Image prompt
Upload an image and generate to see the recreation prompt here.
Image to Text Prompt Generator
Turn a reference image into the prompt most likely to recreate its look, light, and composition.
Reference image
Recreation prompt
Generate the prompt here.
Upload a reference image and get a structured prompt built to recreate the same subject, framing, lighting, style, and atmosphere.
Upload an image
JPG, PNG, or WEBP. The browser compresses it before analysis.
Choose where you want to paste the recreation prompt.
Upload an image to start.
Output
Generated prompts
Negative prompt
The negative prompt will appear here after generation.
Image prompt case library
Browse reference images with copy-ready prompts across photography, illustration, anime, pixel art, and more.
Product
Clean product photography
minimal studio product photograph of a translucent glass prism beside a white camera lens on a silver reflective surface, soft daylight from the upper left, subtle cyan refractions, crisp focus, clean luxury technology aesthetic, shallow depth of field, quiet background
Cinematic portrait
cinematic close portrait of a person with a calm natural expression, soft side light, shallow depth of field, muted neutral color palette, editorial photography, gentle background blur, realistic skin texture, 50mm lens feel
Gallery interior
wide angle architectural photograph of a quiet concrete interior, morning light entering from tall windows, long soft shadows, pale stone texture, calm gallery atmosphere, balanced symmetry, minimal furniture, high-end editorial composition
Editorial campaign
editorial fashion campaign photograph of a model in a light structured outfit, walking through a bright urban street, soft overcast daylight, gentle motion, clean styling, muted blue and ivory palette, magazine composition, realistic fabric detail, cinematic 35mm photography
Gourmet food styling
overhead gourmet food photograph of a ceramic bowl with fresh ingredients on a linen tablecloth, warm natural window light, soft shadows, earthy color palette, shallow depth of field, editorial restaurant styling, clean composition with negative space
Golden hour landscape
wide landscape photograph of a calm alpine lake reflecting snow peaks at golden hour, soft orange and blue gradient sky, mirror-like water surface, distant pine forest, serene atmosphere, natural color grading, 24mm wide angle perspective
Cartoon
3D cartoon mascot
cute 3D cartoon mascot character with a round friendly face, soft pastel pink and blue colors, clean white studio background, Pixar-style rendering, smooth plastic-like surfaces, cheerful expression, centered portrait composition, soft diffused lighting
Anime
Anime character portrait
anime style character portrait with large expressive eyes, soft cel-shading, detailed hair highlights, cherry blossom background, warm sunset lighting, delicate line art, Japanese animation aesthetic, upper body composition, dreamy atmospheric depth
Pixel art
Retro pixel art scene
retro 16-bit pixel art scene with a small hero character on a grassy platform, pixel clouds, distant castle silhouette, vibrant limited color palette, crisp square pixels, nostalgic arcade game aesthetic, side-view composition, clean readable shapes
Watercolor café scene
soft watercolor illustration of a cozy European café street, loose brush strokes, muted warm tones, visible paper texture, gentle color bleeds, whimsical hand-painted feel, vertical composition, artistic illustration rather than photography
Cyberpunk neon portrait
cyberpunk portrait with neon magenta and cyan lighting, futuristic street background, rain-soaked atmosphere, reflective surfaces, high contrast shadows, cinematic sci-fi mood, detailed tech accessories, shallow depth of field, blade runner inspired color grading
Vintage travel poster
vintage travel poster illustration with bold flat shapes, limited retro color palette, art deco typography area, simplified coastal landscape, screen-print texture, mid-century graphic design style, strong composition, nostalgic tourism poster aesthetic
Comic book hero
comic book hero illustration with bold ink outlines, dynamic action pose, halftone shading, saturated primary colors, dramatic speed lines, graphic novel panel composition, high contrast shadows, classic superhero comic aesthetic
Clay render character
soft 3D clay render character with rounded proportions, matte sculptural texture, gentle studio lighting, monochromatic cream material, minimal background, toy-like aesthetic, smooth organic shapes, centered character portrait, subtle ambient occlusion
Painterly anime landscape
painterly anime landscape with rolling green hills, fluffy cumulus clouds, warm summer light, hand-painted background art style, soft atmospheric perspective, whimsical countryside mood, detailed foliage, cinematic wide composition, gentle nostalgic feeling
Prompt formats for real image models.
A useful image to text prompt generator should not stop at a caption. It should shape the output for the model you plan to use.
GPT Image
Clear natural language that explains the image so GPT Image can help recreate or refine the visual direction.
Nano Banana
Direct recreation prompts with subject, composition, lighting, texture, and style preserved as closely as possible.
Midjourney
Richer art direction, camera language, lighting, mood, texture, and composition cues for fast visual exploration.
FLUX
Direct descriptive language for subject, scene, material, action, and environment.
SDXL
Positive prompt structure, short style tags, and negative prompt guidance for cleaner generations.
Universal
Readable prompts for image models that respond best to plain instructions.
Built for people who work with visuals.
PromptExtract helps teams and creators turn reference images into usable prompt language — without starting from a blank text field.
Product designers
Translate moodboards, UI screenshots, and concept frames into prompts you can iterate on in Midjourney, FLUX, or SDXL.
Marketing teams
Break down competitor visuals, campaign references, and ad layouts into structured language for the next creative round.
AI creators
When you already have the look but not the words, upload the image and get a recreation-ready prompt in seconds.
Visual researchers
Catalog lighting, composition, camera feel, and material language from references before building your own variations.
How the image to prompt workflow works.
Three steps from reference image to model-ready prompt text. Upload, choose your format, and copy the result.
Upload a reference image
Drop a JPG, PNG, or WEBP file. The browser compresses it before analysis so you can start quickly.
Choose your model format
Select GPT Image, Nano Banana, Midjourney, FLUX, SDXL, or Universal before generating.
Copy, refine, and generate
Use the structured output as your base prompt. Edit details, paste into your image model, and run the next generation.
Frequently asked questions.
What is an image to text prompt generator?
It is a tool that analyzes an uploaded image and writes a detailed text prompt for AI image generators. The prompt describes subject, style, lighting, composition, camera language, and visual mood.
How do I turn an image into a prompt?
Upload a JPG, PNG, or WEBP image, choose a format such as Midjourney or FLUX, and generate the result. You can then copy the prompt into your preferred image generator.
Can I use the generated prompt in Midjourney?
Yes. Choose the Midjourney format to get a prompt with richer art direction, composition detail, lighting language, and style cues that are useful for Midjourney workflows.
Does the tool support FLUX and SDXL prompts?
Yes. The generator can create FLUX prompts, SDXL prompts, and negative prompts. You can use the output as a base and edit it for your own model settings.
Are my uploaded images stored?
This deployment is designed to process images through the API route for prompt generation only. Do not add storage unless your own product policy clearly explains it.
What kind of images work best?
Clear images with visible subjects, distinct lighting, and enough visual detail work best. The generator can still analyze simple images, but richer references usually produce better prompts.
Start with an image. Leave with a prompt.
Use the image to text prompt generator to describe a reference image, create model-ready prompt text, and keep your visual workflow moving.