist
- 1300 DPI minimum for raster images
- 2Single column: 85 mm; double column: 174 mm
- 3RGB color mode
- 4TIFF, EPS, PDF, or PNG format
- 5Embed fonts in vector files
- 6Use Arial or Helvetica for text
- 7Label panels with uppercase letters
- 8Include scale bars on microscopy images
Common Mistakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cell Reports and Cell have the same figure requirements?
Yes, Cell Reports follows the same figure guidelines as Cell and other Cell Press journals. Both use 85 mm / 174 mm widths, RGB, and the same format requirements.
Official Guidelines
Always verify requirements on the journal's official author guidelines page before submission. Journal policies may change.
Cell Reports official author guidelinesRelated Pages
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