Prompts for Creators

Thumbnail designs, trending looks and illustration styles for YouTube, Instagram and Reels. Adapt each prompt to your own idea and keep your own style.

How it works for you

  1. Step 1

    Copy the style prompt that suits your video or post.

  2. Step 2

    Paste it into your AI app and change a few words to match your topic and colours.

  3. Step 3

    Add the title text in your own editor and check the size before you publish.

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Latest prompts

Trending Use your photo Face edit

Retro 90s Movie Poster Style

Tested on Meta AI

Edit the uploaded photo of me, an adult. Keep my face, skin tone, hairstyle, expression and features exactly as in the photo; do not lighten or smooth the skin. Restyle me as an invented retro 1990s Indian movie-poster portrait with vintage film grain, bold colours, a dramatic pose, a hand-painted look and warm tones. Do not copy any real film, poster or real person.

Trending With or without a photo Face edit

Hand-Drawn Anime Style Family Portrait

Tested on ChatGPT

Edit the uploaded group photo of my family. Keep every face, skin tone, hairstyle and expression exactly as in the photo; do not lighten or smooth the skin. Restyle us as a dreamy hand-drawn anime-style family portrait in a green village with soft clouds, gentle pastel colours and warm light. Do not copy any real animated film or character. If no photo is uploaded, show an original family instead.

Trending Use your photo Face edit

Action Figure Box Trend

Tested on ChatGPT

Edit the uploaded photo of me, an adult. Keep my face, skin tone, hairstyle, expression and features exactly as in the photo; do not lighten or smooth the skin. Restyle me as a collectible action figure inside a toy blister pack, with miniature accessories that match my work and hobbies, a coloured card back, no brand names, no readable text.

Use it responsibly

Never show a real person saying or doing something they did not. Say a picture is AI-made where that matters to your viewers.

Common questions

What size is right for a thumbnail?

A YouTube thumbnail is normally 16:9, around 1280 x 720. Mention that ratio in the prompt.

Can I ask for the style of a famous artist or brand?

Please avoid copying the signature style of living artists or brands. Use general style names instead.

How long do trending prompts stay useful?

Trends can shift within weeks, so new prompts are added often.

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