40 Best DALL-E Prompts for Content Creators

DALL-E is a deep-learning model that generates complex, realistic images based on text descriptions. It’s integrated with Captions, so you can create pictures and visuals perfect for storytelling, directly within our platform. 

This tool lets content creators quickly create compelling visuals for everything from YouTube thumbnails to merch designs. Keep reading to learn how to use DALL-E to make images for your social media profiles. 

What Are DALL-E Prompts?

DALL-E prompts are detailed text descriptions of an image you want to generate. The software uses machine learning and natural language processing to understand your request. It then creates visual representations of objects, people, and scenes in various styles.

OpenAI, DALL-E’s parent company, has trained the tool using massive amounts of photos. To help the AI model understand what it’s seeing, researchers pair these images with descriptions of the picture’s camera angle, subject, and colors, among other things. Over time, DALL-E associates these text descriptions with specific visual elements. The more pictures it reviews, the more accurately it can reproduce the same result based on peoples’ inputs.

40 Best DALL-E Prompt Examples

To understand the tool’s full potential and inspire your own designs, review the DALL-E examples below. 

Pictures

DALL-E generates artist-quality pictures for your social media uploads or merchandise. Here are a few examples:

1. “A young girl riding a dragon through the sky over a medieval castle during the day.” 
2. “A golden retriever jumping into the air to catch a tennis ball at a dog park.”
3. “An older couple driving along a country red in a red sports car with the top down.”
4. “A man climbing a mountain in a blizzard toward a mysterious temple near the peak.”
5. “A waterfall cascading down onto the head and shoulders of a meditating monk.”
6. “A group of robots playing poker at a table in a small, dimly lit room.”
7. “A cartoon angel and devil arm wrestling in a thought bubble over a man’s head.”
8. “A man standing in front of a swirling portal inside the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh.” 

Logos

Along with pictures, DALL-E can create logos for your business, saving you the time and money it would take to work with a traditional designer. For instance:

9. “A sleek, modern logo of a mountain range with minimalistic geometric shapes, using a pastel blue-and-white color scheme.”
10. “An elegant monogram design of the letters A and L in black-and-gold typography.” 
11. “A high-tech logo for a software company featuring circuits in glowing pink-and-green neon colors.”
12. “A retro logo for a coffee shop featuring hand-drawn coffee beans scattered around a steaming white coffee mug.”
13. “A playful logo for a toy brand with rainbow-colored, rounded letters and a red dog mascot dancing on top of the text.”
14. “A rustic-style logo for a bakery featuring fresh bread and scripted font in warm tones.” 
15. “A sophisticated logo for a real estate company with a geometric house silhouette made with clean lines.” 
16. “A cute logo for a pet brand featuring a dog paw print in soft pastel colors.” 

Avatars

Avatars have become a common part of content creation, as seen with the rise in popularity of AI influencers and VTubers. With DALL-E, you can make a custom spokesperson for your brand or channel. Here are a few prompts to get you started:

17. “A realistic close-up portrait of an older man with deep wrinkles, sharp blue eyes, and a long white beard.”
18. “A stoic samurai wearing armor with a black mustache and goatee created in traditional Japanese woodblock art style.”
19. “A young witch riding a broomstick and laughing as she tries to stop her hat from falling off her head, rendered in anime style.”
20. “A swaying jazz musician playing the saxophone under a streetlamp, using warm lighting and a vintage atmosphere.” 
21. “An elegant ballerina wearing a pink tutu caught in mid-spin, her arms raised above her head with fingers almost touching, using soft pastel colors.” 
22. “A gamer playing a hand-held game console, his face illuminated by the light from the console screen, made in a cartoon style with bright colors.” 
23. “A cowgirl spinning a rope wearing cowboy boots and spurs, leather chaps, and a denim vest.” 
24. “A close-up portrait of an astronaut floating in outer space, with a picture of the galaxy reflecting off their visor.”

Landscapes

A unique landscape can serve as the perfect background for avatars or other elements in content creation.

25. “A psychedelic forest with glowing mushrooms, giant insects, and moss-covered trees.”
26. “A futuristic city at night with neon skyscrapers and cars flying overhead.”
27. “A realistic landscape in mid-summer with rolling hills, a winding river, and a windmill in the background.”
28. “A small, cozy bookstore full of towering bookshelves stuffed with books and comfortable furniture.” 
29. “A wizard’s cottage surrounded by an enchanted forest and fireflies.”
30. “A cyberpunk walking house striding through a rocky countryside at dawn.”
31. “A relaxing island beach with pristine sand, palm trees, and a few hermit crabs on the shore.”
32. “An underwater mermaid kingdom with coral reefs, swimming fish, and a castle made of shells illuminated in shimmering light.” 

Cartoons

If you're designing a webcomic, making Twitch emotes, or developing a brand mascot, you may need a cartoon-style image. DALL-E excels at this art style — here are a few examples of characters you can create:

33. “A schoolgirl with pastel-colored hair and a magic wand in the style of Sailor Moon.” 
34. “An adorable cartoon bunny with big eyes and fluffy white ears wearing a floral dress.” 
35. “A superhero anime teenager battling a gang of cyborgs in a dark alley.” 
36. “A high-speed motorcycle street racing through a futuristic Tokyo in the style of Akira.” 
37. “An anime vampire standing on a tower under a moonlit sky with bats flying around.” 
38. “A group of mecha robots batting in an asteroid belt with laser beams and explosions.”
39. “A cartoon cat ordering coffee from a barista mouse.” 
40. “An anime fairy napping on a mushroom in a forest with baby trees in the background.”

How To Use DALL-E in Captions

Captions has partnered with DALL-E to offer subscribers a built-in way to generate images in our editing interface. Here’s how it works: 

• Sign in — Launch the platform and open a video you want to adjust.
• Tap “Images” — Select “Images” from the sidebar.
• Choose DALL-E — Click our dropdown menu of available models, and pick DALL-E from the list. 
• Adjust settings — Choose your ideal aspect ratio, and optionally, toggle on “Magic Prompt” to improve your input with AI. 
• Create — Tap “Generate image,” and once the picture is ready, hit “Insert” to add it to your project.

Captions subscribers don’t need to pay an additional fee to access DALL-E’s full functionality. This integration allows you to generate as many images as you need — no design skills necessary.

How To Create Amazing Images With DALL-E Prompts

The more detailed your prompt, the more likely the AI will generate a relevant image. While drafting your text, include the following information:

• Image subjects — Describe what the primary character or object should be, and mention any important background characters as well. 
• Preferred art technique — AI can generate art in nearly any style, such as impressionist or abstract. 
• Primary color palette — Colors can change the whole mood of an image, so explain whether you want a bright pastel visual or a dark, gothic piece.
• Scenery description — Give the tool an idea of the surroundings, such as a mountain landscape or city skyline behind the main character.
• Purpose of the image — Tell the tool how you intend to use the picture so it tailors the output to specific platforms. For instance, mention whether you’re looking for a profile photo or an Instagram post.
• Perspective — DALL-E understands the spatial relationships between objects. So, if you tell it to create an image with a bird’s eye view, it knows to shrink elements so they look farther away.
  

If your first prompt doesn’t produce the perfect image, refine your wording, as the AI will build on previous successes and correct faults. For the best outcome, keep your feedback short and specific, like “more light” or “add purple highlights.”

Create DALL-E Images With Captions

AI image generation tools like DALL-E allow you to turn your ideas into captivating images — no experience required. To unlock your creativity and speed up your workflow, try using Captions’ DALL-E integration for your video creation. Describe your ideal image, change the picture’s placement in your video, and adjust the size, all within a single dashboard.

Our AI features don’t stop at polishing visuals — Captions is an all-in-one tool for content creators. With just a few clicks, you can also add subtitles, royalty-free music, and effects to your videos.

Try Captions today and bring your ideas to life.