How to write AI image prompts.
When faced with an empty prompt box, it can feel daunting. At first glance you might be tempted to overthink the wording of your prompt, but there really isn’t too much to it.
If you’re unsure about the process of writing an AI image prompt, we’ll take you through the steps so you can create the perfect picture every time.
- Define the style of the image you want to create.
- Outline the subject of your image or the scene you have in mind.
- Build up the surroundings with extra details – think textures, weather or time of day.
- Click to generate your AI image
- Revisit your prompt and add additional information to refine your image further.
- Once you’re happy with the result, download and it’s ready to use.
Taking all of the above into account, an AI image prompt example could be:
An oil painting of a computer on a desk in a home office. There is a potted plant on the desk that is freshly watered. The morning sun is shining in from a nearby window.
Note that the more detail you include, the more accurate the generated image will be. You can then use this image to illustrate everything from posters to flyers to websites.
Try it for yourself on Adobe Express.
10 AI image prompt examples.
Looking for more prompt inspiration? Below is a selection of AI image prompt examples and descriptions that can be used for business promotions, digital advertising, presentations and other creative purposes.
Business scene.
“A photorealistic image of a business meeting featuring people sat around a table looking at a graph on a big screen.”
City skyline.
“A sketch of a distant city skyline, at sunset.”
YouTube reaction thumbnail.
“A young man with a shocked expression on his face points to his computer monitor. On his head he wears a computer headset.”
Opening of a new gym.
“A clean and modern gym filled with free weights, gym machines and treadmills.”
Team socialising.
“A close up of a group of friends in business casual attire, looking at each other with warm smiles and laughing.”
Opening of a new pizza restaurant.
“A top-down view of three fresh pizzas laid on a table, featuring candles, cutlery, napkins and drinks.”
Networking event.
“Several groups of professional adults stood talking to one another at a networking event.”
Podium for a presentation.
“An illustrated modern, but empty, podium on a large stage with a big screen for presentations at the back.”
Famous location incorporated into a logo.
“A simple logo featuring the outline of the Eiffel Tower with the tricolour flag at the top.”
Outer space visuals.
“A view of space shown through a telescope, including planets, constellations and shooting stars.”
How can Adobe Express help with AI images and design projects?
If you want to use AI images either at work, for your hobbies, or even in your personal life, Adobe Express can help. Here are just a few of the ways you can make the most of the built-in generative AI tools and features:
Use the text-to-image generator on Adobe Express to generate your own images with your chosen AI prompts. Simply enter what you want to see, and four images will be generated. From here, you can pick your favourites or decide to tweak your prompt for a more accurate image.
2. Make eye-catching backgrounds with AI.
While you can use AI image generators to build specific images of people and places, you can also use it to build and design backgrounds. Whether you choose to use your image in combination with something else or continue to develop your prompt, the choice is yours.
3. Spark your campaign creativity with AI Instagram posts.
If you run an Instagram account, creating regular and consistent high-quality social posts can be difficult. Fortunately, with Adobe Express, you can generate images worthy of social media to keep the production process down.
4. Go beyond text prompts with the image-to-image AI Generator.
If you already have an image you want to edit with AI or perhaps have a sketch you want to bring to life, Adobe’s image-to-image AI Generator can help. Simply enter your prompt as usual then upload an image of your own to change the composition.
Want to share your AI images on different platforms and social channels? Make the most of Adobe Express’ AI resize tool. It will use the generative AI technology to shrink or expand your image to fit the desired shape and dimensions.