To write a good ChatGPT image prompt, say what you want to see first, then add the setting, the style, the light and any exact text, in plain words. Be specific about what matters and leave out what doesn’t. Below are the steps, plus 30 real prompts from the PromptHero community, each next to its result, ready to copy.
How to write a ChatGPT image prompt
- Start with the subject. Name the main thing in the image: «a skinny black dog with pointed ears».
- Add the setting and the action. Say where it is and what is happening: «gazing at the pyramids of Egypt».
- Choose a style or medium. Photo, pencil drawing, flat vector or 3D render change the result more than most adjectives.
- Describe the light and the framing. «Close-up top-down view» or «soft studio lighting» gives clear directions.
- Put exact text in quotes. Keep it short and say where it goes, then check the spelling in the result.
- Say what to leave out. «No text, no watermark» is a simple way to keep an image clean.
- Refine in the same chat. Ask for one change at a time instead of starting again.
Which prompt format should you use?
| Format | Best for | Downside | Example below |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain sentences | Scenes and ideas with a story | Long sentences can bury the key details | No. 28, party inside a cardboard box |
| Comma-separated keywords | Styles, moods and quick variations | Says little about how things relate to each other | No. 3, marketplace product shot |
| Labelled sections | Layouts with several parts or characters | Takes longer to write | No. 18, four characters described one by one |
| JSON | Reusing a recipe and changing single values | Harder to read and edit by hand | No. 25, chibi figurine |
30 ChatGPT image prompts you can copy
Each prompt appears exactly as its author wrote it, so some have typos or extra words. Flags such as --ar, --v or --stylize come from other image tools: delete them and ask for the shape in words, for example «a vertical image». For more examples, browse all ChatGPT Image prompts on PromptHero.
Products, packaging and text
1. Luxury perfume ad (a reusable template: swap the word in brackets)

Ultra-realistic cinematic [Perfume], dramatic lighting, premium advertisement style, shallow depth of field, realistic reflections, volumetric lighting, dark elegant background, hyper detailed textures, studio photography, moody atmosphere, 8K ultra detailed, luxury commercial composition
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2. Sneakers with text on the ground

Close-up top-down view of fashionable sneakers on a city pavement. A yellow painted directional arrow on the ground points away from the feet, featuring the inscription "Follow me". Streetwear vibe, grainy asphalt texture, soft daylight, sharp focus on the shoes and text.
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3. Marketplace product shot

ultra realistic product hero shot of black perforated EVA clogs, breathable slip-on sandals with closed toe and round ventilation holes, textured massage insole visible, thick anti-slip sole, modern minimal sport badge on upper, pair of shoes placed slightly angled, bright clean white background, strong contrast, soft studio lighting, commercial footwear photography, marketplace product image, sharp focus, ultra detailed, 8k
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4. Notebook cover with room for a title

Dark pastel 3D science notebook cover, colorful educational design.Background: deep blue → teal gradient, soft studio lighting with gentle shadows.Center composition: a yellow spiral notebook with a clipboard paper on top.Around it laboratory glassware (beaker and flask with bright colorful liquids), floating molecular model balls and sticks, small abstract spheres in background.Style:Clean, minimal, modern, glossy smooth 3D render, darker pastel colors, cinematic lighting, depth of field, high detail, soft reflections.Layout for notebook cover:Large empty space in the center of the notebook paper for title text.Balanced composition, front cover design.Quality: ultra high resolution, 8k, print ready, 300 dpi.No text, no watermark.
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5. Typography with an isometric illustration

"Kindergarten: Where Play is Learning" – A clean, modern typography design integrated with an isometric illustration of a colorful wooden block tower building that spells out the word "PLAY." Bright, primary-color palette.
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Interiors and architecture
6. Beige modern bedroom

Photorealistic modern bedroom interior design with a calm beige color theme for the entire room. Simple and elegant upholstered headboard with clean horizontal panels behind the bed. Background wall finished with subtle textured paint or limewash texture in warm beige tones. Minimal and sophisticated wardrobe design on the side wall with smooth matte panels, thin groove lines, and soft gold accents. Bed with neutral beige bedding, soft cushions and minimal styling. Light marble flooring, warm ambient lighting, modern wall sconces beside the headboard. Contemporary ceiling fan and clean ceiling design. Elegant, subtle luxury bedroom, balanced composition, soft natural daylight, realistic shadows, high-end residential interior design.
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7. Brick and glass cafe facade

Design a modern and minimalist cafe facade, focusing on the juxtaposition of weathered bricks and expansive glass windows, which reflects a sophisticated blend of historical and contemporary architecture, aim for a shot that captures the essence of the space using a high-end DSLR camera, such as a Canon EOS R5 with a 50mm f/1.2 lens, ensuring the image is bathed in the soft, natural light of a clear afternoon sky, to accentuate the clean lines and minimalist design elements, the final image should be ultra-realistic 16K resolution with many details, showcasing a few patrons enjoying the ambiance, without any cars or pedestrians to maintain a clear view of the architectural beauty
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8. Minimalist store at dusk

minimalist store exterior, at dusk, the architecture should feature clean lines with a sophisticated monochromatic, integrating elements of modernism and minimalism, display window, indoor wall warm grey and texture finished, diffused light on the curated objects within, which reflect a blend of natural textures, the composition should be balanced and serene, evoking a sense of high-end fashion and artistry, the pavement should have a herringbone pattern, with subtle reflections of the storefront lighting, the overall image should be sharp, exquisite detail, from the texture of the building materials to the softness of the light’s glow --ar 9:16 --style raw --stylize 750 --v 6
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9. Optical illusion room

ultra-minimalist optical illusion, infinite mirror corridor inside an empty monastic room, geometric floor tiles forming a Penrose triangle in perspective, volumetric god rays piercing through a narrow stained-glass window, subtle sacred geometry emerging from the shadows, chiaroscuro, dark indigo and gold palette, esoteric atmosphere, high detail, surreal optical illusion
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Landscapes and fantasy worlds
10. Floating islands

An imaginative and artistic scene of a fantasy world, with a vibrant landscape that includes floating islands, luminescent flora, and whimsical non-human creatures. The creatures are depicted as friendly and whimsical, engaged in peaceful activities that showcase their harmonious existence. Architectural structures with surreal designs dot the landscape, integrating seamlessly with the natural wonders. The atmosphere is filled with soft glows and bioluminescent lights, casting a magical radiance throughout the scene. The color palette is rich and diverse, featuring a range of vivid colors that add depth and vibrancy to the world. This enchanting scene is suitable for a storybook or a family-friendly fantasy film, designed to inspire wonder and captivate the imagination, free from any explicit or inappropriate content. robiness. masterprompter.
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11. Pencil drawing of the Matterhorn

A detailed pencil drawing of the iconic Matterhorn, its jagged peak piercing the sky, amidst the vast expanse of the Swiss Alps. The scene captures the grandeur of the mountain range, with intricate details of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and glaciers rendered in shades of grey and black. The artist meticulously uses varying line weights to convey the texture of rock and snow, creating a sense of depth and realism. The drawing is framed by a soft, diffused light, which accentuates the contours of the mountains, enhancing the overall sense of serenity and tranquility. The background subtly fades to a lighter grey, suggesting a vast expanse of sky and a distant horizon, further emphasizing the imposing scale of the Matterhorn
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12. Painted river landscape

Create a pastoral landscape artwork that looks like something a human would make. Focus on brushstrokes and make it seem painted. The artwork itself should be that of a long river with animals at the side. Feel free to include anything within the landscape, but make it realistic in the sense that it should be there.
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Cinematic scenes
13. City street after a light festival

Cinematic wide street-level photograph of a UK Leeds city street at the end of a night light festival, crowds of people walking away in the distance from dimming light installations. One solitary figure in the foreground has stopped and turned to look back at the receding lights behind them. Last glow of amber and magenta festival lights visible in background, starting to dim. Wet road reflecting diminishing colour. Melancholic beauty. Photorealistic, 35mm, RAW, cinematic color grade, atmospheric --ar 16:9
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14. Rain-slicked megacity

Cinematic street-level photograph, rain-slicked megacity at twilight, towering brutalist arcology structures layered with decaying neon signage in kanji and holographic advertisements, dense atmospheric haze and steam rising from street vents, volumetric god-rays piercing through smog, weathered concrete and rusted metal surfaces, scattered fires and industrial smokestacks in the background, a lone figure in a worn trench coat silhouetted against a blinking LED billboard, shot on 35mm anamorphic lens, shallow depth of field, film grain, desaturated teal and orange color grading with punctuated magenta neon accents, photorealistic, 8K detail, Roger Deakins cinematography style
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15. Glitching skyline

A futuristic city skyline unraveling into glitch fragments, buildings melting into digital distortion, neon lights flickering with chromatic aberration, glitch storms in the sky, streets flooded with data streams, cyberpunk aesthetic, widescreen cinematic view, Glitch Art XL style, datamosh, pixel stretch, signal noise, corrupted textures
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16. Astronaut by a neon lake

raw photo, detailed, fujifilmxt3, ray tracing, 8k uhd, hdr, an astronaut stands on the shore of a lake, an astronaut, geometric figure, against a glowing large neon rectangle, lake, night, reflection, neon --v 5.2
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Illustration and stickers
17. Sticker-style duck

Cute white duck walking confidently, wearing oversized pink cowgirl boots and a pastel bandana, long eyelashes and blush cheeks, surrounded by floating retro daisy flowers and small sparkles arranged around the character (not background), bold thick black outlines, flat vector cartoon style, vibrant pastel color palette (pink, orange, yellow, lavender), sticker style composition, isolated design, transparent background PNG, no background, no shadows, no gradients, clean edges, high resolution 300dpi
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18. Four characters, described one by one

cute cartoon geese lineup, four white geese standing side by side, simple kawaii illustration style, thick clean black outlines, flat pastel colors, minimal shading, children book illustration style.goose 1: wearing a red white and blue bow and holding a small Puerto Rico flag.goose 2: playing a small maraca decorated with Puerto Rico flag colors (red, white stripes and blue star).goose 3: holding a coffee cup with Puerto Rico flag pattern.goose 4: wearing a patriotic top hat in red white and blue and holding a star shaped sparkler.all geese have yellow beaks and orange feet, simple rounded body shapes, cute minimal faces with dot eyes.composition: characters evenly spaced in a straight horizontal row.background: light pastel gray, minimal clean background.vector style illustration, flat graphic, t-shirt design, playful cute aesthetic, high resolution
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19. Vintage birds and flowers

Image is a vintage-style illustration featuring two small birds perched among large, blooming flowers. The background consists of a collage of faded, handwritten text and old paper textures, giving it an antique appearance. The birds have soft green and blue plumage with subtle pink accents on their chests. The flowers are prominently pink and purple, with detailed petals and leaves, adding a vibrant contrast to the muted background. A vintage clock face is partially visible in the lower right corner, blending seamlessly with the floral elements. The overall composition is harmonious, with a delicate balance between the natural elements and the nostalgic paper textures, creating a serene and timeless aesthetic.
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20. Retro roadside cafe

illustration art, nostalgic, wide low-angle, small retro roadside Cafe, warm orange and teal color scheme, isolated countryside, empty rural road, wet cracked asphalt with subtle puddle reflections, massive dreamy pastel clouds towering in the sky, cotton-candy colored clouds in pink, peach and lavender hues, blue hour twilight sky, soft volumetric lights, ambient glow, cinematic color grading, high detail textures, atmospheric perspective, surreal mood, poetic silence, ultra detailed --no people --ar 9:16 --raw --stylize 200
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21. Panther T-shirt art

a silhouette design of a black panther, moonlight design, t- shirt art, 3D vector art, cute and quirky, bright bold colorful., black background, watercolor effect, , digital painting, low-poly, soft lighting, bird's-eye view, isometric style, retro aesthetic, focused on the character, 4K resolution, photorealistic rendering, using Cinema 4D,front side
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3D, robots and technical art
22. Baby dragon in a candy castle

A charming 3D model depicts a cute baby dragon emerging from a candy-themed fantasy castle. The scene blends clean digital modeling with softly hand-painted textures, giving it a warm, whimsical, storybook quality. Rounded shapes, pastel colors, and playful details create a sense of innocence and wonder, making the image feel lighthearted and imaginative rather than purely technical.
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23. Lonely robot on an alien planet

Create a retro-futuristic style image featuring a solitary robot standing in a vast desert on an unknown planet. The robot should have a striking color scheme dominated by red and black, with numerous rust marks visible on its surface, giving it a weathered and aged appearance. The robot should be standing upright, exuding a sense of loneliness and abandonment. The background should depict a barren, alien landscape with multiple moons visible in the sky, enhancing the feeling of isolation and mystery. The overall atmosphere should blend elements of vintage sci-fi with futuristic technology, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder
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24. Neon panda DJ

A cute panda as a DJ, wearing glowing neon pink headphones. The animal is standing behind a futuristic DJ setup with illuminated mixers, surrounded by synthwave aesthetics. The scene is bathed in vibrant fuchsia and cyan neon lights, with a stylized rainy cyberpunk city background. High-detail digital art, volumetric lighting, 8K, highly stylized.
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25. Chibi figurine, written as JSON

{"subject": {"type": "chibi figurine","gender": "male","expression": "focused","pose": "holding a camera to face","accessories": ["black cap with tan patch", "mini DSLR camera", "tiny suitcase"],"outfit": {"top": "gray jacket","bottom": "black pants","footwear": "black boots"}},"container": {"type": "transparent capsule","scale": "held between fingers"},"style": {"aesthetic": "hyper-detailed, toy-like, stylized","proportions": "chibi","facial features": "exaggerated"},"camera": {"depth_of_field": "shallow","focus": "sharp on figurine","background": "soft blur","lighting": "warm, diffuse indoor light"},"mood": "cute, professional, collectible"}
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26. Spacecraft cutaway blueprint

Produce an ultra-realistic and detailed technical illustration of a spacecraft, rendered in 3D, showcasing a cutaway design that reveals its internal structure. The spacecraft should be rendered with a sleek, streamlined body in vibrant orange and metallic shades. The image must include annotated engineering blueprints, detailed schematics, and callouts, set against a technical background that provides a comprehensive view of the craft's design. Aim for a sketch-like style that merges artistic intricacy with mechanical precision, complete with various angles and detailed exploded views of spacecraft components
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Animals
27. Cat in a brush-painting style

Picture a cat portrayed with the artistic essence of Qi Baishi's renowned brushwork. The cat's form is captured through fluid, spontaneous lines that suggest its playful demeanor and agile nature. Using minimal strokes, Qi Baishi's signature style brings out the cat's character, emphasizing its curiosity and independence. The cat might be depicted in a simple yet evocative setting, surrounded by delicate depictions of flora or objects that offer a glimpse into its world. The overall scene carries a sense of whimsy and an appreciation for the beauty in everyday life, paying homage to the artistic legacy of Qi Baishi --ar 2:3 --v 5.2
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28. Party inside a cardboard box

A cat looking at a box with lights and music inside, Inside the cardboard box, there is a party with lights and music, with other cats with party glasses.
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29. Grumpy Shiba caricature

funny caricature, grumpy urban Shiba dog, male, 7 years old, scruffy, streetwise, annoyed, small dog with an oversized head, tiny body, and exaggerated facial features
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30. Dog at the pyramids

A skinny black dog with pointed ears, gazing at the pyramids of Egypt, in a realistic style
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a ChatGPT image prompt be?
Long enough to cover what matters to you. Example 30 works in a single short line, while the bedroom in example 6 needs a full paragraph because every surface is specified.
Can ChatGPT put text in an image?
Yes. Put the exact words in quotes and keep them short, as in examples 2 and 5. Always proofread the result, because letters can still come out wrong.
Do Midjourney flags like –ar work in ChatGPT?
They are Midjourney settings, so don’t rely on them in ChatGPT. Describe the shape you want in words instead.
Should I write image prompts in JSON?
Only if it helps you. JSON makes it easy to keep a recipe and change one value at a time, as in example 25, but plain sentences work too.
How do I change one part of an image?
Ask in the same chat and name the single change you want, such as «make the background white». Small requests are easier to check than a whole new prompt.
Where can I find more ChatGPT image prompts?
PromptHero’s ChatGPT Image page lists community prompts next to their results, so you can see what a prompt produces before you copy it.

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