Most prompt lists floating around have the same problem: the prompts are too short, too generic, and produce exactly that bland image you've already seen a thousand times. This list was built the opposite way — each of the 100 prompts below is written with a complete structure, describing subject, framing, environment, lighting, style and technical finish.
There are 12 categories covering portraits, products, landscapes, architecture, characters, anime, cinematic scenes, food, animals, wallpapers, social media and thumbnails. Logos were left out because they follow their own rules — short prompt, simple symbol — and are covered in 50 AI prompts to create a logo. All the prompts below work in any image generation tool — ChatGPT, Midjourney, Flux, Gemini, Leonardo, Ideogram or Stable Diffusion — with small adjustments explained at the end.
Copy, swap whatever you need to swap, and generate. And if you want to understand the logic behind the structure so you can write your own from scratch, it's worth reading the complete guide on how to write AI prompts first.
How to use this list
Each prompt is a starting point, not a fixed formula. The most productive way to use it is to swap only the subject and keep the rest of the structure intact — the part that describes light, lens and style is exactly what makes the image look professional, and it tends to work in contexts quite different from the original.
Three quick notes before you start. Set the aspect ratio before generating, not after: 1:1 for feed, 9:16 for stories and mobile, 16:9 for desktop and YouTube, 4:5 for the format that takes up the most screen on Instagram. Use a standard negative prompt (there's a ready one at the end of this article). And always generate in batches of four images, because evaluating variations side by side teaches you a lot more than generating one at a time.
💡 Tip: when a prompt doesn't deliver the most important element of the scene, move that element to the beginning of the sentence before touching anything else. Terms at the start of the prompt get more weight.
Prompts for portraits and photos of people (1–10)
Portraits live and die by lighting and lens — there's a dedicated list with 50 prompts for portraits, with lighting schemes explained. Combining soft side light with shallow depth of field handles most of the work. Describe a concrete facial expression rather than an abstract emotion.
1. Corporate portrait in an office
Corporate portrait of a 35-year-old woman, charcoal-gray blazer, hair pulled back, confident and relaxed expression, medium shot, blurred office background with large windows, soft natural side light, 85mm f/1.8 lens, shallow depth of field, high-resolution editorial photography
2. Dramatic portrait on a dark background
Portrait of a 50-year-old man, gray beard, black shirt, direct gaze at the camera, absolute black background, Rembrandt lighting with a triangle of light on the cheek, high contrast, visible skin texture, 105mm lens, black-and-white studio photography
3. Outdoor portrait at golden hour
Portrait of a young woman in an open field at dusk, hair loose in the wind, subtle smile, golden-hour backlight creating a halo around the hair strands, blurred tall grass in the foreground, 135mm f/2 lens, warm golden tones, natural photography
4. Portrait of a craftsman at work
Portrait of an elderly woodworker in his workshop, hands resting on the wooden workbench, worn leather apron, sawdust suspended in the air, side window light cutting through the dust, slightly tilted medium shot, documentary photography, earthy natural colors
5. Editorial fashion portrait
Fashion portrait of a model with graphic makeup, structured red dress, angular pose, beige seamless paper background, hard studio lighting with a defined shadow on the backdrop, three-quarter shot, fashion magazine aesthetic, saturated colors, high sharpness
6. Lifestyle portrait at home
Young man reading on a linen sofa near the window, coffee cup on the side table, diffuse morning natural light, slightly blurred plant in the background, eye-level medium shot, warm neutral tones, authentic lifestyle photography, subtle grain
7. Spontaneous portrait of a child
6-year-old child laughing while running in a park, leaves falling around, motion frozen with slight blur on the hands, late-afternoon light between the trees, child's-eye-level medium shot, warm autumn colors, spontaneous photography, shallow depth of field
8. Black-and-white street portrait
Black-and-white street portrait of a man leaning against a brick wall, hat, unlit cigarette in hand, pensive expression, harsh midday light creating strong shadows, close shot, 35mm film grain, classic documentary photography aesthetic
9. Athlete's portrait
Close-up of a runner right after training, sweat on her face, heavy breathing, hair tied back and disheveled, blurred urban track in the background, late-afternoon backlight with golden reflection, 85mm f/1.4 lens, high sharpness on the eyes, editorial sports photography
10. Couple's portrait
Middle-aged couple embracing on a wooden porch, looking at each other, neutral linen clothing, blurred sea in the background, soft blue-hour light, medium shot, cool palette with warm highlights, documentary wedding photography, shallow depth of field
Prompts for product photography (11–20)
Products need control over background, material and reflection — there's a dedicated list with 50 prompts for product and e-commerce photos. Describe the support surface, the type of background, and the direction of the light. After generating, it's almost always worth removing the background to get a transparent PNG version.
11. Perfume on marble
Amber glass perfume bottle with gold cap on a white marble surface, water droplets at the base, light-gray gradient background, studio lighting with side softbox and reflector, soft reflection, slightly elevated frontal close-up, ultra-sharp advertising photography
12. Floating sneaker
White and blue athletic sneaker floating on an infinite light-gray background, light shadow cast below, three-quarter angle, two-source studio lighting, visible mesh and rubber texture, e-commerce product photography, total sharpness, no clutter in the background
13. Cosmetic with natural elements
Matte white face-cream jar on light stone, fresh green leaves and water droplets around it, soft beige background, diffuse natural light from the left, frontal close-up, clean skincare aesthetic, neutral cool colors, minimalist product photography
14. Macro close-up of a watch
Macro close-up of a brushed steel wristwatch, navy-blue dial, controlled glass reflection, deep black background, studio lighting with a side light strip, sharp focus on the hands, shallow depth of field, luxury product photography
15. Coffee packaging
Artisanal coffee bag in kraft paper on a dark wooden counter, scattered beans around it, blurred steaming cup in the background, warm morning side light, slightly elevated frontal shot, earthy tones, rustic and cozy product photography
16. Electronics on a dark background
Black wireless headphones on a dark glass surface, mirrored reflection below, black gradient background, studio lighting with two bluish side highlights, three-quarter angle, visible matte texture, tech product photography, high sharpness
17. Jewelry close-up
Gold ring with an emerald stone on dark-blue velvet, extreme macro close-up, controlled point highlight on the stone, dark gradient background, studio lighting with diffuser, shallow depth of field, sharp focus on the stone, high-end jewelry photography
18. Drink with ice
Tall glass of orange soda with ice and condensation, frozen splashes in the air, orange gradient background, strong backlight passing through the liquid, frontal close-up at glass height, saturated vibrant colors, ultra-sharp beverage advertising photography
19. Clothing on an invisible mannequin
Plain white t-shirt in invisible-mannequin effect, infinite white background, uniform studio lighting with no hard shadows, natural fabric drape, visible cotton texture, centered frontal shot, e-commerce fashion catalog photography
20. Product in use, real context
Hands holding a gray artisanal ceramic mug, steam rising, wooden table with an open notebook beside it, natural window light from the right, close overhead shot at a 45-degree angle, warm neutral tones, lifestyle product photography
Prompts for landscapes and nature (21–30)
In landscapes, the most important element is the time of day. It defines light, palette and mood all at once. Start the prompt with the setting, not with the style.
21. Mountains at dawn
Snow-capped mountain range at dawn, low mist filling the valley, first rays hitting the peaks, mirror-like lake in the foreground reflecting the mountains, wide panoramic shot, cool light with golden highlights, high-resolution landscape photography, total sharpness
22. Foggy forest
Tall pine forest wrapped in dense fog, volumetric light beams cutting through the canopy, ground covered in green moss, vertical shot with a central vanishing point, desaturated green and gray palette, silent atmosphere, cinematic nature photography
23. Deserted beach at blue hour
Deserted beach at blue hour, long-exposure waves creating a silky texture, dark rocks in the foreground, blue-violet gradient sky with streaked clouds, wide shot with a low horizon, cool palette, tripod landscape photography, high sharpness
24. Desert at sunset
Rolling sand dunes at sunset, long shadows marking the ridges, visible wind texture in the sand, small silhouette of a person walking in the distance for scale, wide shot, orange and amber tones, minimalist landscape photography
25. Waterfall in a rainforest
Tall waterfall falling into a natural pool of turquoise water, dense tropical vegetation around it, splashes and mist in the air, light filtering through the leaves, vertical wide shot, saturated greens and translucent water, vibrant sharp nature photography
26. Lavender field
Lavender field in converging rows leading to a stone house in the background, sky with scattered clouds, warm late-afternoon light, waist-height wide shot, purple and golden palette, depth created by the planting rows, rural landscape photography
27. Northern lights
Green and violet aurora borealis over a frozen lake, lit wooden cabin on the shore, dark mountains in the background, reflection of the lights on the ice, wide night shot, long exposure with visible stars, high-resolution night-sky photography
28. Rural road at dusk
Dirt road cutting through a golden field, lone tree to the right, backlit dust suspended in the air, central vanishing point, golden-hour light, eye-level wide shot, warm nostalgic palette, film-grain photography
29. Storm on the horizon
Dark storm clouds advancing over a green plain, distant lightning lighting the base of the clouds, a band of sunlight breaking through on the right, wide shot with a low horizon, dramatic contrast between sky and field, dramatic landscape photography
30. Aerial view of a river
Aerial drone view of a winding river cutting through a dense forest, curves forming an organic pattern, morning light casting long tree shadows, zenithal shot at 300 meters, deep greens and blue-green water, high-resolution aerial photography
Prompts for architecture and interiors (31–40)
Naming real materials — exposed concrete, light oak, linen, brushed brass — gives far more realism than style adjectives. There's a dedicated list with 50 prompts for architecture and interiors. The time of day defines the whole mood of the space.
31. Scandinavian living room
Minimalist Scandinavian living room, beige linen sofa, light oak coffee table, textured wool rug, large plant in the corner, exposed concrete wall, floor-to-ceiling window on the right, diffuse natural late-afternoon light, photorealistic architectural render
32. Industrial kitchen
Open-concept kitchen with a polished concrete countertop, matte black cabinets, open wooden shelves, brushed-brass pendant lights, exposed brick in the background, morning light coming through the side window, eye-level wide shot, photorealistic render
33. Cozy bedroom
Bedroom with rumpled white bedding, beige upholstered headboard, walnut nightstand with a lit lamp, translucent linen curtains filtering the morning light, warm neutral palette, symmetrical frontal shot, editorial interior photography
34. Modern house exterior view
Modern two-story house with a concrete-and-slatted-wood facade, large glass panels, pool reflecting the building, ornamental grass garden, clear late-afternoon sky, warm raking light, three-quarter wide shot, high-end architectural render
35. Corporate office
Open-concept corporate office, light wood desks, black ergonomic chairs, glass partitions, hanging plants, linear ceiling lighting combined with natural light from large windows, one-point-perspective wide shot, photorealistic render
36. Spa bathroom
Spa-style bathroom with a black soaking tub, gray natural-stone cladding, brushed-brass faucets, folded white towels, tropical plant in the corner, soft indirect light and a lit candle, frontal shot, calm atmosphere, photorealistic interior render
37. Cozy café
Interior of a small café with a solid wood counter, caramel-leather stools, exposed brick wall, chrome espresso machine, warm pendant lights, gentle blur of people moving, afternoon light through the storefront window, cozy interior photography
38. Industrial loft
Industrial loft with high ceilings, exposed steel beams, floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows, burnished concrete floor, aged leather sofa, metal shelving, harsh midday light coming through the windows, wide shot, photorealistic render
39. Balcony at dusk
Apartment balcony with wicker armchairs, low wooden table, potted plants in ceramic pots, lit string lights hanging, blurred city skyline in the background, blue-hour light with warm bulb highlights, medium shot, nighttime interior photography
40. Hotel lobby
Boutique hotel lobby with a green marble counter, slatted wood panel behind it, mustard velvet armchairs, sculptural glass chandelier, terrazzo floor, warm lighting combined with indirect natural light, symmetrical wide shot, luxury architectural render
Prompts for characters and illustration (41–50)
To keep the same character consistent across images, repeat the exact same physical description in every prompt and lock the seed when the tool allows it. See the guide on character consistency.
41. Fantasy warrior
Warrior in leather armor with bronze plates, braided red hair, scar on her eyebrow, sword resting on her shoulder, firm posture, misty forest in the background, fantasy concept art, digital painting with visible brushstrokes, earthy palette with golden highlights
42. Noir detective
Detective in a beige trench coat and fedora under a streetlamp, fine rain visible in the light, elongated shadow on the wet asphalt, weary expression, low-angle medium shot, high-contrast noir illustration, monochrome palette with amber highlight
43. Cute children's character
Illustration of a small bear with round glasses reading a book while sitting on a giant mushroom, pastel-toned forest around it, floating fireflies, watercolor children's-book style, light visible pencil sketch lines, soft palette, centered composition
44. Explorer astronaut
Astronaut in a worn white suit watching a ringed planet on the horizon, reddish rocky surface, suspended dust, backlit silhouette against the distant sun, wide shot with a small figure for scale, sci-fi concept art, high detail
45. Ancient wizard
Elderly wizard with a long beard and embroidered dark-blue robe, twisted wooden staff with a glowing crystal, ancient library in the background with lit candles, bluish magical light lighting his face from below, detailed digital painting, fantasy concept art
46. Cyberpunk character
Young hacker in a black technical jacket with glowing implants on the neck, short neon-blue hair, urban alley with holographic signs in the background, rain reflecting pink and cyan lights, medium shot, cyberpunk concept art, high contrast, neon palette
47. Brand mascot
Stylized fox mascot in vector form, simplified orange body, rounded geometric shapes, friendly expression, waving pose, plain white background, flat vector illustration with thick outline, only three colors, brand identity style
48. Dark knight
Knight in black armor with silver details, tattered cape in the wind, helmet with closed visor, misty battlefield in the background, imposing low-angle silhouette, dark concept art, cool desaturated palette, volumetric lighting from behind
49. Isometric illustration
Isometric cutaway illustration of a small two-story bookstore, full shelves, spiral staircase, customer reading in an armchair, plants by the windows, clean vector style with soft shadows, seven-color pastel palette, light neutral background
50. Game character in reference pose
Full-body archer character in a neutral reference pose, green hooded cloak, bow on her back, leather boots, plain light-gray background, uniform frontal lighting with no dramatic shadows, game character sheet, detailed digital painting
Anime and manga prompts (51–58)
Anime styles respond very well to descriptions of visual mood and era — 90s, modern, retro. Avoid mixing anime with photorealism in the same prompt.
51. School scene
Student in a Japanese school uniform looking out the classroom window, curtains swaying, late-afternoon light entering diagonally, visible suspended dust, medium shot, modern anime style, warm saturated colors, clean linework, detailed background
52. City under rain
Busy Tokyo street at night in the rain, colorful umbrellas, lit signs reflected in puddles, walking silhouettes, street-level wide shot, cinematic anime style, night-blue palette with neon highlights, highly detailed background
53. Heroine portrait
Close-up of an anime heroine with flowing white hair and violet eyes, determined expression, wind lifting her hair, abstract background with radial light beams, modern shonen anime style, vibrant colors, defined outline, high contrast
54. Quiet countryside scene
Boy sitting at the edge of a rice field at dusk, fallen bicycle beside him, big, voluminous clouds in the orange sky, mountains in the background, wide shot, nostalgic 90s anime style, faded warm colors, cel-animation texture
55. Mecha character
Giant white-and-blue armored mecha robot in a combat pose, destroyed city in the background, smoke and sparks, dramatic low angle to emphasize scale, detailed mecha anime style, precise mechanical lines, harsh lighting with metallic highlights
56. Slice-of-life café scene
Two friends chatting at a café table, cups and cake on the table, large window with a view of a rainy street, warm interior light contrasting with the gray outside, medium shot, slice-of-life anime style, soft colors, thin linework, cozy atmosphere
57. Warrior at sunset
Lone samurai walking through a field of tall grass at sunset, katana at his waist, long cloak in the wind, huge sun on the horizon, partial backlit silhouette, wide shot, historical anime style, orange and red palette, minimalist composition
58. Nighttime magical scene
Girl with a black cat sitting on a rooftop under the full moon, city lights below, bluish magical particles floating around, medium shot at a slightly elevated angle, fantasy anime style, night-blue palette with golden highlights, high detail
Cinematic prompts (59–68)
Film scenes call for descriptions of shot type, implied motion and color palette. There's a dedicated list with 50 cinematic prompts by genre. Terms like backlight, vanishing point and film grain make an immediate difference.
59. Neon night street
Woman in a long coat walking alone down a wet street at night, red and blue neon reflections on the asphalt, low fog, backlit silhouette, wide shot with a central vanishing point, 80s cinematic aesthetic, film grain, desaturated colors
60. Corridor chase
Figure running down a narrow industrial corridor, flickering fluorescent lights, motion with slight blur at the edges, low angle following the run, alternating long shadows, cinematic thriller aesthetic, green-gray palette, high contrast
61. Diner conversation
Two characters sitting face to face in an empty American diner before dawn, coffee cups on the formica table, cold fluorescent light above and a red sign through the window, profile medium shot, melancholic cinematic aesthetic, soft grain
62. Open-road desert
Classic car parked on the shoulder of a straight desert road, suspended dust, distant mountains shimmering in the heat, silhouette of a person leaning on the door, very wide shot with a central horizon, harsh midday light, washed-out yellow palette
63. Spaceship interior
Spaceship corridor with metal panels, pulsing amber emergency lights, steam escaping a pipe, silhouetted astronaut figure in the background, one-point perspective shot, realistic sci-fi aesthetic, volumetric lighting
64. Rain-on-window scene
Close-up of a face reflected in a window covered in raindrops, blurred city in bokeh lights in the background, focus shifting between the drops and the reflection, close shot, cool blue-green palette, contemplative cinematic aesthetic, film grain
65. Medieval banquet
Medieval banquet hall lit by torches and candles, long table full of food, guests in period costume, smoke and embers in the air, high-angle wide shot, dominant warm light with deep shadows, historical cinematic aesthetic, high detail
66. Meeting on a bridge at dawn
Two figures meeting in the middle of a misty bridge at dawn, fog covering the river below, cool bluish light with the sun rising behind them, symmetrical wide shot, partial silhouettes, quiet cinematic aesthetic, cool desaturated palette
67. Explosion seen from afar
Silhouette of a person in the foreground watching a distant explosion on the city skyline, rising smoke cloud, orange light cast on their back, low-angle wide shot, tense cinematic aesthetic, dark palette with a central warm highlight
68. Empty room with projector light
Dark room with an old projector running, visible beam of light cutting through dust in the air, blurred image on the wall, empty chair in the middle, symmetrical frontal shot, melancholic cinematic aesthetic, amber and brown palette, 16mm film grain
Prompts for food photography (69–76)
Food calls for side light and texture. Describe the state of the food — melting, steaming, freshly cut — because that's what creates visual appeal.
69. Artisanal burger
Artisanal burger with melting cheese dripping down the side, sesame brioche bun, fresh lettuce and tomato, dark wooden board, blurred rustic fries beside it, hard studio side light, 30-degree-angle close-up, appetizing food photography
70. Fresh pasta
Deep white plate with spaghetti in tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan shavings, steam rising, rustic wooden table with scattered flour, natural side-window light, overhead shot, warm saturated colors, editorial food photography
71. Coffee and croissant
Cappuccino cup with latte art beside a broken flaky croissant, crumbs on the light marble table, blurred folded newspaper in the background, diffuse natural morning light, 45-degree-angle shot, warm neutral tones, cozy café photography
72. Macro close-up dessert
Macro close-up of a slice of chocolate cake with syrup dripping, visible layers of filling, fresh strawberry on top, plain white plate, dark gradient background, hard side light highlighting the texture, shallow depth of field, dessert food photography
73. Overhead brunch table
Overhead brunch table with pancakes, berries, eggs, orange juice and a coffee pot, beige linen napkins, light wooden table, uniform diffuse natural light, perfectly aligned overhead shot, symmetrical composition, clean food photography
74. Minimalist sushi
Three pieces of nigiri on a black slate board, wasabi and ginger beside it, plain dark background, soft side lighting highlighting the fish's sheen, frontal close-up at board height, plenty of negative space, minimalist Japanese food photography
75. Artisanal bread
Freshly cut sourdough bread on a linen cloth, visible open crumb, scattered flour, bread knife beside it, dark wooden table, raking side light highlighting the crispy crust, 30-degree-angle shot, earthy tones, rustic photography
76. Colorful salad
Ceramic bowl with a green leaf salad, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, chickpeas and seeds, olive oil drizzling, textured white background, diffuse overhead natural light, overhead shot, fresh saturated colors, healthy-eating photography
Prompts for animals (77–84)
Animals work best with sharp focus on the eyes and a blurred background. Describe the pose and behavior, not just the species.
77. Dog in a field
Golden retriever running through a field of tall grass with its tongue out, ears flying, golden-hour backlight creating a halo on its fur, medium shot at animal height, motion frozen, shallow depth of field, vibrant sharp pet photography
78. Cat at a window
Black cat sitting on a windowsill looking outside, partial silhouette against the afternoon light, linen curtain beside it, visible suspended dust in the light beam, side medium shot, warm soft palette, contemplative domestic photography
79. Owl close-up
Close-up of an owl with intense yellow eyes staring at the camera, detailed feather texture, tree branch at dusk, completely blurred forest background, soft side light, 400mm telephoto lens, sharp focus on the eyes, wildlife photography
80. Horse in motion
Black horse galloping across a beach at sunset, frozen water splashes in the air, flowing mane, golden backlight, side wide shot following the motion, slight background blur suggesting speed, dramatic equine photography, high sharpness
81. Fox in the snow
Red fox standing in the snow looking to the side, falling flakes, fur contrasting with the white, blurred forest in the background, cool overcast-day light, medium shot at animal height, orange and bluish-white palette, sharp wildlife photography
82. Bird in flight
Hummingbird in a static hover in front of a red flower, wings with slight motion blur, suspended nectar droplets, completely blurred green background, diffuse natural light, macro close-up with a telephoto lens, sharp focus on the eye, high-speed nature photography
83. Elephants at dusk
Herd of elephants crossing the savanna at dusk, backlit suspended dust, lone acacia tree to the right, partial backlit silhouettes, very wide shot with a low horizon, orange and brown palette, cinematic safari photography
84. Kitten in studio
Gray kitten sitting on an infinite white background, looking slightly upward, soft visible fur, soft uniform studio lighting with minimal shadow, frontal shot at kitten height, neutral colors, catalog pet photography, high sharpness
Prompts for wallpapers and backgrounds (85–92)
Wallpapers need the right aspect ratio from the start and negative space for where icons and the clock will sit. There's a dedicated list with 50 prompts for 4K wallpaper and phone backgrounds. Generate in 9:16 for mobile and 16:9 for desktop, then adjust with the image resizer to the device's exact resolution.
85. Abstract gradient
Abstract background with a soft purple, navy and pink gradient, fluid organic shapes blending together, subtle grain texture over the color, no identifiable elements, vertical composition with a darker area at the top, high-resolution minimalist wallpaper
86. Minimalist mountains
Overlapping layered mountain silhouettes with mist between them, sky gradient from orange to purple, small sun on the horizon, flat minimalist vector illustration, five-color palette, plenty of negative space at the top, vertical wallpaper
87. Dark organic texture
Abstract macro texture of black marble with gold veins, raking side light highlighting the relief, high contrast, no recognizable elements, uniform vertical composition, elegant high-resolution dark wallpaper, black and gold tones
88. Deep space
Colorful nebula in purple and turquoise with scattered stars, diffuse cosmic dust, small dark planet in the lower corner, vertical composition with a clean area at the top center, high-resolution digital space art, deep-space wallpaper
89. Vertical dawn forest
Tall pine forest in mist seen from below looking up, volumetric light beams descending between the canopies, deep green and gray tones, vertical composition with a vanishing point at the top, high-resolution nature wallpaper, silent atmosphere
90. Geometric shapes
Composition of floating three-dimensional geometric shapes — spheres, cubes and toroids — on a pastel matte surface, soft shadows, light beige background, minimalist 3D render, diffuse studio lighting, four-color palette, clean modern wallpaper
91. Liquid waves
Rippling metallic liquid surface with iridescent reflections in blue, green and violet, fluid texture in frozen motion, studio lighting creating soft highlights, high-resolution abstract 3D render, vertical composition, vibrant wallpaper
92. Blurred night city
Completely blurred night-city lights in circular bokeh, amber, blue and magenta tones, gradient from dark at the top to lighter at the bottom, no recognizable elements, vertical composition, high-resolution abstract urban wallpaper
Prompts for social media and thumbnails (93–100)
Here the rule changes: readability matters more than detail. See also the guide on how to create banners and social media posts with AI. Leave room for text, use high contrast, and avoid cluttered compositions. If it's a thumbnail, always test it at a small size before publishing — there's a dedicated list with 50 prompts for YouTube thumbnails.
93. Reaction thumbnail
Young man with an exaggerated surprised expression, hands on his head, solid vibrant yellow background, strong uniform frontal lighting, close shot on the face occupying the left side, plenty of empty space on the right for text, saturated colors, high contrast
94. Tech tutorial thumbnail
Open laptop on a dark desk with the screen glowing blue, mechanical keyboard beside it, blue and purple LED strip light in the blurred background, three-quarter shot occupying the right half, dark and clean left side for text, high contrast, tech aesthetic
95. Instagram quote post
Abstract background of beige paper texture with a soft diagonal leaf shadow crossing it, warm natural light, square composition with a clean, uniform center for text, neutral earthy palette, elegant minimalism, high resolution
96. Podcast cover
Retro condenser microphone in close-up on a purple-and-black gradient background, backlight creating a glowing outline, subtle mist, centered square composition with space at the sides, dramatic lighting, modern studio aesthetic, high sharpness
97. Promotional banner
Horizontal banner background with diagonal geometric shapes in red and orange over a white base, soft shadows, clean uniform central area reserved for text, modern flat graphic style, high contrast, wide aspect ratio, vector art
98. Lifestyle story
Vertical overhead composition of a workspace with a notebook, pen, cup and glasses on light wood, diffuse natural side light, elements concentrated in the lower half and clean top for text, warm neutral palette, clean lifestyle photography
99. Before-and-after thumbnail
Composition split vertically down the middle, left side in cool faded tones, right side in warm vibrant tones, same indoor scene on both sides, sharp dividing line at the center, high contrast between the sides, photorealistic illustration
100. E-book cover
Vertical abstract background of soft waves in navy blue and gold, subtle grain texture, gradual darkening at the edges, lighter uniform center for the title, elegant sober composition, modern editorial aesthetic, high resolution
The standard negative prompt
Most recurring flaws disappear with a fixed negative list. Paste this into your tool's negative-prompt field and adapt it as needed:
deformed hands, extra fingers, duplicated limbs, distorted face, incorrect anatomy, illegible text, watermark, signature, logo, frame border, low resolution, unwanted blur, excessive noise, blown-out colors, cropped composition
For product photos, add exaggerated reflections, hard shadows and a cluttered background. For illustrations, add shaky linework and inconsistent proportions. In tools that don't have a negative field, write the restriction affirmatively inside the main prompt: instead of "no text", ask for "clean composition, no typographic elements".
How to adapt any prompt from this list
The prompts above are written in dense prose, which is the most universal format. To get the best out of each tool, a quick adjustment helps:
| Tool type | Recommended adjustment |
|---|
| Conversational (ChatGPT, Gemini) | Use the prompt as is and ask for corrections in the conversation (see the ChatGPT guide) |
| Dense description (Midjourney) | Cut connecting words, leave only the terms that carry image content, add the aspect ratio as a parameter |
| Good text control (Ideogram) | Put the desired text in quotes and specify the typography and position |
| Open models (Flux, Stable Diffusion) | Use the full prompt and make good use of the negative-prompt field |
If you're still deciding which tool to use for each type of image, the comparison of the best AI tools to create images can help you choose.
What to do with the images after generating
An image straight out of an AI is rarely ready to publish. It tends to come out too heavy, in the wrong format, and with slightly soft edges.
The workflow that solves almost every case has three steps. First, convert to the destination format — WebP for websites, PNG when you need transparency, JPG for general sharing — using the image converter. Second, reduce the file size: high-resolution AI files easily go over 5 MB and slow down loading on any page, and the image compressor cuts a good chunk of that with no visible difference. Third, if the generation came out slightly soft, it's worth sharpening before publishing.
For brand material, there's an extra step almost no one takes: extract the color palette from the best generated image and reuse it across the rest of your content. That's how you keep visual consistency between images created in different sessions.
Turn a prompt into a visual identity
Describe your brand in a few words and see how a well-structured prompt becomes a professional logo in seconds, right in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
Do these prompts work on any image AI?
Yes, they were all written in a universal format and work in ChatGPT, Midjourney, Flux, Gemini, Leonardo, Ideogram and Stable Diffusion. What changes is the refinement: conversational tools handle full prose well, while dense-description models perform better when you cut connecting words and leave only the terms that carry image content. The underlying structure stays the same in both cases.
Can I change the prompts, or do I need to use them exactly as they are?
Change them as much as you like — that's the whole idea. The most productive approach is to swap only the subject and keep the part that describes framing, lighting, style and technical finish intact, because that's what makes the image look professional. A corporate portrait prompt, for example, works almost the same if you swap the profession and clothing while keeping the rest.
Why did my result turn out different from what the prompt describes?
Three causes cover almost every case. The tool may be using a different model than you expect, with its own interpretation of the text. The element that's missing may be placed too late in the prompt, since terms at the start get more weight — move it to the beginning. And the aspect ratio may be cropping the composition, which happens a lot when you generate a scene meant for a wide format in 1:1.
How do I generate variations of an image that already came out well?
Lock the seed, if the tool allows it, and change only one element per generation. Changing only the lighting, or only the angle, while keeping the rest identical, produces coherent variations of the same scene. If you rewrite the entire prompt on every attempt, each result becomes a new image unrelated to the last, and you lose whatever was already working.
Do I need to write the prompts in English?
It's no longer necessary. Current models understand other languages well, and the quality gap has narrowed a lot in recent years. Still, technical photography and art terms have stronger representation in English in the training data, so an efficient approach is to write in your own language while keeping expressions like bokeh, golden hour, low angle or depth of field in English.
Can I use images generated with these prompts commercially?
It depends on the terms of use of the tool you use and the laws of your country, and these rules change frequently. Many platforms allow commercial use, some require a paid plan for it, and others restrict copyright registration of the result. Before using it in client material or a product for sale, read the specific tool's terms and avoid prompts that name living artists or registered trademarks by name.