Fun Ways To Create AI Images With ChatGPT

Since OpenAI rolled out image generation to all free ChatGPT users, the world of AI art has become accessible to everyone. The platform quickly proved its capabilities, even standing out among the best AI image generators available. To get started and create some amazing visuals, all you need are the right prompts.

Image creation with ChatGPT generally falls into three main categories: generating a new image from a text description, uploading and transforming an existing photo, or editing a photo based on your instructions. With so many possibilities, it can be tough to know where to begin. Here are nine fun and creative ChatGPT image prompts to inspire you.

Blend Photos Seamlessly

One of the most impressive features of AI image generation is its ability to merge two different pictures into a single, cohesive image. To try this, upload two images to ChatGPT and provide clear instructions on how you want them combined. For example, you can take a picture of yourself and a photo of your pet and ask the AI to place you both in the same scene.

An AI-generated image of the author and his dog. Credit: Joe Hindy/ChatGPT

If the initial result isn't perfect, don't be afraid to refine your request. For instance, if the AI only includes your head, you can ask it to regenerate the image to include your shoulders for a more natural look. The final product might not be a perfect likeness, but it can still be a fun and successful experiment.

Create Custom Trading Cards

Transform a photo of yourself, a pet, or a friend into a custom trading card for an imaginary game. This is a delightful way to create a unique keepsake or a fun social media post. Simply upload a photo and provide a detailed prompt explaining what you want.

ChatGPT added fun details to Luna's playing card (AI-generated image). Credit: Joe Hindy / ChatGPT

Here’s a sample prompt you can adapt:

"This is a good dog named Luna. Please create a playing card featuring Luna for an imaginary fantasy role-playing game. The card should feature details on HP, attack name and effect, weaknesses (tennis balls, peanut butter), and a very brief description of Luna's abilities. Before completing the card, double-check that all words, text, and numbers appear correctly without any mistakes or typos."

You can customize this idea for sports cards, movie characters, or anything else you can imagine.

Enhance Your Photos with AI Details

ChatGPT can also add new elements to your existing photos to give them more flair. A great example is adding atmospheric effects. If you have a photo of a clear night sky, you can ask ChatGPT to add the aurora borealis to make it more dramatic.

ChatGPT added details of the aurora borealis into an existing picture (AI generated image). Credit: Joe Hindy/ChatGPT

For the best results, be as specific as possible with your prompt. Describe the lighting, color tones, and intensity of the effect you want to add. Remember, with AI image generation, specificity is your best tool for getting the exact result you envision.

Transform Images into Different Art Styles

Have you ever wanted to see what you'd look like in a claymation movie? With ChatGPT, you can. By uploading a photo and using a specific prompt, you can transform any image into a unique art style. Besides claymation, you can also turn your photos into characters made from toy building blocks or even puppets.

My guitars and amps but in the style of toy building blocks (AI-generated image). Credit: Joe Hindy/ChatGPT

Try a prompt like this to get started:

"Use this picture and create a clay animation photograph. The subject should be sitting in a cozy living room with comfy furniture. Vivid lighting enhances the happy scene. HD quality, vivid style, bright colors."

Reimagine Your Pets as Humans

This viral trend is a fascinating, and sometimes slightly unsettling, way to use ChatGPT. The process is straightforward: upload a picture of your pet and ask the AI to imagine them as a human. You can keep the prompt simple—"Turn my pet into a human"—and see what the AI comes up with, or you can add details about clothing, expression, and background.

The results can range from surprisingly accurate to hilariously strange. This trend was popular on social media, so you can find plenty of examples for inspiration.

The 100x Image Replication Challenge

This experiment reveals the beautifully bizarre nature of AI. The prompt is simple: "Create an exact replica of this image, don't change a thing." Then, you feed the output back into the AI with the same prompt, repeating the process 100 times.

The original image... Credit: Timothy Beck Werth/ChatGPT

...and the final result (AI-generated image). Credit: Joe Hindy/ChatGPT

Instead of creating perfect copies, ChatGPT introduces slight changes with each iteration. After many repetitions, the original image can morph into something completely different and wonderfully abstract. One famous example saw Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's photo slowly transform into a Picasso-like nightmare.

Design Your Own Action Figures

Another popular trend involved users turning themselves, their friends, or their favorite characters into collectible action figures. The AI generates an image of the figure complete with custom packaging, plastic wrap, and themed accessories. For the best outcome, provide detailed descriptions of the packaging design and the types of accessories you want included.

Visualize Your Reddit Username

If you have a creative or unusual Reddit username, why not see what it looks like as an image? This simple prompt has led to some hilarious and surprisingly accurate visual interpretations. For example, one Redditor with the username "beachedwhitemale" received a literal image of a beached white male.

This is what ChatGPT came up with for the username "beachedwhitemale" (AI-generated image). Credit: Reddit / beachedwhitemale

You can also add artistic styles to the prompt or even ask for the opposite of your username for more interesting results.

Generate Images from Trending News

A custom GPT tool called Trend Image allows you to generate images and cartoons based on the day's headlines. You can create a webcomic about the latest technology news or an animated scene from a scientific discovery to share with your kids. With some creative dialogue and fine-tuning, you can produce some truly unique content.

A ChatGPT Trend Image relating to some science news (AI-generated image). Credit: Joe Hindy/ChatGPT

ChatGPT remains one of the top tools for AI image creation. If you have a quirky or imaginative idea, give it a try and see what you can create.