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Nature Photonics Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Nature Photonics in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Nature Photonics format
Nature Photonics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Photonic and Optical Devices, Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies, Quantum Information and Cryptography. Over its lifetime it has published 5,234 papers, which have received 759,829 citations.
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Superscript numbered (Nature) Superscript — small raised numerals in the text 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Nature Photonics 12, 45–58 (2023).
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| Publishes research in | Photonic and Optical Devices Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies Quantum Information and Cryptography Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications Mechanical and Optical Resonators |
| ISSN | 1749-4885 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 23.22 |
| h-index | 457 |
| i10-index | 2,592 |
| Article processing charge | $11,690 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.nature.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Nature Photonics template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Nature Photonics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Nature Photonics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Nature Photonics use?
Nature Photonics uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Nature Photonics 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Nature Photonics?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Nature Photonics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Nature Photonics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Nature Photonics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Nature Photonics?
Nature Portfolio journal (Springer Nature). It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Nature Photonics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Nature Photonics template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Nature Photonics template cost?
You can start writing in the Nature Photonics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Nature Photonics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.