1. Product Photography & Mockups
Create professional product photos and mockups for your Shopify store.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Clean product photos |
"High-quality product photo of a [ceramic mug] on a white background, soft natural lighting."
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"Studio-grade image of a matte white ceramic mug, 3/4 angle, on pure white seamless background, soft diffused daylight, 8K, crisp shadow, styled for Shopify product gallery."
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| Lifestyle shots |
"Lifestyle photo of [sneakers] on a city street, with a model."
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"Urban lifestyle shot of [white sneakers] worn by a 20s female model walking on a wet city sidewalk at golden hour, shallow depth of field, authentic candid vibe, color-graded for Instagram."
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| Flat-lay images |
"Flat-lay of [linen t-shirt] in beige, on wooden surface."
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"Flat-lay product photo of a folded beige linen t-shirt on a rustic reclaimed wood background, soft side lighting, styled with dried eucalyptus for natural, eco-friendly branding."
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| Variant images |
"Product photo of [backpack] in blue, green, and black."
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"Three side-by-side product images of the same minimalist backpack in navy blue, forest green, and matte black, on matching backgrounds, with consistent lighting and scale."
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| 360° views |
"360-degree view of [watch]."
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"8-frame 360° turntable image sequence of a stainless steel watch, each frame on a transparent background, ready for interactive Shopify viewer."
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2. Seasonal & Promotional Visuals
Create eye-catching seasonal and promotional graphics for campaigns.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday banners |
"Festive promo image for Christmas, featuring [socks]."
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"Christmas homepage banner: cozy wool socks peeking out of a gift box, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights and pine branches, red and gold color theme, space for headline text."
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| Black Friday |
"Black Friday sale banner with [headphones]."
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"High-impact Black Friday hero image: wireless headphones exploding through a torn black paper background, bold yellow price tag, dramatic lighting, space for '50% OFF' text."
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| Valentine's Day |
"Valentine's Day promo with [jewelry]."
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"Valentine's Day email banner: delicate gold necklace draped over a pink velvet heart, rose petals scattered, soft bokeh background, elegant script overlay."
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| Summer sale |
"Summer sale image with [beachwear]."
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"Vibrant summer sale homepage banner: colorful swimwear and flip-flops on a sandy beach, bright blue sky, palm leaves framing, playful font for 'Summer Sale Starts Now!'"
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| Halloween |
"Halloween promo with [candy boxes]."
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"Halloween collection banner: assorted candy boxes spilling out of a carved pumpkin, spooky purple and orange lighting, bats and spider webs, space for CTA button."
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4. Step-by-Step & Instructional Graphics
Create clear and helpful instructional visuals for your products.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Setup guide |
"Step-by-step image for assembling [desk]."
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"4-step instructional graphic: assembling a standing desk, each step clearly illustrated, numbered, with simple icons and arrows, white background, modern flat style."
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| How-to use |
"How to use [coffee maker]."
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"Illustrated how-to: 3 steps for using a pour-over coffee maker, each with labeled visuals, minimalist design, brand color highlights, infographic layout."
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| Care instructions |
"Care guide for [wool sweater]."
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"Visual care guide: icons for hand wash, lay flat to dry, no bleach, gentle iron, arranged in a horizontal row, brand colors, easy to understand."
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| Recipe card |
"Recipe image for [smoothie]."
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"Recipe card: ingredients on left, step-by-step images on right, final smoothie in clear glass, fresh fruits, clean white background, 1200x1200px."
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| Troubleshooting |
"Troubleshooting steps for [wireless earbuds]."
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"Troubleshooting flowchart: wireless earbuds not connecting, decision tree with icons for charging, resetting, Bluetooth pairing, clear yes/no paths, brand style."
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5. Branding, Logos, and Icons
Create consistent branding assets for your Shopify store.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Logo design |
"Logo for [store name], minimal style."
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"Logo for 'Urban Brew' coffee store: minimal design, sans-serif font, stylized coffee cup icon, brown and cream color palette, vector format."
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| Icon set |
"Icons for [shipping, returns, support]."
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"6 custom SVG icons: shipping (truck), returns (arrow loop), support (chat bubble), eco-friendly (leaf), secure payment (lock), gift (box), line style, brand blue and green."
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| Category icons |
"Icon for [men's shoes]."
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"Category icon: men's dress shoe, flat vector, navy blue, circular background, 128x128px, modern style."
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| Social icons |
"Instagram icon for footer."
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"Custom Instagram icon: brand pink gradient, rounded corners, subtle drop shadow, optimized for Shopify footer."
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| Badge |
"Trust badge for 'Free Shipping'."
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"Trust badge: 'Free Shipping' text in bold, truck icon, gold border, circular, 200x200px, matches brand fonts."
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6. 3D, AR, and Interactive Visuals
Create advanced 3D and AR experiences for your products.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| 3D mockup |
"3D render of [sneaker]."
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"3D model render: modern running sneaker, 360° view, realistic textures, on a floating white platform, OBJ file export, Shopify 3D viewer ready."
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| AR try-on |
"AR try-on image for [glasses]."
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"AR overlay: semi-transparent glasses superimposed on diverse faces, real-time facial tracking, white background, optimized for Shopify AR."
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| 3D product customizer |
"Customizable 3D [watch]."
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"Interactive 3D watch: user can change band color, dial style, and engrave initials, realistic lighting, export as GLB for Shopify."
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| Augmented reality marker |
"AR marker for [shoe]."
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"High-contrast AR marker with stylized shoe silhouette and brand logo, scannable for AR experience, 500x500px."
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| 3D group shot |
"3D group of [furniture pieces]."
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"3D scene: sofa, armchair, and coffee table arranged in a modern living room, natural light simulation, export as FBX."
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7. SEO, Local, and Conversion Visuals
Create visuals that boost SEO and conversion rates.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Alt text generator |
"Alt text for [red dress]."
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"Write 10 alt text descriptions for images of a red cocktail dress, each under 125 characters, including keywords 'red dress,' 'cocktail,' 'women's fashion.'"
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| Local SEO map |
"Map for [store location]."
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"Branded map: pinpoint store location in downtown Chicago, 5-mile radius highlighted, major landmarks labeled, brand blue accents."
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| Schema markup visual |
"Schema markup guide for [products]."
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"Visual guide: JSON-LD schema for Shopify product pages, step-by-step, code snippets, icons for each data type, brand color highlights."
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| Review badge |
"Review badge for 5-star rating."
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"Review badge: gold star cluster with '4.9/5.0' text, Trustpilot logo, circular, 180x180px, matches site theme."
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| Conversion infographic |
"Infographic for [checkout process]."
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"Conversion-optimized infographic: 5 steps from cart to purchase, icons for each, arrows, 'Secure Checkout' badge, brand fonts."
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8. Email, Blog, and Content Marketing
Create engaging visuals for your content marketing strategy.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Email header |
"Email banner for [new arrivals]."
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"Responsive email header: 'New Arrivals' text overlaid on collage of new products, brand colors, 600x200px, optimized for mobile."
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| Blog featured image |
"Blog header for [sustainability tips]."
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"Blog featured image: eco-friendly theme, green leaves, recycled paper texture, 'Sustainability Tips' headline, 1200x628px, brand logo."
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| Newsletter CTA |
"CTA button for newsletter."
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"CTA button: 'Subscribe Now' in bold sans-serif, rounded corners, brand red, 48x120px, drop shadow for depth."
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| Content divider |
"Divider for blog post."
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"Blog post divider: thin line with small brand icon in center, muted gray, 600px wide, subtle shadow."
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| Infographic |
"Infographic for [product benefits]."
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"Vertical infographic: 5 key benefits of [product], icons and short text for each, brand colors, 800x2000px, shareable on Pinterest."
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9. Advanced & Niche Use Cases
Explore specialized and advanced AI image generation techniques.
| Use Case | Example Prompt | Advanced Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| NFT badge |
"NFT badge for [loyalty program]."
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"Pixel-art NFT badge: gold coin with 'VIP' text, retro gaming style, 64x64px, for loyalty rewards."
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| Print-on-demand |
"POD mockup for [tote bag]."
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"Print-on-demand mockup: white canvas tote bag with custom floral print, hanging on a wooden peg, soft daylight, 3000x3000px, transparent background for overlays."
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| AR filter |
"Snapchat AR filter for [hat]."
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"Snapchat AR filter: virtual hat placed on user's head, color-matched to brand, real-time tracking, preview on diverse faces."
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| Animated explainer |
"Animated explainer for [returns process]."
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"10-second animated video: step-by-step returns process, icons and arrows, brand voiceover script, MP4 and GIF formats."
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| TikTok ad |
"TikTok ad for [lip gloss]."
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"Vertical video ad: influencer applying lip gloss in mirror, upbeat music, 'Shop Now' overlay, 9:16 ratio, 1080x1920px, TikTok branding."
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How to Use This Prompt Library
Tips and best practices for using these AI image generation prompts.
How to Use
- Copy and adapt prompts for your exact product, brand, and campaign.
- For best results, specify: product details, colors, style, lighting, background, file type, and intended use (e.g., "for Shopify homepage banner").
- Use advanced prompts for highly targeted, conversion-optimized, and brand-aligned images.
Pro Tips
- For 3D/AR, export in OBJ, GLB, or FBX for Shopify compatibility.
- For local SEO, always include map visuals and location-based alt text.
- For UGC, match your real customer demographics and use candid, smartphone-style lighting for authenticity.
- Always review AI-generated images for quality, alignment with brand guidelines, and potential issues before publishing.
- When possible, use a mix of AI-generated and authentic content for best results.
Consistency is Key
Create a "style guide" prompt that includes your brand colors, aesthetic, and key elements. Add this to the beginning of your prompts for consistent results.
Iterative Process
Start with a basic prompt, then refine based on results. Keep a log of what works for your specific products and visual style.
Test & Measure
A/B test different AI-generated images to see which ones drive better engagement and conversion rates for your specific audience.