Changelog

Style Reference Image

Saw a published graphical abstract whose style you'd want for your own paper? Now you can hand it to the AI as a reference:

• Upload the abstract you want to mimic: A published graphical abstract, a figure from a paper, an illustration — anything visual works
• Style only, never the content: Color palette, line work, icon style, and layout are borrowed from your reference. The science still comes from your own abstract — it never copies the reference's contents.
• Works with Text and PDF input: Add a style reference in either generation mode
• 10MB limit, drag-and-drop or click to upload

Smart Guardrails

• Journal guidelines win: If you've selected a target journal, its visual rules still take priority over the reference
• No content leakage: The AI is constrained to borrow style only — your abstract is never replaced with the reference's contents
• Persisted for support: Your reference image is saved with each request, so we can help if anything looks off

Tips for Best Results

• Pick a reference where the visual style is consistent (a single figure beats a collage)
• High-contrast palettes and clear icon work transfer best
• Combine with a target journal to lock in both the academic conventions and the look you want

History at Your Fingertips

No more bouncing back to the dashboard to find an earlier version:

• Inline Access: Every generation and edit shows up in the panel right inside the editor
• One-Click Reuse: Tap any past version to view, download, or keep editing
• Auto Refresh: New results appear the moment they're ready — no manual reload
• Mobile Optimized: Panel adapts to small screens for on-the-go review

Why It Matters

Iterating on a graphical abstract usually means trying several variations before landing on the right one. With the history panel inline, you can compare versions, pick the best, and refine — all in a single view.

Multi-Language Support

GAAbstract now speaks your language:

• 6 Languages Supported: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and French
• Language Switcher: Easily switch languages from the footer
• Localized Error Messages: API error messages now display in your preferred language
• Complete UI Translation: All interface elements, including dashboard and pricing pages

Daily Check-in Rewards

Earn free credits every day:

• 7-Day Streak System: Consecutive check-ins unlock bonus rewards
• Smart Check-in Dialog: Different prompts for logged-in and guest users
• Credit History: Track your earned credits with detailed descriptions

Export Quality Improvements

Publication-ready exports:

• 300 DPI Output: Export images at print-quality resolution for journal submissions
• Async Provider Support: Seamlessly export images from all generation providers
• Admin Download: Administrators can now download user-generated images

Platform Enhancements

• By a Human Page: Meet the real person behind the product
• Footer Redesign: Added legal links, friend links, and better navigation
• Faster Generation: Reduced estimated generation time from 2 minutes to 1 minute
• Polling Fallback: Added reliability mechanism for Vercel serverless SSE communication

Bug Fixes

• Fixed redirect to signup page for unauthenticated users clicking generate button
• Fixed image URL and white border issues in edit functionality
• Fixed pricing page feature list not displaying in correct language
• Fixed sidebar navigation links not preserving language prefix

Storage Optimization

Significantly reduced database storage usage:

• URL Storage Instead of Base64: Store image URLs instead of Base64 after generation, dramatically reducing database size
• Base64 Migration Script: Provided migration script to convert historical Base64 data to URLs
• Image Loading Optimization: Improved image loading error handling and user feedback

Marketing Features

Marketing tools to improve conversion:

• Promotional Banner: Display marketing banner for free users
• Pricing Modal: New pricing modal to guide users to upgrade
• Premium Experience: Paid users no longer see promotional banners

Platform Improvements

• Image Retrieval API: New endpoint for graphical abstract image retrieval
• Stripe Climate: Added Stripe Climate link in footer to showcase environmental commitment

Bug Fixes

• Fixed request body too large issue in edit functionality
• Fixed padding and white background issues in result image container
• Fixed type error where annotatedImage.dataBase64 could be undefined

Daily Check-in Feature

Earn free credits by checking in daily:

• Daily Check-in: Get free credits by checking in every day
• Credit Records: Check-in credit descriptions support internationalization
• Check-in Tracking: New daily_checkin database table to track check-in records

Blog Management System

Complete blog content management:

• Categories & Tags: Support for blog post categories and tags
• AI Image Generation: Blog posts support AI-generated images
• One-click Translation: Admins can translate blog posts with one click (skips published posts)
• Category Tag Sync: Automatically sync blog categories and tags to relation tables

User Experience Improvements

• Example Gallery: Added exampleGallery block to showcase generation examples
• Media Records Renamed: Renamed "Media Records" to "Abstracts" for clarity
• Generation Wait Prompt: Improved user prompts during generation wait
• Right-click Protection: Disabled right-click to open images, protecting user work

Platform Improvements

• Animations: Added page animations for better visual experience
• Refund Policy: Added 7-day no-questions-asked refund policy
• Favicon Fix: Fixed favicon shortcut path

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issues in user registration flow
• Fixed documentation-related issues
• Fixed image download functionality

Core Features

GAAbstract officially launched, providing AI-powered graphical abstract generation for researchers:

• AI Graphical Abstract Generation: Upload your paper, generate publication-ready graphical abstracts in seconds
• Multiple Generation Providers: Support for Gemini and other AI image generation models
• Image Editing: Edit and adjust generated graphical abstracts
• History: Save all generated graphical abstracts for viewing and downloading anytime

User System

• User Authentication: Email registration and Google, GitHub social login
• Credit System: Credit-based usage model for flexible control
• Subscription Plans: Free, Pro (monthly/yearly), and Lifetime pricing tiers
• Credit Packs: Purchase credit packs on demand

Technical Architecture

• Built with Next.js 15 and App Router
• Type-safe database operations with Drizzle ORM
• Stripe payment integration
• SSE real-time communication support

Internationalization

• Bilingual Support: English and Simplified Chinese
• Complete Translation: All UI elements support internationalization