How to Prompt AI Image Generator

The main thing to remember is to follow a set template. Start with what's most important about the image first. The basic order in a prompt is:

Prompt Template

1. Subject: Choose one main subject, like a man, woman, cat, bear, robot, etc. Only use one subject because adding more can mix things up in confusing ways.
2. Action: Describe what the subject is doing, like holding a smartphone, playing guitar, or using a laptop.
3. Description: Add details about the subject, like wearing a blue jacket, curly hair, or a red hat.

Examples

A faceless person using a laptop, the person wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, with slightly curly hair

A person reading a book, the person has a rounded afro hairstyle and an oval face, wearing thin, round glasses, dressed in a cozy orange turtleneck sweater that covers their neck, the person slightly smiling.

Tips

Try generating the image a few times before changing your prompt. Sometimes the AI needs a couple of tries to get it right. If you’re still not happy with the result, then try a different prompt.

You can also try a free tool, an image-to-prompt generator, to make things easier for you.