As an experienced scientific researcher for over two decades, Dr. Dror-Kolodkin-Gal has witnessed the impact of inadvertent image errors in publications – errors that have a toll upon researchers, their research institutes, and the publishers themselves. Looking for a solution, Dror and his co-founders founded Proofig to prevent these events.
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Proofig is at the forefront of scientific image verification, collaborating with world-leading publishers, journals, and research institutions. Our innovative AI-powered platform offers unique capabilities in detecting various forms of image manipulation, including AI-generated images. Proofig's wide adoption by major publishers and universities, coupled with recognition from leading research integrity officers, underscores our position as a trusted leader in maintaining scientific image integrity.

Proofig's AI system detects a wide range of image issues, including:

Our technology works across various image types, including microscopy, Western blots, and FACS images. Proofig's comprehensive analysis compares images within the manuscript, against each other, and with PubMed's extensive database of published material.
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Proofig uses an advanced AI system and image processing, capable of analyzing a wide variety of images, including:

While currently focused on life sciences, Proofig's technology is rapidly advancing. We can analyze any captured (not computer-generated) scientific images. If your field uses such images, we're eager to explore solutions. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
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Proofig flags all potential duplications without making final judgments. This approach is crucial because intentional duplications, like replicate experiments, are a legitimate part of scientific research. We provide advanced investigation tools to help users examine flagged images in detail. Users have the final decision on which issues to include in the report, ensuring that intentional and valid duplications are not misclassified as integrity issues.
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Proofig continuously monitors advancements in AI image generation. Like an immune system adapting to new threats, we're committed to expanding our capabilities to protect scientific integrity. We strive to enhance our detection algorithms as new AI models emerge in the field.

Proofig supports:

Whether you're preparing to publish, submit a grant, file a patent, or review published work, Proofig ensures image integrity.
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Using Proofig is simple:

The entire process is automated and typically takes just a few minutes. Our platform includes intuitive guides to assist you at every step.
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A sub-image is related to any single image, for example one microscopy picture or one line of western blot bands. Proofig is capable of analyzing a wide variety of images, including western blot bands, all types of microscopy slides (confocal, light or electron), plates, plants, mice, in-vitro and in-vivo images, and more.
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A few minutes. Proofig's automated system allows you to receive an entire analysis of your article's figures in less than 10 minutes and automatically generate an analysis report.
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Proofig supports both manual and automated uploads. You can also upload your manuscripts individually or by automated system using REST API, allowing an automated connection.
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Our pricing is based on the number of sub-images. We also offer a volume discount. You can also buy a yearly package that fits your needs. For more information, please visit our Pricing Page, or contact us with detailed information about your role, your needs, and the estimated number of sub-images required.

We analyze your entire article via a single PDF file, up to 30MB, with less than 100 pages. Just upload your manuscript – and Proofig will do all the hard work for you.
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Yes, you can upload images. Proofig automatically converts them into a PDF for analysis. Ensure the total size is under 50MB and within 100 pages.

Proofig supports Chrome browser. Firefox, Safari, and IE are currently not supported.

There is no need for high-resolution images. The PDF quality is checked on a 300DPI resolution.
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Nothing – the Proofig system is available to use online. You can log in from any computer to upload your images or view your report. You can also print your final report or save it as a PDF.

No, Proofig never uses data from user-uploaded manuscripts to train our models. We train our system exclusively using already published material within legal constraints. User-uploaded data is analyzed solely to detect image integrity issues in the submitted manuscript.
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All analyses are conducted on private, secure servers. Your manuscripts and reports remain fully confidential and are not used for any other purposes. We adhere to strict data privacy and security protocols to protect your data.
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Proofig's system uses a private server for you to log in and upload your file. You receive your results confidentially and privately.

Pre-checking figures is crucial because:

Proofig offers higher accuracy and significant time savings compared to manual checking. Our AI consistently applies rigorous standards, detecting subtle manipulations that might be missed by the human eye. The system can analyze an entire manuscript in minutes, dramatically reducing the time required for thorough image integrity checks.