Friday, April 24, 2026

Example Prompts for ChatGPT's New Images 2.0 Release (better than Dall-E!)

 
Here are example prompts for ChatGPT Images 2.0, plus a simple pattern you can reuse. I’ll bias toward things useful for research, teaching, and blogging.


1. A simple reusable pattern

A practical pattern from current prompting guides is: scene → subject → key details → use case → constraints.developers.openai+2

You can adapt this template:

Scene: [where/when this happens, background]
Subject: [main person/object/focus]
Important details: [style, lighting, layout, text, colors]
Use case: [blog header, handout figure, class slide, thumbnail]
Constraints: [exact text, no watermarks, no extra characters, etc.]

ChatGPT handles full‑sentence prompts, but thinking in those five slots keeps your instructions precise.fal+2


2. General example prompts that fit Images 2.0

These are “vanilla” examples (not genealogy‑specific) that show the level of specificity that works well:

  1. Photorealistic portrait (from OpenAI guide style).

    Create a photorealistic candid photograph of an elderly sailor standing on a small fishing boat. He has weathered skin with visible wrinkles and sun texture, and a few faded sailor tattoos on his arms. He is adjusting a fishing net while his dog sits nearby on the deck. Shot as a 35mm film photograph, medium close‑up at eye level with a 50mm lens. Soft coastal daylight, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, and natural color balance. The image should feel honest and unposed, with real skin texture and worn materials. No glamorization, no heavy retouching.
    This matches the level of detail in OpenAI’s own examples.developers.openai

  2. Multi‑panel comic/reel.

    Create a vertical comic‑style reel with 4 equal‑sized panels. Panel 1: The owner leaves through the front door; the pet is small in the window, eyes wide, paws on the glass. Panel 2: The door clicks shut and the pet slowly turns toward the empty house. Panel 3: The house transformed; the pet sprawls across the couch, crumbs nearby, sunlight across the room. Panel 4: The door opens; the pet waits neatly by the entrance, as if nothing happened. Clean line art, bright colors, expressive faces, 9:16 aspect ratio.
    This level of per‑panel description is recommended for sequences.developers.openai

  3. Data slide / infographic.

    Create one slide titled “Market Opportunity” in a modern pitch‑deck style. White background, modern sans‑serif font similar to Inter, clean layout. Include: a concentric‑circle TAM/SAM/SOM diagram in muted blues and grays; specific numbers labeled clearly; a small bar chart showing growth from 2021–2026; and a placeholder space for a logo in the bottom right. No stock photos, no gradients, no drop shadows. Text must be sharp and readable.
    This mirrors a real example used to show Images 2.0’s text‑in‑image accuracy.pixeldojo+1

  4. Precise style transfer/edit.

    Turn this sketch into a photorealistic image. Preserve the exact layout, proportions, and perspective of the drawing. Choose realistic materials and lighting that match the sketch’s intent. Do not add new objects or text. Maintain a natural color palette and soft daylight.
    Good for taking rough diagrams to something presentable.developers.openai

  5. Targeted image edit (kitchen chairs example).

    In this kitchen photo, replace only the white chairs with wooden chairs. Keep camera angle, room lighting, floor shadows, and surrounding objects exactly the same. Photorealistic materials, natural wood grain, and accurate contact shadows. Do not change any other part of the scene.
    This shows how specific you can be about “edit only X.”developers.openai


3. Genealogy‑friendly prompt ideas (adapt what’s above)

These aren’t pulled from the docs verbatim but follow their structure and constraints.eweek+3

  1. Blog header: “Research Journey” banner.

    Create a clean blog header image titled “Research Journey”. Soft, muted colors (cream, slate blue, and warm brown). A simple map outline in the background with faint dotted lines connecting small icons for a book, magnifying glass, document, and old house. Modern sans‑serif typography for the title across the top, highly readable. No people. No logos or watermarks. 16:9 landscape format suitable for a website banner.

  2. Timeline diagram for a case study.

    Design a horizontal timeline infographic titled “Life of [Name]”. Minimalist style, white background, dark gray text, accent color in muted blue. Include five labeled markers with years and short captions, evenly spaced from left to right. Use clear boxes and connecting lines, no decorative illustrations. All text must be sharp and readable. 1920×1080 resolution.

  3. Process diagram: “How I approached this problem.”

    Create a simple three‑step process diagram on a light background. Title at top: “How I Approached This Research Problem”. Three numbered boxes in a row with arrows between them. Each box has a short heading and space for 2–3 bullet points that I will fill in later. Use a calm blue accent color and a legible sans‑serif font. No clip art, no characters, no extra icons.

  4. Workshop slide background.

    Generate a widescreen presentation slide background for a genealogy workshop. Subtle textured paper look, pale beige, with a faint outline of a tree and old map in the corners. Plenty of empty space in the center for text. No words, no logos, no faces. The design should be quiet and professional, not ornate.

  5. Call‑to‑action “Try this exercise” card.

    Create a 4:3 card‑style image with the heading “Try This Research Exercise”. Clean white background, a thin border in muted green, and a simple icon of a checklist in the corner. Leave generous blank space in the middle where I will overlay my own text. Minimalist and easy to read when displayed on a projector. No decorative flourishes.


4. Prompting tips specific to Images 2.0

Current guides stress a few best practices that are worth baking into your prompts:

  • State negatives clearly (e.g., “no watermarks, no extra text, no faces, no additional objects”) to keep the image from drifting.reddit+2

  • Specify the use case and aspect ratio (blog header, 16:9; slide background, 1920×1080; vertical reel, 9:16), because layout choices change a lot with format.fal+2

  • Give exact text strings you care about and emphasize that the text must be sharp and readable; Images 2.0 is specifically tuned for precise typography.pixeldojo+2

NOTE: Be sure to include in your prompt e how you most want to use Images 2.0 first—blog graphics, class slides, handouts, or something else. Then it can draft a small, reusable “prompt kit” tailored to that setting.

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