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    Free AI Image Prompts

    Good image prompts follow one pattern: subject, setting, style, lighting, camera and format. Every prompt below uses it. Swap the bracketed parts and paste it into any image generator.

    Product and business images

    Studio product shot

    Studio product photo of [product] on a seamless [color] backdrop, soft box lighting from the left, subtle reflection on the surface, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, ultra sharp, commercial catalog style --ar 4:5

    Lifestyle product scene

    [Product] in use on a [kitchen counter / desk / trail] in morning light, a person's hands partly in frame, natural colors, editorial lifestyle photography, 35mm, warm tones --ar 3:2

    Flat lay

    Top-down flat lay of [items] arranged on [linen / marble / wood], even diffused light, minimal props, negative space at the top for text, clean social media style --ar 1:1

    Website hero banner

    Wide hero image for a [industry] website showing [scene], calm composition, empty space on the right third for headline text, muted [brand color] palette, photographic --ar 16:9

    People and portraits

    Professional headshot

    Professional headshot of a [age] [person description] in [attire], neutral grey background, soft key light and rim light, friendly confident expression, 85mm portrait lens, high detail skin texture

    Cinematic portrait

    Cinematic portrait of [character] standing in [location] at blue hour, neon reflections, light rain, anamorphic lens flare, teal and orange grade, film grain --ar 21:9

    Character sheet

    Character design sheet of [character], front, side and back views, neutral pose, flat grey background, consistent outfit and colors, concept art style, labeled callouts

    Logos, icons and illustration

    Minimal logo mark

    Minimal vector logo mark for a [business type] called [name], simple geometric shape combining [symbol A] and [symbol B], two colors, flat design, white background, no text

    App icon

    iOS app icon for a [app purpose] app, single bold symbol of [object], soft gradient from [color] to [color], rounded square, subtle depth, centered

    Editorial illustration

    Editorial illustration about [topic], [artist-free style: flat vector / risograph / paper cut], limited palette of 3 colors, clear visual metaphor, magazine cover composition --ar 4:5

    Seamless pattern

    Seamless repeating pattern of [motifs], [style], [colors] on [background color], evenly spaced, tileable, textile print quality

    Scenes and worlds

    Interior design concept

    Photoreal interior of a [room] in [style: Japandi / mid-century / industrial], [materials], large window with afternoon light, styled by an interior designer, architectural photography, wide angle --ar 3:2

    Fantasy landscape

    Epic landscape of [place] with [feature], volumetric fog, golden hour, tiny figure for scale, painterly concept art, highly detailed --ar 16:9

    Isometric scene

    Isometric 3D illustration of [scene], soft clay render, pastel colors, tiny details, orthographic view, studio lighting, white background

    Tips

    • Lead with the subject, then add style and lighting. Generators weight early words more.
    • Name the camera or lens (35mm, 85mm, macro) for photographic results.
    • Set the aspect ratio for where the image will be used: 1:1 feed, 4:5 Instagram, 16:9 banner.
    • Midjourney uses flags like --ar; in DALL-E and Gemini just write "wide 16:9 image".

    FAQ

    Do these prompts work in DALL-E and Gemini?

    Yes. Remove the --ar flag and describe the shape in words, e.g. "square image" or "wide banner".

    Are these AI image prompts free?

    Yes. Copy any prompt. The full Midjourney Mastery Pack is also a free download.

    What makes a good AI image prompt?

    A clear subject, a setting, a style, lighting, a camera or medium, and the output shape.

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