Turn one image or idea into 37 covers, posts, planning boards and social content concepts.
How to use these commands
- Upload a clear image, or describe the idea you want to create.
- Type one command, such as
/carouselcover. - Add the format, mood and details that need to stay consistent.
For example:
/carouselcover Turn this portrait into a clean carousel cover. Leave room for a short headline and keep the face recognisable.Quick note
These are informal descriptive prompt shortcuts, not official built-in ChatGPT commands. They have not all been personally tested, and ChatGPT may interpret them differently between images or runs. Always check generated text, dimensions and branding before posting.
Covers and Headers
| Command | What it does | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Creates the opening cover for a carousel | Educational posts, launches, story-led content | |
| Creates a vertical cover for a short video | Reels, Shorts, series covers | |
| Creates a bold video thumbnail concept | YouTube videos, click-through testing | |
| Creates square podcast artwork | Podcast episodes, show concepts | |
| Creates a wide profile header | LinkedIn, X, channel pages | |
| Creates a header graphic for an email | Newsletters, announcements | |
| Creates a lead image for an article | Blogs, guides, landing pages | |
| Creates a thumbnail for a live session | Lives, webinars, scheduled streams | |
| Creates a cover for short-form video | Reels, Shorts, TikTok concepts |
Educational and Editorial
| Command | What it does | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Turns one point into a carousel slide | Educational series, explainers | |
| Places a quote in a designed visual | Testimonials, thought pieces | |
| Organises tips into a simple graphic | How-tos, quick lessons | |
| Turns a checklist into a visual | Guides, reminders, saveable posts | |
| Highlights one number or finding | Reports, social proof, research posts | |
| Creates a visual companion for a text thread | X threads, LinkedIn posts | |
| Creates a poster-style social graphic | Campaigns, events, announcements |
Announcements and Engagement
| Command | What it does | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Creates a meme layout around the idea | Reactions, relatable posts | |
| Builds a reaction-focused meme | Commentary, community posts | |
| Creates a clear announcement graphic | News, updates, launches | |
| Creates a countdown visual | Events, launches, deadlines | |
| Creates a product or project launch graphic | Releases, campaigns | |
| Turns a quote into a testimonial layout | Social proof, case studies | |
| Creates a giveaway announcement | Contests, community campaigns | |
| Creates a friendly community update | Groups, membership posts |
Stories, Events and Compositions
| Command | What it does | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Creates a vertical background with room for text | Instagram Stories, Q&As | |
| Creates a visual setup for a poll | Stories, audience research | |
| Creates a promotional webinar graphic | Registration, reminders | |
| Creates a poster for an event | Workshops, meetups, launches | |
| Creates a tall pin layout | Pinterest, evergreen guides | |
| Creates a before-and-after social layout | Transformations, case studies | |
| Creates a reusable branded post layout | Consistent social series | |
| Builds a composition with frames inside the image | Layered posts, storytelling | |
| Uses a reflection as part of the composition | Portraits, products, visual stories | |
| Makes a cast shadow central to the image | Dramatic posts, product concepts |
Planning Boards
| Command | What it does | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Turns the idea into a notebook-style page with handwriting, arrows and sketches | Study notes, explainers, process posts | |
| Organises points into a board of labelled sticky notes | Planning, feedback, content mapping | |
| Combines references into one visual direction | Creative planning, content themes |
Want more control?
Add normal instructions after the command. Say what should stay recognisable, where the result will be used, and what text or layout must remain accurate.
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This is Part 5 of my 7-part ChatGPT Image Commands series.