Springer Nature
Scientific Reports Template
Write your Scientific Reports paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official Springer Nature format — with superscript references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Scientific Reports format
| 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. Scientific Reports 12, 45–58 (2023). |
| Layout | Two column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Scientific Reports template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Scientific Reports format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Scientific Reports template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature two-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Scientific Reports use?
Scientific Reports 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. Scientific Reports 12, 45–58 (2023).
Is the Scientific Reports template one column or two?
Scientific Reports uses a two-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what Springer Nature expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Scientific Reports?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Scientific Reports 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 Scientific Reports template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Scientific Reports format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
What is Scientific Reports?
Open access journal publishing original research from all areas of the natural sciences. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by Springer Nature.
Can I export a submission-ready Scientific Reports PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Scientific Reports template (the sn-jnl class, two-column) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Scientific Reports template cost?
You can start writing in the Scientific Reports template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Scientific Reports PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.