ChatGPT Images 2.6

Build a text-to-image brief

Name the main subject first, then its setting, viewpoint, and style. For example, a product concept might need a centered object, a plain background, soft side lighting, and space for a headline. An illustration might need a character pose, a limited palette, and a particular mood. Separate essential details from optional decoration so the prompt has a clear priority.

“A cobalt-blue ceramic mug on a pale wooden table, three-quarter view, soft morning light from the left, warm editorial photograph, uncluttered background, empty space above the mug.”

Treat this as a starting example, then replace the subject and styling with your own idea. The text-to-image generator offers a dedicated starting point for still artwork.

Make edits specific and limited

Upload a clear reference and explain what should change. Instead of asking to “make it better,” name a color, background, object, or visual style. Also list the features you want to keep, such as the camera angle, lighting, pose, or surrounding objects. A smaller change is easier to assess than several unrelated instructions.

“Change the mug to cobalt blue. Keep its shape, handle, position, lighting, and the wooden table unchanged.”

Preservation is a request, not a guarantee. Review fine details against the original before sharing. Use the image editor when your project starts with a picture you already have.

Match the settings to the job

Choose square for a centered composition, portrait for a taller subject, or landscape for a wider scene. Leave room for important objects near the edges. Standard and Detailed let you choose rendering quality; the image dimensions depend on the canvas rather than the quality setting.

Flare and Sunburst offer two model choices in the same studio. Compare them using the same brief if you want to explore different results. Judge the actual output against your needs instead of assuming that one choice will suit every subject. Check the displayed cost before starting each version.

Illustrations and social graphics

Try a character portrait, a story illustration, or a seasonal social graphic. Keep the palette and style consistent across your brief. If a design needs exact wording, put it in quotation marks and check every letter in the result. For a series, reuse a clear style description while reviewing each new image on its own.

Product and scene concepts

Explore backgrounds, lighting, or a new presentation for a product idea. Use a reference when existing details matter, but compare the result with the source. Generated images can alter shapes, labels, and proportions. Treat concept artwork as a draft to review before using it to represent a real item.

Short animated GIFs

Switch to Create GIF when motion helps express the idea. Describe one small action, such as a wave or a blink, and choose nine or sixteen frames with the playback speed you prefer. GIFs have different canvas sizes and credit costs from still images. Visit the ChatGPT GIF Generator for a guide focused on short loops and animation prompts.