Reusable template
Prompt template
Create a Xiaohongshu cover image for [topic]. Show [subject] with [visual hook], reserve [title-safe area], use [style and lighting], and output a 4:5 mobile social cover.
Prompt use case
Xiaohongshu Cover Prompts for RedNote and Little Red Book
Copy Xiaohongshu, RedNote, and Little Red Book cover prompts for product notes, review covers, tutorial cards, lifestyle lists, and title-safe 4:5 mobile posts.
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Xiaohongshu cover prompts are mobile-first image briefs for RedNote and Little Red Book-style posts. They make the topic clear at thumbnail size, protect room for short title text, and keep the product, tutorial, review, or lifestyle subject readable in a 4:5 crop.
Quick answer
Use this page when you need copyable cover prompt examples for product notes, review covers, tutorials, lifestyle lists, travel posts, food cards, or ecommerce covers. The image should communicate the hook before anyone reads the caption, and the title-safe area should survive the final mobile crop.
Best used for
- Lifestyle covers
- Product notes
- Tutorial cards
- Mobile-first social posts
Prompt structure
- Audience hook: make the reason to click or understand the image explicit.
- Subject: name the main object and the visual priority it should hold.
- Title-safe area: reserve a clean area for final typography or CTA copy.
- Mobile composition: make this decision concrete instead of stacking vague adjectives.
- 4:5 output ratio: state the exact format so the output fits the channel.
Prompt example
Product recommendation prompt
Create a Xiaohongshu cover for a skincare recommendation note. Show one serum bottle and three texture swatches on warm paper, large clean foreground subject, soft daylight, top-left title-safe area for a short Chinese headline, subtle red accent sticker, 4:5 crop.
It protects product, hook, and title area.
Prompt example
Tutorial cover prompt
Generate a RedNote tutorial cover for organizing a small desk setup. Show a before-and-after split scene with stationery, laptop, lamp, and cable box, clear center divider, bright natural light, bold empty title band at top, 4:5 frame.
It gives the cover a transformation hook.
Prompt example
Lifestyle list prompt
Create a Xiaohongshu lifestyle list cover for weekend coffee spots. Show three numbered flat-lay cards with coffee cup, city map, notebook, and camera, warm neutral background, strong top headline space, mobile-first composition, 4:5 crop.
It turns a list into a scannable visual system.
Prompt example
Review cover prompt
Create a RedNote review cover for a travel hair dryer. Show the product, pouch, and one rating-card area on a clean desk, bottom title-safe strip for the verdict, bright daylight, one red accent sticker, and a 4:5 mobile crop.
It gives a review post a clear product and verdict area.
Prompt example
Food card prompt
Create a Xiaohongshu food cover for a five-minute breakfast idea. Show one bowl, one spoon, three ingredient cards, clean top title gap, warm kitchen light, simple background, and a 4:5 mobile crop.
It keeps the recipe hook visible in the feed.
Common mistakes
- Treating Xiaohongshu as a generic poster.
- Forgetting title-safe space.
- Adding too many props and stickers.
- Using a horizontal crop.
How to customize
Keep hook and title-safe area stable. Then swap topic, subject, title position, props, color accent, and visual style. If you already have a reference cover, use image-to-prompt to extract the layout before rewriting it for your own note.
What should a Xiaohongshu or RedNote cover prompt include?
Include post topic, subject, visual hook, title-safe area, mobile composition, style, lighting, and 4:5 ratio.
Should the prompt include title text?
Usually reserve space for the title and add final text later for readability.
Can these prompts be used for RedNote?
Yes. RedNote and Xiaohongshu covers use similar mobile-first composition rules.
How do I convert a reference cover into a prompt?
Use image-to-prompt to describe the reference cover's subject, safe title area, color accent, crop, and background, then replace the topic and product details with your own.
Best used for
- Lifestyle covers
- Product notes
- Tutorial cards
- Mobile-first social posts
Prompt structure
- Audience hook
- Subject
- Title-safe area
- Mobile composition
- 4:5 output ratio
Prompt examples
Copy-ready examples
Photography
Clean Lifestyle Portrait
A clean lifestyle portrait for a social-media cover image: a stylish young East Asian woman with long wavy black hair sits on a light beige sofa in a bright pastel living room, wearing a light blue and white tweed jacket and matching skirt with pearl buttons over a white top. She holds both hands up in a presentation pose, palms flat and facing upward, as if supporting a floating rectangular profile card. The card is a large white creator-profile panel positioned above her hands on the left side of the frame, with 1 circular black-and-white avatar portrait, 1 bold display name reading {argument name="profile name" default="Dan Koe"}, 1 handle line reading {argument name="profile handle" default="@DanKoeTalks"}, 1 stats line in Chinese showing subscriber and video counts, 1 short bio sentence reading {argument name="bio text" default="If you want harsh truths, read my letters... 更多"}, 1 website link line reading {argument name="website text" default="letters.thedankoe.com"} followed by Chinese text indicating one more link, and 1 dark rounded subscribe button labeled {argument name="button text" default="订阅"}. The woman faces the camera with a polished influencer aesthetic, her expression neutral and friendly. The composition is vertical, centered on her seated pose, with the profile card clearly legible and visually balanced over her hands. The background is softly blurred and elegant, with pale blue walls, geometric wall decor, a shelf with small plants, and soft natural daylight. High-end photography style, bright airy tones, Xiaohongshu cover design, minimal, premium, realistic skin and fabric texture, shallow depth of field.
Photography
Photorealistic Television News Broadcast Scene
A photorealistic television news broadcast scene featuring a {argument name="anchor appearance" default="young Japanese female with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a light beige blouse"} and a small black lapel microphone, sitting at a news desk and speaking directly to the camera. The studio background is modern with blue and white lighting and a blurred nighttime city skyline on the right. In the top left corner, there is a dark blue graphic with the white text "{argument name="channel logo text" default="NEWS TODAY"}". To the anchor's left is a large presentation monitor displaying a news graphic with a white background and light blue network nodes. The monitor features a dark blue "最新情報" tag, the text "{argument name="subheadline" default="OpenAIの新しい画像生成モデル"}", a large prominent headline "{argument name="main headline" default="「GPT-image-2」"}", the text "がリリース", an OpenAI logo, and a dark blue bottom banner reading "より高精細に より正確に 画像生成の可能性がさらに広がる". Across the bottom of the entire screen is a news ticker lower third with a dark blue "速報" box and the scrolling text "{argument name="ticker text" default="OpenAI 画期的な新画像生成モデル「GPT-image-2」をリリース"}".
Photography
Studio Portrait Of Two Young East Asian Adults Standing Back-to-back Aga
A studio portrait of two young East Asian adults standing back-to-back against a {argument name="background color" default="bright pink to white gradient"} backdrop. The photo features a {argument name="photography style" default="Y2K nostalgic 90s teen magazine aesthetic with soft focus, film grain, and a glowing bloom effect"}. On the left, a young woman with long dark hair smiles gently at the camera. She wears a layered outfit featuring a {argument name="woman's outfit" default="light green graphic t-shirt over pink long sleeves, a short skirt, and chunky sneakers"}, and holds a smartphone in her hand. On the right, a young man with short dark hair looks {argument name="man's expression" default="excited with his mouth open"}, raising one fist in the air. He wears a {argument name="man's outfit" default="baggy purple t-shirt with yellow trim, loose blue jeans, and a silver chain necklace"}, and also holds a smartphone. The camera angle is slightly high, looking down at the subjects.
Portrait selfie
Anime Manhwa Style Illustration Of A Heavily Built
An anime manhwa style illustration of a heavily built, chubby man with a thick neck and a double chin, looking down at the viewer with an intense, arrogant expression. He has messy {argument name="hair color" default="black"} hair and glowing {argument name="eye color" default="piercing blue"} eyes. He is wearing a crisp white dress shirt under a {argument name="suit color" default="black"} suit jacket, and his right hand is reaching up to adjust his black tie. The lighting is dramatic with sharp shadows, set against a solid {argument name="background color" default="vibrant blue"} gradient background.
Photography
Social Media Short Video App Interface Mockup
{ "type": "social media short video app interface mockup", "main_image": { "subject": "{argument name=\"subject description\" default=\"young Asian woman with long dark hair wearing a white off-the-shoulder top\"}", "pose": "looking back over her shoulder at the camera, gentle smile, hair blowing slightly in the wind", "setting": "{argument name=\"background location\" default=\"riverside promenade at sunset with a tall modern tower and city skyline\"}", "lighting": "golden hour, warm sunlight reflecting on the river" }, "ui_layout": { "top_bar": { "status_icons": ["time 9:41", "cellular signal", "wifi", "battery 100"], "navigation": { "left": "menu icon", "center_tabs": ["经验", "团购", "关注", "{argument name=\"active top tab\" default=\"推荐\"}"], "right": "search icon" } }, "right_sidebar": { "count": 6, "elements": [ "profile picture with pink plus button", "heart icon with text '23.6万'", "chat bubble icon with text '1.6万'", "star icon with text '2.8万'", "share arrow icon with text '3.7万'", "spinning music record icon" ] }, "bottom_left_overlay": { "username": "{argument name=\"username\" default=\"@小鹿的日常\"}", "caption": "{argument name=\"caption text\" default=\"吹着晚风，看着日落，这一刻好治愈~ 🌅\"}", "audio_track": "🎵 原声 @小鹿的日常创作的原声" }, "bottom_navigation_bar": { "count": 5, "tabs": [ "首页", "朋友 (with red badge '2')", "central plus button in rounded square", "消息 (with red badge '5')", "我" ] } } }
Photography
Photorealistic Television News Broadcast Scene
A photorealistic television news broadcast scene. On the right, a young Japanese female news anchor with shoulder-length dark brown hair and bangs looks directly at the camera with a professional expression. She wears a dark navy blazer over a white top, small earrings, and a lavalier microphone. The studio background features modern blue and silver illuminated panels. On the left, a large monitor displays a news graphic. The top of the monitor reads "{argument name="game name" default="Tokitori"}" followed by "{argument name="monitor top text" default="世界でも大人気のヒヨコゲーム"}". The left side of the monitor shows game cover art featuring a {argument name="character description" default="round, yellow chick character with big eyes"} on a green field, with the title "{argument name="game name" default="Tokitori"}" and text reading "{argument name="monitor achievement text" default="Steam売上 宇宙1位"}", "販売本数 1億本突破", and "同時接続数 345万人". The right side of the monitor displays a line graph titled "売り上げ推移" with an upward-trending yellow arrow, y-axis labels "0", "5000万", and "1億", and 3 x-axis dates "4/1", "4/10", and "4/20". A flat 2D version of the yellow chick sits on the graph line. Across the bottom of the screen is a prominent red lower-thirds breaking news banner. The left side of the banner has a box reading "速報" and the main text reads "{argument name="breaking news headline" default="TokitoriがSteam売り上げ宇宙1位に"}".
Photography
Photorealistic Portrait Of An Elderly Asian Man
A photorealistic portrait of an {argument name="man description" default="elderly Asian man with thin wire-rimmed glasses"} wearing a {argument name="man attire" default="black double-breasted suit with a white shirt and black tie"}. He has a gentle, warm smile and is standing closely next to a {argument name="animal" default="large fluffy marmot"}. The animal is standing upright, resting its front paws on a textured wooden log. The background features a {argument name="setting" default="rustic outdoor garden with blank wooden signs, a vintage lantern on a post, lush greenery, and small colorful flowers"}. The image features {argument name="lighting and style" default="soft natural lighting, high-quality photographic details, and a shallow depth of field creating a smooth bokeh effect in the background"}.
Photography
Desktop Video Platform UI Mockup
{ "type": "desktop video platform UI mockup", "theme": "dark mode", "header": { "logo": "YouTube IN", "search_bar": "centered, with magnifying glass icon", "right_icons": { "count": 4, "items": ["microphone", "+ Create button", "notifications bell", "user profile picture"] } }, "video_player": { "scene": "Studio setting with two tech reviewers at a desk.", "subjects": [ "{argument name=\"left person\" default=\"Marques Brownlee (MKBHD)\"} in black t-shirt", "{argument name=\"right person\" default=\"Arun Maini (Mrwhosetheboss)\"} in green overshirt", "{argument name=\"robot model\" default=\"Tesla Optimus humanoid robot\"} standing between them" ], "props": ["black mug with logo", "background screen with glowing blue neon M logo"], "controls_bar": { "progress_bar": "red, near the beginning", "timestamp": "0:01 / 18:47", "left_icons": { "count": 3, "items": ["play/pause", "next track", "volume"] }, "right_icons": { "count": 6, "items": ["CC", "settings with 4K badge", "miniplayer", "theater mode", "cast", "fullscreen"] } } }, "video_details": { "title": "{argument name=\"video title\" default=\"Tesla Optimus Robot Review: Futures Are Here!\"}", "channel_info": { "name": "{argument name=\"channel name\" default=\"Mrwhosetheboss\"}", "badges": ["verified checkmark"], "subscribers": "20.5M subscribers", "button": "white Subscribe button" }, "action_buttons": { "count": 6, "items": ["Like (215K) / Dislike (4.2K) pill", "Share", "Download", "Clip", "Save", "More (...)"] } }, "description_box": { "metadata": "3,278,456 views Apr 12, 2024 #7 on Trending", "text": "MKBHD & I review Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot. We cover the design, walk, AI, hands-on & what it means for the future!", "links": ["Marques's Channel: @mkbhd"] } }
Social post
Full-body Portrait Of A Person Standing In A Narrow Wet Cobblestone Alle
A full-body portrait of a person standing in a {argument name="setting" default="narrow wet cobblestone alleyway at night"}. The person is wearing a {argument name="clothing" default="dark jacket and dark trousers"}, with one hand resting against the rough, textured wall on the left and the other hand casually tucked into their pocket. Their face is completely obscured by a {argument name="face replacement" default="large yellow smiling emoji with blushing cheeks"}. The scene is illuminated by a single vintage street lamp mounted on the right wall, casting warm yellow light that reflects beautifully off the wet paving stones, creating deep, moody shadows. In the background, a small illuminated sign reads "{argument name="background sign text" default="三条小路"}". The artwork is a {argument name="art style" default="modern digital illustration with high contrast lighting and subtle shin-hanga influences"}, featuring a red square seal in the bottom right corner with the text "新版画" and a blank white vertical signature box with a tiny red seal in the bottom left.
Photography
Create An Image Consisting Of Five Sub-images
Create an image consisting of {argument name="panel count" default="five"} sub-images, each with a different style: 1) An analogue clock showing {argument name="time" default="7:42"}. 2) A woman holding cards in her hands. 3) A glass of wine filled to the brim. 4) Real photography of a physical chessboard, fully visible, with all the pieces in their standard starting positions. 5) Two dice, with the numbers clearly visible.
Photography
UGC Style Random Young Female Streamer Doing A Live On TikTok
UGC style, random {argument name="subject" default="young female streamer"} doing a live on {argument name="platform" default="TikTok"}
Photography
Photorealistic Night Street Photography Shot Of A Bustling Tokyo Street
A photorealistic night street photography shot of a bustling {argument name="city location" default="Tokyo"} street, heavily illuminated by densely packed vertical neon signs and billboards. On the left, a bright pink sign prominently reads "{argument name="pink sign text" default="カラオケ"}" next to a white sign reading "牛角 焼肉". On the right, prominent signs include a yellow one reading "{argument name="yellow sign text" default="まんが喫茶 4F"}", a white one reading "東南 本館 2F", and a red one reading "{argument name="red sign text" default="中華食堂 一番館 B1"}". In the center distance, a large blue billboard displays "{argument name="billboard text" default="open TOKYO"}" above a digital screen showing a person with the text "YUNIKA VISION". The street level is crowded with the backs of pedestrians' heads walking through the vibrant, glowing urban canyon. The lighting is high contrast with rich neon colors reflecting off the surroundings.
Photography
逼真的英雄联盟 Cosplay
英雄联盟Cosplayer，这次Cos的对象是{argument name="角色" default="MF赏金猎人莎拉"}。{argument name="面部特征" default="法国女人脸蛋"}。比例{argument name="比例" default="9:16"}
FAQ
Common questions
What should a Xiaohongshu or RedNote cover prompt include?
Include post topic, subject, visual hook, title-safe area, mobile composition, style, lighting, and 4:5 ratio.
Should the prompt include title text?
Usually reserve space for the title and add final text later for readability.
Can these prompts be used for RedNote?
Yes. RedNote and Xiaohongshu covers use similar mobile-first composition rules.
How do I convert a reference cover into a prompt?
Use image-to-prompt to describe the reference cover's subject, safe title area, color accent, crop, and background, then replace the topic and product details with your own.
Start generating from this direction
Copy an example, open the studio, then adjust product, scene, style, and frame details.