Reusable template
Prompt template
Create a ChatGPT image prompt for [image type]. Show [primary subject] in [scene context], with [visual constraints], [style or material notes], and [output destination].
Model prompt library
ChatGPT Image Prompts with Examples
Copy ChatGPT image prompt examples for product shots, portraits, posters, UI concepts, social posts, and practical image workflows.
ChatGPT image promptsChatGPT image prompt examplesAI image prompt examplesimage prompts for ChatGPTLast updated: 2026-05-25
ChatGPT image prompts are plain-language image briefs that describe what the model should create and how the result will be used. Strong prompts read less like keywords and more like a compact creative direction.
Quick answer
Use this page when you need examples before choosing a narrower prompt category. The examples show how to turn a vague idea into subject, composition, lighting, style, and output constraints that can move into Image2Studio.
Best used for
- Prompt inspiration
- Product visuals
- Social content
- Design mockups
Prompt structure
- Image type: make this decision concrete instead of stacking vague adjectives.
- Primary subject: name the main object and the visual priority it should hold.
- Scene context: make this decision concrete instead of stacking vague adjectives.
- Visual constraints: make this decision concrete instead of stacking vague adjectives.
- Generation destination: state the exact format so the output fits the channel.
Prompt example
Product photo example
Create a ChatGPT image prompt for a clean ecommerce product photo. Show a white ceramic diffuser on pale wood, centered three-quarter angle, soft window light, no extra props, crisp product edges, and 1:1 marketplace crop.
It converts a broad request into a product photography brief with crop and prop limits.
Prompt example
Social post example
Generate a ChatGPT image prompt for a social launch post. Show one oversized phone screen with an AI-generated poster preview, orange CTA sticker, paper desk background, strong top headline-safe area, and 4:5 mobile feed crop.
It keeps the hook readable at mobile thumbnail size.
Prompt example
Portrait example
Create a ChatGPT image prompt for a professional founder portrait. Show a person in a charcoal jacket near a large window, natural skin texture, soft catchlights, quiet office background, shoulders-up composition, 1:1 profile crop.
It controls the lighting, crop, and background instead of asking for a generic professional portrait.
Common mistakes
- Writing only a mood word like aesthetic or premium.
- Forgetting where the image will be used.
- Forcing exact text into generated images when final type should be added later.
- Mixing too many subjects in one prompt.
How to customize
Swap one variable at a time: image type, subject, setting, crop, lighting, or style. Keep the destination explicit so the generated image still fits the page, ad, profile, or post.
What is the difference between a ChatGPT image prompt and a normal prompt?
A useful image prompt includes visual constraints such as subject, camera, light, crop, material, background, and final placement, not just a task instruction.
Can I adapt these for GPT Image 2?
Yes. The same structure works for GPT Image 2-oriented workflows in Image2Studio.
Should I include exact text in the generated image?
Only when text rendering is essential. For marketing images, it is usually safer to reserve text-safe space and add final copy in a design tool.
Best used for
- Prompt inspiration
- Product visuals
- Social content
- Design mockups
Prompt structure
- Image type
- Primary subject
- Scene context
- Visual constraints
- Generation destination
Prompt examples
Copy-ready examples
UI Mockups
Screenshot Of The Yahoo Homepage
Screenshot of the {argument name="website" default="Yahoo"} homepage.
Poster
Gritty Cinematic Boxing Promotional Poster
A gritty, cinematic boxing promotional poster featuring a face-to-face staredown between {argument name="fighter 1" default="Mike Tyson"} on the left and {argument name="fighter 2" default="Sam Altman"} on the right. The left fighter is an older, bald man with a tribal facial tattoo, wearing a black boxing glove with "TYSON" printed on it. The right fighter is a younger man with dark wavy hair, wearing a black boxing glove featuring the OpenAI logo and text. Both men have intense, serious expressions, with highly detailed skin textures and sweat. The background is an out-of-focus boxing ring under bright stadium lights. The poster has a vintage, slightly scratched grunge texture. At the top, text reads "WORLD TECH vs BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP" in white and "{argument name="top tagline" default="NO CODE. ALL CHAOS."}" in red. In the center, large bold typography reads "MIKE TYSON" in red, "★ VS ★" in red, and "SAM ALTMAN" in large cream-white letters. Below this, text reads "{argument name="middle tagline" default="THE BRAWN. THE BRAIN. THE FUTURE."}". At the bottom, 3 columns of text display "{argument name="event date" default="SAT JULY 26"}", "LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW" in red, and "AT&T STADIUM ARLINGTON, TX". The very bottom footer reads "PRESENTED BY NETFLIX | TESLA | OPENAI".
UI Mockups
Web Browser UI Mockup
{ "type": "web browser UI mockup", "platform": "{argument name=\"platform name\" default=\"YouTube\"}", "browser_window": { "style": "macOS light mode", "tab": "YouTube", "url_bar": "youtube.com" }, "layout": { "header": { "components": ["hamburger menu", "platform logo", "search bar", "create video icon", "notifications bell", "user profile avatar"] }, "sidebar": { "position": "left", "item_count": 11, "sections": [ { "name": "Main", "items": ["Home", "Shorts", "Subscriptions", "Originals", "YouTube Music"] }, { "name": "Explore", "items": ["Trending", "Shopping", "Music", "Movies", "Live", "Gaming"] } ] }, "main_content": { "category_tags": { "count": 10, "labels": ["All", "Gaming", "Music", "Live", "Podcasts", "AI", "Cars", "Mixes", "News", "Recently uploaded"] }, "video_grid": { "card_count": 5, "cards": [ { "position": "top left", "size": "large", "thumbnail_description": "Sam Altman and Greg Brockman sitting on a stage next to a standing humanoid robot, text overlay 'OpenAI Introducing Our Humanoid Robot', LIVE badge", "video_title": "{argument name=\"featured live stream title\" default=\"Introducing Our Humanoid Robot\"}", "channel_name": "{argument name=\"featured live stream channel\" default=\"OpenAI\"}", "metadata": "482K watching now" }, { "position": "top right", "size": "large", "thumbnail_description": "surprised man's face on the left, a large mansion hidden in a forest with an explosion on the right, bold yellow text overlay '{argument name=\"top right thumbnail text\" default=\"TOTAL SECRECY\"}'", "video_title": "{argument name=\"top right video title\" default=\"I Bought 100 Million Dollar Secret House!\"}", "channel_name": "MrBeast", "metadata": "4.1M views, 19 hours ago, 20:49 duration" }, { "position": "bottom left", "size": "small", "thumbnail_description": "Steve Carell holding a laptop showing a scene from The Office", "video_title": "Steve Carell Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ", "channel_name": "GQ", "metadata": "987K views, 2 days ago, 17:46 duration" }, { "position": "bottom middle", "size": "small", "thumbnail_description": "man looking through a spyglass at a sailing ship on the ocean at sunset", "video_title": "Black Sails Is Beautiful!", "channel_name": "Savage Books", "metadata": "606K views, 2 days ago, 17:46 duration" }, { "position": "bottom right", "size": "small", "thumbnail_description": "creepy masked killer character from a video game with text overlay 'DEAD OF DAYLIGHT'", "video_title": "Playing As The Seekers In Dead By Daylight", "channel_name": "Unknown", "metadata": "806K views, 1 day ago, 28:39 duration" } ] } } } }
Photography
与名人的直播截图
9:16 的图片比例，生成一张抖音直播的截图，里面是 {argument name="人物" default="刘亦菲"} 在直播，{argument name="人物" default="刘亦菲"} 手里拿着牌子，牌子里写着 {argument name="牌子文字" default="今晚直播，欢迎来参亦菲畅聊！"}
Photography
Vintage Film Photography Portrait Of A Young Asian Woman Smiling Broadly
A {argument name="photography style" default="vintage film photography"} portrait of a {argument name="subject description" default="young Asian woman"} smiling broadly at the camera. She is leaning forward playfully while holding the handlebars of a bicycle on a sunny neighborhood street. She wears a {argument name="top clothing" default="white short-sleeved t-shirt"}, a {argument name="bottom clothing" default="dark blue pleated skirt"}, white socks, and white sneakers. Her long dark hair blows slightly in the breeze. The bicycle has a front wire basket containing a {argument name="basket contents" default="clear plastic bag of oranges"}. The background features a paved road, dappled sunlight through trees, and a utility pole, capturing a nostalgic, bright summer day aesthetic.
Poster
Video Game Crossover Promotional Poster
{ "type": "video game crossover promotional poster", "layout": { "header": { "description": "4 distinct game logos separated by 'X' marks", "logos": ["原神", "鸣潮", "黑神话：悟空", "洛克王国：世界"] }, "character_collage": { "description": "A dynamic V-shaped collage merging 4 distinct game art styles", "sections": [ { "position": "top-left", "style": "anime cel-shaded", "content": "girl with white hair and blue top hat, small floating white-haired companion, water magic effects, fantasy castle background" }, { "position": "top-right", "style": "anime cel-shaded", "content": "male and female protagonists in black tactical outfits, dark night sky with full moon, ruined landscape" }, { "position": "center", "style": "hyper-realistic 3D", "content": "monkey king in ornate dark armor, intense expression, epic battlefield background" }, { "position": "bottom-right", "style": "bright anime", "content": "young boy in blue cap holding a wooden staff, accompanied by 3 small cute elemental mascot monsters, vibrant fantasy town" } ] }, "center_typography": { "main_headline": "{argument name=\"main headline\" default=\"跨越世界 共赴热爱\"}", "subtitle": "{argument name=\"subtitle\" default=\"四大游戏联动开启\"}", "game_list": "原神 × 鸣潮 × 黑神话：悟空 × 洛克王国：世界" }, "information_panels": { "event_details_panel": { "columns": 2, "left_column": { "title": "联动时间", "value": "{argument name=\"event dates\" default=\"2024/10/01 - 2024/12/31\"}" }, "right_column": { "title": "联动内容", "bullet_points_count": 4, "details": ["联动限定角色 & 皮肤", "专属任务 & 剧情", "联动道具 & 宠物", "主题活动 & 丰厚奖励"] } }, "rewards_preview_panel": { "title": "联动奖励预览", "count": 5, "items": [ { "icon": "four-pointed star gem", "label": "原石×1600" }, { "icon": "dark metallic sphere", "label": "星声×800" }, { "icon": "golden bell relic", "label": "珍玩：风铎" }, { "icon": "blue mascot pet", "label": "洛克联动宠物" }, { "icon": "set of 3 cards", "label": "联动纪念名片" } ] } }, "footer": "copyright text and official announcement disclaimer in small print" } }
Photography
Social Media Video App Interface Screenshot
{ "type": "social media video app interface screenshot", "main_visual": { "subject": "young Asian woman, long dark hair blowing in wind, white top, looking over shoulder at camera", "setting": "{argument name=\"background location\" default=\"Guangzhou Canton Tower by the river at sunset\"}", "lighting": "golden hour, warm sunset glow" }, "ui_layout": { "top_status_bar": { "elements": 4, "labels": ["9:41", "signal", "wifi", "100 battery"] }, "top_navigation": { "elements": 6, "labels": ["menu icon", "经验", "团购", "关注", "{argument name=\"active tab\" default=\"推荐\"}", "search icon"] }, "right_interaction_bar": { "elements": 6, "labels": ["profile photo with red plus", "heart icon with {argument name=\"like count\" default=\"23.6万\"}", "comment icon with 1.6万", "star icon with 2.8万", "share icon with 3.7万", "spinning music record"] }, "bottom_left_text": { "elements": 3, "labels": ["{argument name=\"username\" default=\"@小鹿的日常\"}", "{argument name=\"caption\" default=\"吹着晚风，看着日落，这一刻好治愈~ 🌅\"}", "music note icon with 原声 @小鹿的日常创作的原声"] }, "bottom_navigation": { "elements": 5, "labels": ["首页", "朋友 with red badge 2", "square plus button", "消息 with red badge 5", "我"] } } }
Photography
带有面部识别功能的科技领袖海报
帮我生成一张{argument name="主题" default="硅谷大佬"}大合照的一张海报，你要仔细专注于人物的面部 他们的面部要有足够的辨识度 不要有重复人物
Poster
3D Animated Style Tourism Promotional Poster
{ "type": "3D animated style tourism promotional poster", "typography": { "main_title": "{argument name=\"main title\" default=\"广西\"}", "subtitle": "{argument name=\"subtitle\" default=\"山水甲天下, 多彩广西\"}" }, "characters": [ { "position": "center left", "description": "3D animated girl, joyful expression", "outfit": "{argument name=\"left character outfit\" default=\"traditional ethnic minority dress with silver headdress\"}" }, { "position": "center right", "description": "3D animated girl, joyful expression", "outfit": "{argument name=\"right character outfit\" default=\"white traditional dress with conical hat\"}" } ], "background": { "theme": "{argument name=\"region theme\" default=\"Guangxi karst landscapes and rivers\"}", "style": "lush green 3D isometric map", "map_labels": [ "德天跨国瀑布", "桂林·象鼻山", "龙脊梯田", "阳朔·遇龙河" ] }, "layout": { "polaroid_photos": { "count": 4, "items": [ { "position": "top left", "label": "三江·程阳风雨桥", "scene": "traditional covered bridge" }, { "position": "middle left", "label": "北海·银滩", "scene": "tropical beach" }, { "position": "bottom left", "label": "北海·银滩", "scene": "tropical beach" }, { "position": "bottom right", "label": "靖西·鹅泉", "scene": "stone arch bridge over water" } ] }, "food_showcase": { "position": "bottom foreground", "count": 4, "items": [ { "label": "柳州螺蛳粉", "description": "bowl of spicy snail rice noodles" }, { "label": "南宁老友粉", "description": "bowl of meat and rice noodles in broth" }, { "label": "五色糯米饭", "description": "bamboo basket with five colors of sticky rice" }, { "label": "荔浦芋头", "description": "whole and halved taro roots" } ] }, "decorations": "scattered yellow osmanthus flowers and red hibiscus flowers" } }
Photography
Highly Detailed Photorealistic Commercial Poster
A highly detailed, photorealistic commercial poster. In the center, 1 large {argument name="central food item" default="Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling wrapped in glossy green bamboo leaves and tied securely with twine)"} floating magically in mid-air. The background features traditional Chinese red wooden double doors with rows of golden studs and 2 ornate golden lion-head door knockers, slightly out of focus. Floating around the center are various ingredients: on the bottom left, 1 halved salted duck egg with a rich, oozing orange yolk; on the bottom right, 1 small square wooden tray overflowing with dark red beans, and 1 whole, translucent orange salted egg yolk floating nearby. Several small red beans and glowing embers are suspended in the air. Above the central item, large, stylized golden calligraphy text reading "{argument name="top greeting text" default="端午安康"}" formed from magical, swirling golden smoke rising upward. At the very bottom, bold, metallic golden serif text reading "{argument name="bottom promotional text" default="满99减20"}". Cinematic lighting, rich red and gold color palette, festive and magical atmosphere, high-end food photography style.
UI Mockups
Live Stream Interface Mockup
{ "type": "live stream interface mockup", "subject": { "description": "young East Asian woman, long dark wavy hair, gentle smile, silver clover necklace, wired earphones", "clothing": "{argument name=\"clothing\" default=\"white lace-trimmed camisole with a small blue bow, light blue cardigan, grey pleated skirt\"}", "pose": "sitting at a desk, looking directly at the camera, one hand on an RGB mechanical keyboard" }, "environment": { "foreground": "professional condenser microphone on a boom arm with a small white plush keychain attached", "background": "gaming room setup, large computer monitor displaying a {argument name=\"game on monitor\" default=\"MOBA game\"}, shelf with a glowing moon lamp and a pink bunny plushie", "lighting": "soft indoor lighting with purple and blue ambient glow from the monitor and a neon '{argument name=\"neon sign text\" default=\"LIVE ♡\"}' sign on the wall" }, "layout": { "sections": [ { "title": "Top Left Profile", "position": "top-left", "count": 4, "labels": ["{argument name=\"username\" default=\"草莓味小羊 🍓\"}", "12.8万本场点赞", "关注", "小时榜第3名"] }, { "title": "Top Right Stats", "position": "top-right", "count": 4, "labels": ["3 viewer avatars", "6.7万", "X", "礼物展馆 2/24"] }, { "title": "Chat Overlay", "position": "bottom-left", "count": 7, "labels": [ "{argument name=\"chat message 1\" default=\"宝宝下次打什么呀？\"}", "主播好美！！！", "主播带带我～", "声音也太温柔了吧", "这波操作666", "晚安宝宝么么哒", "进来就被美到了～" ] }, { "title": "Input Bar", "position": "bottom", "count": 5, "labels": ["说点什么...", "smiley icon", "heart icon", "gift icon", "three dots icon"] } ] } }
Photography
Photorealistic Casual Smartphone Photo Of A Young Woman
A photorealistic, casual smartphone photo of a young woman with {argument name="hair style and color" default="long blonde balayage hair"} sitting at a table in a {argument name="setting" default="wine bar"}. She is wearing a {argument name="outfit" default="dark brown leather blazer"}. She is resting her chin on her right hand, which has a simple gold ring, and making a {argument name="expression" default="playful pursed-lip expression while looking off to the side"}. In the foreground on the white tablecloth, there is a water glass and a {argument name="drink" default="large wine glass containing red wine"}. The background features brightly illuminated modern shelving fully stocked with various wine bottles. Warm, inviting indoor lighting.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between a ChatGPT image prompt and a normal prompt?
A useful image prompt includes visual constraints such as subject, camera, light, crop, material, background, and final placement, not just a task instruction.
Can I adapt these for GPT Image 2?
Yes. The same structure works for GPT Image 2-oriented workflows in Image2Studio.
Should I include exact text in the generated image?
Only when text rendering is essential. For marketing images, it is usually safer to reserve text-safe space and add final copy in a design tool.
Start generating from this direction
Copy an example, open the studio, then adjust product, scene, style, and frame details.