Paper Prism
Extract high-res figures from any research paper via DOI
What it does
Paper Prism takes the pain out of manual screenshots. Simply paste a DOI or upload a PDF to extract every single image, flowchart, and diagram in high quality instantly. Perfect for researchers, students, and science communicators. No logins, no paywalls—just the data you need. Featuring a global leaderboard and live research hub, it's not just a tool; it's where the world researches together.
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