How to Use Image Generation in ChatGPT-4o: 10 Practical Ideas with Prompt Examples
Learn how to create original images using ChatGPT-4o. A selection of useful prompt examples and tips for working with OpenAI’s new image generation feature.
1. Translating Images into Different Art Styles

Experiment by transforming images into watercolor, pastel, anime, cyberpunk, and other styles.
Prompt:
“Transform the image into the style of [style name].”
Tip: Upload your own photo and try unconventional combinations of styles for unique results.
2. Eye-catching YouTube Thumbnails

Create eye-catching thumbnails to boost views.
Prompt:
“Make a bright cover for a YouTube video on the topic ‘Top 10 Travel Destinations’ with the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China, add vivid contrasting text.”
Tip: Add clear calls to action or intriguing questions directly in the prompt to grab viewers’ attention.
3. One-page Mini Comics

Create small comic stories for social media or educational content.
Prompt:
“Create a comic of three images with an office scene and the following dialogue [dialogue].”
Tip: Use your own photos of characters to make the comics unique.
4. Promotional Banners with Your Product

Use your own photos to create realistic promotional materials.
Prompt:
“Create an ad banner using the image of the woman from the first photo in the dress from the second photo.”
Tip: Use personal photos effectively to boost customer trust.
5. Pixel Art for Games

Create sprites and characters for retro-style games.
Prompt:
“Create a 2×2 pixel sprite sheet of four different frames of a game hero running. Each frame 16×16 pixels. Transparent background.”
Tip: The resulting images can be converted to SVG for further editing.
6. Quick Personalized Invitations

Create elegant and unique event invitations in minutes.
Prompt:
“Make a fun birthday invitation for a child, with the text: ‘You're invited to Olesia’s Birthday Party, Park Wellshire, May 1, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 M.’”
7. Removing Image Backgrounds

Remove backgrounds from photos to create stickers or web graphics.
Prompt:
“Cut out [object] from the image and provide it with a transparent background.”
Tip: Ideal for web designers and social media sticker creators.
8. Recipes and Menus with Text on Images

Create stylish recipes and menus with clearly readable text in an artistic style.
Prompt:
“Create a recipe for sweet pancakes with step-by-step instructions, styled like a handwritten magazine.”
Tip: The model handles long texts and complex descriptions well.
9. Detailed Illustrations with Many Objects

ChatGPT-4o does a great job accurately displaying multiple objects in one image.
Prompt:
“Create an illustration of a pharmacy shelf with many colorful bottles of unique shapes and animal symbols on the labels.”
10. Infographics That Explain

ChatGPT-4o does a great job accurately displaying multiple objects in one image.
Prompt:
“Create an infographic explaining how to properly sort waste: separate containers for glass, plastic, paper, and organic waste, with item examples for each. Add simple icons and short captions. Style — bright, cartoonish, for children.”
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