Prompt Seen 2026: 40 Viral AI Photo Prompts You Can Copy and Paste

Upload your photo, paste a prompt, get the look. Forty original prompts in the trending Prompt Seen style for girl, boy, saree, couple and festival edits, written for Gemini Nano Banana 2 and ChatGPT.

Prompt Seen, in one line

Prompt Seen began as an Indian prompt site and app, and the name is now used across India for any viral copy-paste AI photo prompt: you upload your own photo to Gemini or ChatGPT, paste the prompt, and get a stylised portrait with your real face kept intact.

Using These Prompts in Gemini and ChatGPT

Ninety seconds, no editing skills. The face-lock line at the start of every prompt is what keeps it looking like you.

In Gemini (recommended)

1. Open the Gemini app or gemini.google.com and start a new chat.
2. Tap the + icon and upload a clear, front-facing photo. Good light, no sunglasses, no group shots.
3. Tap Copy on any prompt below and paste it into the message box.
4. Send. Gemini's image model, Nano Banana 2, keeps your face and applies the look.
5. If something drifts, reply with a one-line fix: keep my face exactly the same, only change the outfit.

In ChatGPT

Same steps: upload the photo, paste the prompt, send. ChatGPT is slower and occasionally declines realistic edits of real people. If it does, add as a stylised portrait to the prompt and resend. More on this in the ChatGPT section.

Before you start. The single biggest factor is the photo you upload, not the prompt. Use one where your face fills a good part of the frame, in daylight, looking roughly at the camera. Blurry or dark source photos produce a stranger's face every time.

Prompt Seen Girl: Trending Looks

The most-searched category. Six looks that are currently everywhere on Instagram and Reels.

1. Retro Bollywood 90s

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Transform into a 1990s Bollywood heroine portrait: soft chiffon saree in deep maroon, subtle gold jewellery, hair loosely curled. Warm tungsten studio light with gentle film grain and slight lens glow. Vintage Kodak colour tones. Ultra-realistic, sharp eyes, 4K, portrait 4:5.

2. Golden hour rooftop DP

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Casual golden-hour rooftop portrait: oversized cream shirt, minimal gold hoops, wind moving the hair slightly. Sun low behind me creating warm rim light and soft lens flare, city skyline blurred in the background. Shot on 85mm, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture, no heavy retouching. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

3. Aesthetic dreamy blur

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Dreamy aesthetic portrait with soft motion blur on the edges and a sharp face: pastel lilac outfit, dewy skin, hair slightly out of focus as if caught mid-turn. Overexposed window light, film haze, muted pastel grade. Editorial fashion feel, ultra-realistic, portrait 4:5.

4. Monsoon window

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Moody monsoon portrait: sitting by a rain-streaked window in a soft grey kurta, holding a cup of chai, looking out. Cool diffused daylight, raindrops in sharp focus on the glass, warm interior lamp glow on one side of the face. Cinematic, quiet, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

5. Studio black backdrop

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. High-end studio portrait on a pure black backdrop: black turtleneck, hair pulled back, minimal makeup. Single soft key light from the upper left creating dramatic shadow on the opposite cheek, subtle hair light. Sharp catchlights in the eyes, visible skin texture, editorial magazine quality. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

6. Festive lehenga

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Traditional festive portrait: rich emerald and gold embroidered lehenga, statement jhumkas, soft dupatta over one shoulder, light mehendi on the hands. Standing under strings of warm fairy lights and marigold garlands at dusk. Warm bokeh background, glowing skin, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

Prompt Seen Saree: Classic and Retro

Saree prompts are the most-shared style in the whole trend. These six cover retro, aesthetic and modern draping.

7. Vintage black-and-white saree

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Classic 1960s black-and-white studio portrait in a plain cotton saree with a thin border, hair in a low bun with a single flower. Soft directional window light, gentle contrast, fine film grain, slight vignette. Timeless, elegant, ultra-realistic, portrait 4:5.

8. Red silk saree, night market

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Evening portrait in a deep red Kanjeevaram silk saree with gold zari border, temple jewellery, hair in a braid with jasmine. Standing in a busy night market with warm string lights and colourful stalls blurred behind. Warm cinematic lighting, rich saturated colours, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

9. Pastel chiffon, flower field

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Soft daytime portrait in a light pink chiffon saree with a pearl-white blouse, hair open and gently moving. Standing in a field of yellow mustard flowers under a hazy sky. Backlit by soft sun, pastel colour grade, dreamy and airy. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

10. Modern minimal drape

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Modern editorial portrait in a plain ivory linen saree draped minimally, sleeveless blouse, sleek hair, single gold cuff. Clean concrete architecture background with hard afternoon shadows. High-fashion campaign style, sharp and crisp, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

11. Retro 80s saree with sunglasses

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. 1980s retro glam portrait: bright printed polyester saree in orange and teal, oversized tinted sunglasses pushed up on the head, voluminous blow-dried hair, bold red lips. Studio backdrop with a saturated gradient, flash photography look with a slight halo. Vintage magazine cover style, ultra-realistic, portrait 4:5.

12. Rain and a wet saree pallu

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Cinematic monsoon portrait in a navy cotton saree, pallu slightly wet, holding a black umbrella tilted back. Rain visible in the light, wet street reflections behind, warm sodium streetlights. Moody film look, sharp face, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

Prompt Seen Boy: Cinematic and Retro

The 80s look and the black-backdrop studio shot are the two boy prompts going around right now. Both are here, plus four others.

13. Retro 80s look

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. 1980s retro portrait: fitted brown leather jacket over a white tee, aviator sunglasses, slicked-back hair with volume. Studio backdrop in warm orange and purple gradient, flash lighting with soft halo, vintage film grain. Old Bollywood poster energy, ultra-realistic, portrait 4:5.

14. Studio black backdrop, moody

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Dramatic studio portrait on a pure black background: black shirt, top button open, serious expression, slight head tilt. Single hard light from the side carving strong shadows across half the face, faint rim light on the shoulder. Skin texture visible, sharp eyes, editorial. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

15. Cinematic outdoor, overcoat

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Cinematic outdoor portrait: long charcoal overcoat over a black sweater, hands in pockets, standing on an empty foggy road at dawn. Cool blue overcast light, mist softening the background, slight film grain. Movie still composition, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

16. Beach sunset

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Golden beach portrait at sunset: white linen shirt half unbuttoned, sleeves rolled, walking along the shoreline with wet sand and gentle waves. Sun low on the horizon creating warm orange rim light and long shadows. Relaxed, candid, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

17. Night street, bike

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Night street portrait leaning against a classic black motorcycle: dark denim jacket, black jeans, boots. Neon shop signs and wet road reflections behind, headlight glow catching the face. Teal and orange cinematic grade, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

18. Festive kurta

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Traditional festive portrait in a deep blue silk kurta with subtle gold embroidery and a cream Nehru jacket, hands folded in front. Standing in a decorated courtyard with diyas and marigold strings at twilight. Warm glowing light, soft bokeh, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

Prompt Seen Couple: Candid and Cinematic

Upload both photos in the same message, or a single photo of the two of you together. Every prompt below tells the model to keep both faces.

19. Cafe window, candid

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Candid couple portrait at a cafe window table: one laughing, one looking at the other, two coffee cups between them. Soft afternoon window light, warm wood interior blurred behind, natural expressions. Lifestyle photography, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

20. Rooftop city lights

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Night rooftop portrait, standing close and looking at the city, one arm around the other. Glowing skyline and bokeh lights behind, warm string lights above. Cinematic teal and gold grade, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

21. Retro Bollywood poster

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Vintage 1970s Bollywood film poster style: dramatic poses back to back, one in a printed saree, one in a wide-collared shirt and flared trousers. Hand-painted poster texture, bold saturated colours, warm halo lighting, subtle grain. Nostalgic, playful, ultra-realistic faces, 4:5.

22. Traditional wedding-style

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Elegant traditional portrait: one in a red and gold bridal lehenga with dupatta, one in an ivory sherwani with a matching stole, standing under a floral mandap. Soft warm light, marigold and rose decor, gentle bokeh. Wedding photography quality, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

23. Beach walk silhouette

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Sunset beach portrait walking hand in hand along the shoreline, faces lit warmly by the setting sun, waves and wet sand reflecting orange sky. Long shadows, soft haze, romantic and calm. Ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

24. Old Delhi street, film look

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Street portrait in a narrow old-city lane with hanging shop signs and rickshaws blurred behind, walking together mid-conversation. Overcast soft light, muted film colours, slight grain, documentary feel. Ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

Prompt Seen Romantic Couple

Softer, closer and more cinematic than the couple set above. These are the ones getting shared as Reel covers.

25. Shared umbrella in the rain

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Romantic monsoon portrait under one black umbrella, standing close, foreheads nearly touching, rain falling in the light. Wet street with warm streetlight reflections, soft mist. Cinematic, intimate, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

26. Forehead kiss, fairy lights

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Tender close-up portrait, one gently kissing the other's forehead, eyes closed, soft smiles. Warm fairy lights out of focus behind, evening indoor setting, golden tones. Shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic skin, 4K, 4:5.

27. Dance under a streetlight

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Late-night slow dance under a single streetlight on an empty road, holding each other close, one hand on the waist. Pool of warm light, deep shadows around, faint drizzle in the air. Old-film romance, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

28. Sunrise hilltop

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Sunrise hilltop portrait wrapped together in one blanket, watching the sun come up over misty valleys. Cool blue shadows turning gold, soft breath in the air, calm and quiet. Ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

29. Vintage train window

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Nostalgic portrait sitting together by an old train window, one resting a head on the other's shoulder, countryside rushing past in soft blur. Warm afternoon light through the window, faded film colours, gentle grain. Ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

30. Candlelit dinner

Use the uploaded photos as reference. Keep both faces, skin tones and features exactly the same, do not change either identity. Intimate candlelit dinner portrait across a small table, hands touching, warm candle glow on both faces, dark restaurant softly blurred behind. Rich warm tones, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic, 4K, 4:5.

Festival and Traditional Prompts

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 14 September 2026 and runs to 25 September. Navratri follows next month. These are built around the person in the festival setting rather than replacing anyone with a deity.

31. Ganesh Chaturthi pandal

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Festive portrait in a bright saffron kurta or a yellow silk saree, holding a small plate of modaks, standing in front of a beautifully decorated Ganesh Chaturthi pandal with flower garlands and warm lights blurred behind. Joyful expression, warm evening glow, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

32. Navratri garba night

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Energetic garba night portrait in a colourful mirror-work chaniya choli or a bright kediyu, holding decorated dandiya sticks, mid-spin. Crowd and string lights blurred behind, warm and vibrant, slight motion in the fabric, sharp face. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

33. Diwali diyas

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Diwali evening portrait holding a single lit diya near the face, in a deep maroon or gold traditional outfit. Rows of diyas and a rangoli softly blurred on the floor behind, sparklers in the distance. Warm firelight on the skin, dark background, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

34. Karwa Chauth moon

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Karwa Chauth night portrait in a red embroidered saree with bangles and a delicate maang tikka, holding a decorated sieve up toward a full moon. Rooftop at night, soft moonlight, warm fairy lights behind. Serene, elegant, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

35. Wedding guest, haldi

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Haldi ceremony guest portrait in a yellow outfit with fresh flower jewellery, laughing, a little turmeric on the cheek. Bright sunny outdoor setting with marigold decor and hanging yellow drapes. Vibrant, joyful, ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

36. Temple morning

Use the uploaded photo as reference. Keep the exact same face, skin tone and features, do not change my identity. Peaceful early-morning temple portrait in simple white or cream traditional clothing, holding a small brass plate with flowers, stone pillars and soft incense haze behind. Cool morning light with warm sunbeams, calm expression. Ultra-realistic, 4K, portrait 4:5.

Prompt Seen ChatGPT: Prompts and Fixes

Every prompt above works in ChatGPT. These four are tuned for it, and the notes explain the two places it behaves differently from Gemini.

ChatGPT differences

It may decline. ChatGPT is more cautious about realistic edits of real people. If it refuses, add as a stylised portrait illustration and send again. That almost always clears it.

It is slower. Expect a minute or more per image. If you want to iterate quickly, Gemini is the better tool. If you want a slightly more painterly finish, ChatGPT often gives it.

37. Painterly portrait

Using my uploaded photo as the reference, create a stylised portrait that keeps my exact face, skin tone and features unchanged. Style: soft painterly realism, like a modern editorial illustration. Outfit: simple black kurta. Background: warm ochre wall with a single hanging plant. Lighting: soft window light from the left. Keep it tasteful and realistic in proportion. Portrait 4:5.

38. Film photo, 35mm

Using my uploaded photo as the reference, create a stylised portrait that keeps my exact face, skin tone and features unchanged. Emulate a 35mm film photograph: slight grain, warm faded colours, soft contrast, natural skin. Outfit: white shirt. Setting: a quiet balcony with plants in late afternoon light. Candid framing, slightly off-centre. Portrait 4:5.

39. Magazine cover

Using my uploaded photo as the reference, create a stylised fashion magazine cover portrait that keeps my exact face, skin tone and features unchanged. Outfit: structured black blazer. Background: clean grey studio. Lighting: soft beauty light from the front, subtle rim light. Leave space at the top for a masthead but do not add any text. Sharp, high-fashion, portrait 4:5.

40. Retro 90s couple

Using the uploaded photos as reference, create a stylised couple portrait that keeps both faces, skin tones and features unchanged. Style: 1990s Bollywood photo studio, hand-painted backdrop of a garden, both in pastel outfits, standing shoulder to shoulder with a gentle smile. Warm flash lighting, soft glow, slight film grain. Nostalgic and warm, 4:5.

Getting the Face Right

Most complaints about these prompts come down to five things, and none of them is the prompt.

• Source photo quality decides everything. Sharp, daylight, front-facing, face filling a good part of the frame.
• One person per photo unless it is a couple prompt. Group shots confuse the model about who to keep.
• Do not remove the face-lock line. The first sentence of every prompt is doing the heavy lifting.
• Correct in one line, not a new prompt. Replying keep my face exactly the same, only change the background works better than starting over.
• Download, do not screenshot. Screenshots compress the image and soften the face.

Which tool handles these best. We benchmark AI image generators on exactly this kind of face-consistent edit. If you want to see how Gemini, ChatGPT and the others compare on the same prompt and the same source photo, the side-by-side results are in our image generator comparisons.

Prompt Seen FAQ

What is prompt seen?
Prompt Seen started as an Indian website and app, promptseen.com, that publishes copy-paste AI photo editing prompts. The name has since become the generic term in India for viral prompts you paste into Gemini or ChatGPT along with your own photo to get a stylised portrait, such as a retro saree look or a romantic couple edit, while keeping your real face.

How do I use a prompt seen prompt in Gemini?
Open the Gemini app, tap the plus icon and upload a clear photo of yourself, paste the prompt into the message box, and send. Gemini's image model, Nano Banana 2, keeps your face and applies the outfit, setting and style in the prompt. If the result drifts, reply with a short correction such as keep my face exactly the same.

Do prompt seen prompts work in ChatGPT?
Yes. Upload your photo in a ChatGPT conversation, paste the prompt, and ask it to generate the image. ChatGPT's image generation is slower than Gemini and can be stricter about realistic edits of real people, so if it declines, rephrase the prompt to describe it as a stylised portrait or costume edit rather than a realistic photo.

Why does the AI change my face?
Usually because the prompt did not tell it not to, or the uploaded photo was low quality. Every prompt on this page starts with an instruction to keep the exact same face and features. Use a sharp, well-lit, front-facing photo with nothing covering your face, and avoid group photos.

Are these prompts free?
Yes. Every prompt here is free to copy and use. Gemini image generation is free on all Gemini plans with daily limits, and ChatGPT includes image generation on free accounts with limits as well.

Which is better for prompt seen edits, Gemini or ChatGPT?
For this style of edit, Gemini is generally better. Nano Banana 2 is faster, keeps faces more consistent across edits, and is more willing to make realistic changes to an uploaded photo. ChatGPT produces strong results too but is slower and more likely to refuse edits of real people.

Can I use these prompts for Instagram?
Yes. Most of the prompts specify a portrait aspect ratio suited to Instagram posts and stories. Generate at the highest quality your tool allows, then download the image rather than screenshotting it to avoid compression.

Is it safe to upload my photo to Gemini or ChatGPT?
Both services process your photo on their servers and their privacy policies explain how uploads are handled and whether they may be used to improve models. Avoid uploading photos of other people without permission, and never upload identity documents or anything you would not want stored.

About the name. Prompt Seen is a brand: promptseen.com and its app were created by Rutik Soni and popularised this format in India. This page is not affiliated with it. Every prompt above is original and was written for this page; none is copied from promptseen.com or any other site.

Updates. The trend moves weekly. This page is refreshed with new looks as they take off, most recently on 10 September 2026.