DALL·E Prompt Guide

DALL·E responds best to story-driven prompts that clearly explain composition, camera distance, and desired tone.

Every DALL·E prompt we return includes copy-safe language plus layout hints.

Midjourney--ar 16:9 • --style raw

Street photo of a cozy cafe at sunset, Leica tone, soft bokeh, warm glow, cinematic framing

Principles

How to brief DALL·E 3

Three habits keep DALL·E consistent.

Narrate the camera

Say “wide establishing shot” or “close-up portrait” to steer framing.

Describe text placement

Mention “space for headline at the top” if you need typography.

Stay compliance-friendly

Avoid brand names and include “original character” when unsure.

Prompt building blocks

Use this order when writing DALL·E prompts manually.

Scene openerFraming

Camera + distance

Example: “Wide cinematic shot of…”

Subject & actionStory

Who + doing what

Keep verbs active (“learns, runs, sketches”).

Style blockLook

Medium + mood

Watercolor, 70s film, modern infographic, etc.

Layout hintLayout

Where text goes

“Leave negative space on the left for copy.”

Prompt templates

Plug in your details while keeping the same flow.

Explainer graphic

InfographicProduct

Perfect for blog hero images.

Create a clean editorial illustration showing {topic}, filmed as a bird’s-eye diagram. Use bold vector shapes, high-contrast pastel colors, and subtle grid lines. Leave an empty column on the right for headline copy and buttons.

• Add “with friendly human characters” for more warmth.
• Mention your brand colors so the palette stays on-theme.

Storytelling scene

StoryPhoto

Great for newsletters and landing page visuals.

Paint a cinematic close-up of {subject} standing at a window during blue hour, city reflections on the glass, minimal noise, high dynamic range photography style, soft depth of field, plenty of negative space on the top for a quote.

• Swap “blue hour” for any time of day to change palette.
• Add “hand-drawn typography on the glass” to integrate text.

DALL·E reminders

Small steps to reduce retries.

One idea per prompt

If you need two scenes, run them separately for better quality.

Reference brand colors indirectly

Say “teal and coral palette” instead of naming trademarks.

Add safety language

Include phrases like “friendly, inclusive scene” to avoid rejections.

DALL·E FAQ

Quick answers for everyday usage.

How do I request text in the image?

DALL·E now handles short phrases. Spell them exactly and mention the placement, e.g., “Title text ‘Unlock Creativity’ centered at the top.”

Can I mention real brands?

Only if you have rights and the usage is descriptive. Otherwise stick to generic descriptions.

What resolutions are available?

The API supports 1024, 1792×1024, and 1024×1792. Mention the orientation you need.

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