For your final submission, images are required as high-resolution .tif files (1200 d.p.i. for line drawings and 300 d.p.i. for color and half-tone artwork.
For more details visit the Oxford University Press guidelines for preparing manuscripts, in particular the section on figures.
For a simple guide to preparing figure files, please see our short guidelines. These guidelines cover recommended file formats, resolution, sizing, and colour management options, to help you achieve the best outcomes online and in print. They should be read in conjunction with any specific guidelines provided on the website of your chosen journal.
Please also consider accessibility when designing your figure, so that your images can be easily understood by colour-blind and visually-impaired readers. Guidelines for preparing different image-types, including recommendations for colour palettes, colour contrast, image layout, and text accessibility.