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Paper2Poster: Academic Poster Generation

Overview

Paper2Poster automatically generates professional academic posters from research papers. The system extracts key content, designs visually appealing layouts, and creates print-ready posters suitable for conferences, symposiums, and academic presentations.

Core Capabilities

1. Content Extraction

  • Identifies key findings and contributions
  • Extracts important figures and tables
  • Summarizes methodology
  • Highlights results and conclusions
  • Preserves citations and references

2. Layout Design

  • Creates balanced, professional layouts
  • Optimizes content density and white space
  • Establishes clear visual hierarchy
  • Supports multiple poster sizes
  • Adapts to different content types

3. Visual Design

  • Applies color schemes and branding
  • Optimizes typography for readability
  • Ensures figure quality and sizing
  • Creates cohesive visual identity
  • Maintains academic presentation standards

Usage

Basic Poster Generation

python pipeline_all.py \
  --input-dir "path/to/papers" \
  --output-dir "path/to/output" \
  --model-choice 1 \
  --generate-poster

Custom Poster Dimensions

python pipeline_all.py \
  --input-dir "path/to/papers" \
  --output-dir "path/to/output" \
  --model-choice 2 \
  --generate-poster \
  --poster-width-inches 60 \
  --poster-height-inches 40

Parameters

Basic Configuration: - --input-dir: Directory containing paper files - --output-dir: Directory for generated posters - --model-choice: LLM model selection (1=GPT-4, 2=GPT-4.1) - --generate-poster: Enable poster generation

Poster Dimensions: - --poster-width-inches: Width in inches (default: 48) - --poster-height-inches: Height in inches (default: 36) - --poster-orientation: Portrait or landscape (default: landscape) - --poster-dpi: Resolution in DPI (default: 300)

Design Options: - --poster-template: Template style (default: modern) - --color-scheme: Color palette selection - --institution-branding: Include institution colors and logos - --font-family: Typography selection

Standard Poster Sizes

Conference Standard Sizes

  • 4' × 3' (48" × 36"): Most common conference poster
  • 5' × 4' (60" × 48"): Large format for major conferences
  • 3' × 4' (36" × 48"): Portrait orientation for narrow spaces
  • A0 (841mm × 1189mm): International standard
  • A1 (594mm × 841mm): Compact conference poster

Custom Sizes

The system supports any custom dimensions. Specify using:

--poster-width-inches [width] --poster-height-inches [height]

Input Requirements

Supported Input Formats

  1. LaTeX source (preferred)
  2. Main .tex file with complete paper
  3. All figures and tables referenced

  4. Compiled successfully

  5. PDF

  6. High-quality PDF with embedded fonts
  7. Selectable text (not scanned)
  8. High-resolution figures

Required Content Elements

  • Title and authors
  • Abstract or summary
  • Methodology description
  • Key results
  • Conclusions
  • References (optional but recommended)
  • High-resolution figures (300 DPI minimum)
  • Vector graphics (PDF, SVG, EPS)
  • Institution logo
  • Author photos (optional)
  • QR codes for website/repo links

Output Structure

output/paper_name/poster/
├── poster_final.pdf          # Print-ready poster
├── poster_final.png          # High-res PNG version
├── poster_preview.pdf        # Low-res preview
├── poster_source/            # Source files
│   ├── layout.pptx          # Editable PowerPoint
│   ├── layout.svg           # Vector graphics
│   └── layout.json          # Layout specification
├── assets/                   # Extracted assets
│   ├── figures/             # Poster figures
│   ├── logos/               # Institution logos
│   └── qrcodes/             # Generated QR codes
└── metadata/
    ├── design_spec.json     # Design specifications
    └── content_map.json     # Content organization

Poster Layout Sections

Standard Sections

  1. Header
  2. Title (large, prominent)
  3. Authors and affiliations
  4. Institution logos

  5. Conference information

  6. Introduction/Background

  7. Problem statement
  8. Research motivation

  9. Brief literature context

  10. Methods

  11. Experimental design
  12. Key procedures
  13. Important parameters

  14. Visual workflow diagram

  15. Results

  16. Key findings (largest section)
  17. Primary figures and tables
  18. Statistical summaries

  19. Visual data representations

  20. Conclusions

  21. Main takeaways
  22. Implications

  23. Future work

  24. References & Contact

  25. Selected key references
  26. Author contact information
  27. QR codes for paper/website
  28. Acknowledgments

Design Templates

Modern Template (Default)

  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Bold colors for headers
  • Ample white space
  • Modern typography
  • Focus on visual hierarchy

Academic Template

  • Traditional academic styling
  • Conservative color palette
  • Dense information layout
  • Classic serif typography
  • Standard section organization

Visual Template

  • Image-focused layout
  • Large figure displays
  • Minimal text density
  • Infographic elements
  • Story-driven flow

Technical Template

  • Equation-friendly layout
  • Code snippet support
  • Detailed methodology sections
  • Technical figure emphasis
  • Engineering/CS aesthetic

Color Schemes

Predefined Schemes

  • Institutional: Uses institution branding colors
  • Professional: Navy blue and gray palette
  • Vibrant: Bold, eye-catching colors
  • Nature: Green and earth tones
  • Tech: Modern blue and cyan
  • Warm: Orange and red accents
  • Cool: Blue and purple tones

Custom Color Schemes

Specify custom colors in configuration:

{
  "primary": "#1E3A8A",
  "secondary": "#3B82F6",
  "accent": "#F59E0B",
  "background": "#FFFFFF",
  "text": "#1F2937"
}

Typography Options

Font Families

  • Sans-serif (default): Clean, modern, highly readable
  • Serif: Traditional academic appearance
  • Mixed: Serif for body, sans-serif for headers
  • Monospace: For code and technical content

Size Hierarchy

  • Title: 72-96pt
  • Section headers: 48-60pt
  • Subsection headers: 36-48pt
  • Body text: 24-32pt
  • Captions: 18-24pt
  • References: 16-20pt

Quality Assurance

Automated Checks

  • Text readability: Minimum font size verification
  • Color contrast: Accessibility compliance
  • Figure quality: Resolution and clarity checks
  • Layout balance: Content distribution analysis
  • Branding consistency: Logo and color verification

Manual Review Checklist

  1. ☐ All figures are high resolution and clear
  2. ☐ Text is readable from 3-6 feet away
  3. ☐ Color scheme is professional and consistent
  4. ☐ No text overlaps or layout issues
  5. ☐ Institution logos are correct and high quality
  6. ☐ QR codes work and link to correct URLs
  7. ☐ Author information is accurate
  8. ☐ Key findings are prominently displayed
  9. ☐ References are properly formatted
  10. ☐ File is correct size and resolution for printing

File Specifications

  • Format: PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 for professional printing
  • Resolution: 300 DPI minimum, 600 DPI for fine details
  • Color mode: CMYK for print (system auto-converts from RGB)
  • Bleed: 0.125" bleed on all sides (automatically added)
  • Fonts: All fonts embedded in PDF

Printing Recommendations

  1. Print shop: Use professional poster printing service
  2. Paper type: Matte or satin finish for academic posters
  3. Backing: Foam core or rigid backing for stability
  4. Protection: Lamination optional but recommended
  5. Test print: Print A4/Letter size preview first

Budget Options

  • Standard: $50-100 for 4'×3' poster at professional shop
  • Economy: $20-40 for print-only (no mounting)
  • Premium: $150-300 for high-end materials and mounting
  • DIY: <$10 for multiple pages tiled and assembled

Advanced Features

QR Code Generation

Automatically generates QR codes for: - Paper PDF or DOI - Project website - GitHub repository - Data repository - Author profiles (ORCID, Google Scholar)

Institution Branding

When enabled: - Extracts institution from author affiliations - Searches for official logos (requires Google Search API) - Applies institution color schemes - Matches brand guidelines

Interactive Elements (Digital Posters)

For digital display or virtual conferences: - Clickable links and references - Embedded videos in figures - Interactive data visualizations - Animated transitions

Best Practices

Content Optimization

  1. Focus on key findings: Poster should tell story at a glance
  2. Limit text: Use bullet points, avoid paragraphs
  3. Prioritize visuals: Figures should dominate the space
  4. Clear flow: Guide viewer through logical progression
  5. Highlight contributions: Make novelty obvious

Design Optimization

  1. Use contrast: Ensure text is easily readable
  2. Maintain hierarchy: Size indicates importance
  3. Balance content: Avoid crowding any section
  4. Consistent styling: Same fonts, colors throughout
  5. White space: Don't fill every inch

Figure Optimization

  1. Large enough: Minimum 6" width for main figures
  2. High resolution: 300 DPI minimum
  3. Clear labels: Axis labels, legends readable
  4. Remove clutter: Simplify for poster format
  5. Use captions: Brief, informative descriptions

Limitations

  • Complex equations may need manual adjustment for readability
  • Very long papers may require content prioritization
  • Custom branding requires manual specification or API access
  • Multi-language support limited to common languages
  • 3D visualizations may lose quality in 2D poster format

Integration with Other Components

Combine Paper2Poster with: - Paper2Web: Use matching visual design and color scheme - Paper2Video: Create poster walk-through video - AutoPR: Generate social media graphics from poster

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