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Image to Prompt Generator

Turn a reference image into an editable AI prompt for Flux, Midjourney, GPT Image and more. Upload a picture or paste an image URL, choose from 11 prompt modes and copy the result. Free to use, with no sign-up required.

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Turn one image into a reusable AI prompt in seconds. Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, and HEIF up to 20MB.

Use a direct image URL. We validate safety, redirects, format, and size before import.

Image to Prompt is free to use, sponsored by Nano Panda.

Image to Prompt Examples

See how a subject, composition, lighting and visual style come together in a reusable prompt. Use these examples to understand what to include, then adapt the wording to your own reference.

These are editorial prompt examples, not live tool results. Your output depends on the uploaded image and selected mode.

Bare tree silhouette beside a full moon in a blue and orange twilight sky
Reference image

Landscape and atmosphere

Start with the subject and its position, then describe the sky, silhouette and palette. Separating these details makes it easier to change the mood without losing the composition.

A bare tree in dark silhouette on the right side of the frame, a large full moon on the left, a low dark horizon, a twilight sky fading from deep teal blue above to warm orange below, quiet atmosphere, wide landscape composition.

Try changing “warm orange” to “pale violet” while keeping the tree and moon positions. Review scale and placement in the generated image; a prompt does not lock them exactly.

Illustrated green pump bottle on a beige pedestal with a botanical branch
Illustrated reference

Product and lighting

For a product reference, name the object, material, surface and background. Describe reflections and shadows separately so you can adjust the lighting without changing the product.

A dark green pump bottle centered on a pale beige geometric pedestal, a simple cream label, a muted botanical branch on the right, a warm sand-colored background, restrained teal and neutral palette, clean product illustration with gentle highlights and soft grounding shadows.

To request a photograph instead, replace “product illustration” with “studio product photograph.” Add the exact label wording yourself if text accuracy matters.

Flat mountain illustration with a terracotta sun, pine trees and a winding river
Illustrated reference

Illustration and visual style

Describe the medium as well as the scene. Flat shapes, a limited palette and simplified forms are more useful directions than a broad phrase such as “beautiful art.”

Flat vector landscape illustration, layered sage and deep teal mountains, a terracotta sun in the upper right, a winding cream-colored river through the foreground, small pine silhouettes, off-white sky, simplified geometric shapes, limited earthy color palette, clean edges.

Keep “flat vector” for a graphic result. Replace it with “textured watercolor” to explore another medium, then check whether the mountains, river and palette still match your intended composition.

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How to Use Image to Prompt

Upload a reference, choose the target model and copy the result to your image workflow. This tool generates prompt text; your chosen image generator creates the image.

How to use Image to Prompt
1

Upload a picture or import its URL

Drag in a supported image up to 20 MB, select a local file or import a publicly accessible direct image URL.

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Choose a mode and output language

Choose from 11 prompt modes, including General, Flux, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Nano Banana, GPT Image, SDXL, Ideogram, Recraft, Qwen Image and Seedream. Select the output language and use the detailed option for richer visual information.

3

Copy, refine and generate

Copy the prompt, check the subject and composition, and paste it into your chosen image generator. To explore a new style, keep the subject description and change the medium or palette.

Generate Prompts for Different AI Models

Each mode changes the writing style, rather than simply adding a model name. The examples below describe the moon-and-tree reference above using different approaches to the same scene.

Illustrative prompt rewrites, not a comparison of images generated by these models.

Flux

Use descriptive sentences that connect the subject, composition and lighting. A coherent scene is usually more useful than a long list of disconnected style tags.

A bare tree stands on the right beneath a twilight sky. A full moon appears on the left, above a low dark horizon. The sky transitions from deep teal to warm orange, creating a calm, spacious landscape.

Select Flux in the tool, generate your prompt, then paste it into your Flux image workflow. Adjust one visual detail at a time.

Midjourney

Use compact visual phrases and specify the elements you care about most. Keep the composition clear before adding optional model parameters.

Bare tree silhouette on the right, full moon on the left, teal-to-orange twilight sky, low dark horizon, quiet mood, wide landscape composition

Select Midjourney and paste the result into its image generation interface. Add or review aspect ratio and other parameters for the version you use.

Stable Diffusion

Use a positive prompt with concise subject, scene and style cues. Results also depend on your checkpoint, sampling settings and any image reference you supply.

bare tree silhouette, full moon, twilight sky, teal and orange gradient, low horizon, wide landscape, quiet atmosphere, clear composition

Select Stable Diffusion and use the result as your positive prompt. This tool does not return a separate negative prompt; add one yourself if your workflow needs it.

Nano Banana

Use direct instructions about what to create or preserve. Make relationships between the subject, background and layout explicit.

Create a wide twilight landscape with a bare tree silhouette on the right and a full moon on the left. Keep the horizon low and use a sky that fades from deep teal to warm orange.

Select Nano Banana and paste the result into your image workflow. If you are editing an image, attach the reference there and specify what should stay unchanged.

How to Get Better Results from a Reference Image

Treat the generated text as an editable starting point. A few specific changes are more useful than repeatedly adding broad style adjectives.

Choose a clear reference

Use an image with a recognizable subject and enough detail to distinguish materials and lighting. If a collage contains unrelated scenes, crop it to the part you want to recreate before uploading.

Separate what to keep from what to change

Preserve the subject and its placement, then adjust one instruction. Instead of “make it better,” use a concrete change such as “soft side lighting” or “a plain cream background.” This makes the next result easier to evaluate.

Review the output before generating an image

Check names, visible text and important proportions. Remove details the tool inferred incorrectly, and add anything it missed. More words are useful only when they express visual information you actually want.

Compare results with realistic expectations

Look for the intended subject, palette and mood first. A reconstructed prompt will not recover the original seed or settings. For closer composition or identity, use image-reference features in your target generator when available.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about accuracy, model modes, output languages and using your prompt in an AI image workflow.

What is an image to prompt generator?

It turns the visible content of a reference image into text you can use with an AI image generator. The output describes subjects, composition, lighting, colors and style. It is a starting point for creating a similar visual or adapting the reference to a new idea.

Is this image to prompt tool free, and do I need an account?

The homepage tool is free to use and does not require sign-up. Upload a supported image or import a direct image URL, choose a prompt mode and generate the text. Image generation happens in the separate image tool you choose; its availability and pricing may differ.

Can it recover the exact original prompt from an AI image?

No. An image usually does not reveal the exact words, model settings, seed or editing steps that created it. The tool infers a useful prompt from visible details. Treat the result as a reconstruction of the visual, not a recovery of its original generation instructions.

Which AI models can I generate prompts for?

Choose General Image Prompt, Flux, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Nano Banana, GPT Image, SDXL, Ideogram, Recraft, Qwen Image or Seedream. Each mode adapts the prompt wording for the target workflow. The converter returns text for you to copy into your chosen image generator; selecting a mode does not run that model on this page.

How do I use a prompt in Midjourney or Stable Diffusion?

Copy the result and paste it into your chosen image generator. For Midjourney, review any parameters against the version you use. For Stable Diffusion, use it as a positive prompt and choose your own checkpoint and settings. Add a negative prompt separately if needed; the converter does not return one.

Why does the generated image look different from the reference?

Text alone cannot preserve every detail. The image model, prompt interpretation, seed, settings and reference controls all affect the output. Compare the subject, composition and lighting first, then edit the prompt. Use the target generator’s image-reference controls when closer visual similarity is important.

How can I get a more useful prompt?

Use a clear reference with a visible main subject. Choose the mode for your target image model and the output language you want. If a result misses important details, select the more detailed option, try a clearer crop or edit the text to specify the subject, placement, lighting and medium.

Which image formats and file sizes are supported?

You can upload JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC and HEIF images up to 20 MB. A direct image URL is also supported when the file is publicly accessible and passes format and size validation. For the clearest reference, use a still image with enough detail to identify the subject.

Can I generate prompts in another language?

Yes. The output-language selector includes English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish and other languages. Select the language before generating. Output language is separate from the website language, so you can use the English interface while requesting text in another supported language.

Can I change the style without changing the subject?

Yes. Keep the subject and composition descriptions, then replace the medium, palette or lighting instructions. For example, change “flat vector illustration” to “watercolor painting” while retaining the mountains and river. Generate a new image and compare it before making the next change.

Are uploaded images or generated prompts saved?

Local uploads are sent for analysis to produce the prompt. In the standard local-upload flow, this application does not save the image as a permanent file. If you are signed in, generated prompt text and task details can be saved in your account history. See the Privacy Policy for information about service providers and data handling.

How can I get help with a failed upload or generation?

Check that the image is within the supported format and size limits. For a URL, use a publicly accessible direct image link rather than a page that requires sign-in. If the problem continues, contact [email protected] with the error message and file format; avoid sending sensitive images.

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