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Detail SmartPlotShadow Snap logo Shadow Snap
What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers Free cinematic subtitle image maker
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree version available. SmartPlot Plus: 1 person $8, 2 people $7 each, 3+ people $6 each. One-time purchase, does not expire, supports up to 3 active devices per license. Each Plus License includes 50,000 S points per month for AI usage. Not given
Key features
  • Data import from CSV, TXT, and other formats
  • Advanced analysis tools including baseline correction, peak fitting, and curve fitting
  • Figure composition tool for combining plots and images
  • Editable flowcharts with BPMN and UML shapes
  • In-app AI Smart Panel for analyzing data through conversation
  • Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG, TIFF, and PPTX formats
  • Customizable color palettes and gradient colors
  • Workflow template recording and reuse
  • Bilingual interface supporting English and Chinese
  • Keep the first frame intact and stitch the following subtitle slices automatically
  • Process and export images locally with HTML5 Canvas without uploading photos
  • Support for Chinese, Latin, Thai, Vietnamese and Arabic fonts
  • Adjust font size, text color, outline color and slice height
  • Film color presets including Nolan White, Wong Kar-wai Gold, Tokyo Cyan and Minimal Mono
  • Customizable watermark with position, opacity and font size options
  • Support for JPG, PNG and WebP image formats
  • Interface available in Chinese and English
  • Safe margin adjustment for subtitle positioning
  • 2.39:1 Cinemascope canvas ready
What makes it different
  • Desktop application with local data processing for secure research data handling
  • In-app AI integration through MCP protocol for editing plots through conversation
  • Reusable workflow templates that record and automate repetitive analysis steps
  • Figure composer for precise multi-panel layouts with aligned plot areas
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux beta platforms
  • No account or installation required
  • All image processing runs locally in your browser
  • Automatically stitches subtitle slices while keeping the first frame intact
  • Multiple film-inspired color presets for professional styling
  • Full customization of fonts, colors, outlines and watermarks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check12 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)1610
Referring domains (Majestic)61

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