Task-focused Workflow

Add a Scale Bar to a Microscopy Image

Follow the NotyScale workflow to open an image, confirm calibration, add a readable scale bar and export the prepared microscopy figure.

NotyScale: Add Scale Bars to Images add scale bar
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InputA microscopy image and a reliable calibration or known reference length.
OutputAn exported image with a calibrated, readable scale bar.

Workflow

  1. Open the image in NotyScale.
  2. Confirm or create the image calibration.
  3. Choose bar length, style and placement.
  4. Inspect the preview and export the figure.

What this workflow helps you do

Prepare a scale-labeled image in one guided workspace. Start with the image, confirm its scale and adjust the bar for the size at which readers will view it.

Before you accept the result

Check the real distance, unit and calibration attached to the current image. Inspect placement and readability in the exported file.

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