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How to write AI image prompts

A practical guide for Muse Image and Meta Image workflows. Structure your prompts like a creative brief — whether you are generating product shots from scratch or editing an uploaded photo.

How to write effective AI image prompts

  1. 1

    Define the subject

    Name what appears in the frame — a product, person, room, or scene. Be specific: "wireless over-ear headphones" beats "electronics."

  2. 2

    Set the style and mood

    Add aesthetic cues: minimalist, cinematic, editorial, retro pixel-art, or luxury jewelry. Style guides color and atmosphere.

  3. 3

    Describe lighting

    Natural window light, soft studio lighting, golden hour, or dramatic stage lights. Lighting is one of the fastest ways to improve realism.

  4. 4

    Specify composition

    Mention framing (flat-lay, three-quarter product angle, vertical Story layout) and where to leave negative space for text overlays.

  5. 5

    Add constraints

    End with rules: no watermark, no readable text (unless you want it), keep the subject unchanged for edits. Constraints reduce unwanted surprises.

Pro tips

  • Be specific, not vague

    Replace "product photo" with "wireless over-ear headphones on pure white background, soft studio lighting." The model needs concrete visual anchors.

  • For edits, state what must not change

    Photo edit prompts should explicitly preserve identity: same face, pose, clothing, and proportions. This reduces unwanted re-generation.

  • Use Enhance prompt for short ideas

    Typed a one-liner? Click Enhance prompt in the generator to expand it with lighting and composition — then tweak the result.

Prompt examples

Text to image

Professional ecommerce product photo of wireless over-ear headphones on a pure white background. Soft studio lighting with subtle ground shadow, sharp focus, centered hero composition. Constraints: no props, no text, no watermark.

Photo edit

Edit the uploaded photo. Change only the background to a clean white studio backdrop. Keep the subject unchanged — same person, face, hair, skin tone, expression, pose, clothing, and proportions. Do not generate a new image.

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