So, you want to edit photos with Gemini AI but don't know what to type? You're not alone. Stop thinking like an editor and start talking like a director. Instead of "make this brighter" say "Give this portrait a soft, golden hour glow with warm, cinematic lighting."
This is your free library of prompts. Copy them, paste them, tweak them, and see what happens.
The Basic Edit Prompt Formula
Every good Gemini image prompt has three parts. You don't always need all three, but combining them gives you the best results.
- The Action: What do you want to do? (Enhance, change, remove, create).
- The Subject: What are you acting on? (The background, the colors, my face, the dog).
- The Style/Parameter: How do you want it done? (Cinematic, bright and airy, 35mm film, in the style of Van Gogh).
Example: [Action] Enhance [Subject] the colors of this sunset [Parameter] to make it more vibrant and dramatic, like a professional nature photograph.
Copy-Paste Prompt Library
Here are some of the best ready-to-use prompts you can use right now. Just replace the text in brackets with your detail.
For Quick Fixes & Enhancements
- Color Correction: "Correct the white balance in this photo to make the colors look natural and true-to-life. The whites should look pure white, not yellow or blue."
- Sharpening: "Increase the clarity and sharpness of this image, focusing on the details in the [subject's eyes/the building's architecture], but avoid making it look grainy or over-processed."
- Background Cleanup: "Remove the tourists in the background and the trash can from this image, and fill in the area according to the photo’s surroundings so it looks as if they were never there."
- Object Removal: "Please remove the power lines and mast from the sky in this landscape photo."
For Creative & Style Changes
- Season Change: "Transform this scene from summer to autumn. Change the leaves on the trees to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows and add a slight, misty morning vibe."
- Time of Day: "Make it look like this cityscape was taken at night. Add realistic city lights, light trails from car headlights, and a dark blue night sky."
- Artistic Style: "Reimagine this portrait in the style of a classic oil painting with visible brush strokes and a rich, textured canvas feel."
- Background Replacement: "Replace the bland office background with a modern, minimalist coffee shop with soft, natural light coming from a large window."
Prompts For Social Media & Content
- LinkedIn Headshot: "Make this headshot look more professional for LinkedIn. Soften the background, improve the lighting on my face to be even and flattering, and ensure I look approachable yet confident."
- Instagram Aesthetic: "Apply a bright, airy, and slightly desaturated filter to this photo to match a modern Instagram aesthetic. Make the whites brighter and the contrast soft."
- YouTube Thumbnail: "Crop this image vertically and make the colors pop. Add a slight sharpening effect to make the main subject stand out dramatically for a YouTube thumbnail."
- Product Photo: "Make this product photo look like it was taken in a professional studio with a clean, pure white background and perfect, shadowless lighting."
Interested in photo editing prompts for ChatGPT? Make sure to read this blog after this one:s
NimaV Jul 12, 2025 • 5 min read
"How Do I Get Better Results?" Pro Tips from the Community
If you spend any time on AI subreddits like r/GoogleGeminiAI, you'll see the same advice from power users. It’s not about magic words; it’s about clear communication.
- Be Specific, Then More Specific: "Make it pretty" is useless. "Increase the vibrancy of the blue in the ocean and make the sandy beach look brighter and warmer" is actionable.
- Use Gemini's Conversational Power: This is its killer feature. You can refine your results. Try this:
- You: "Change the style of this room to mid-century modern."
- Gemini: Provides an edit
- You: "Good! Now make the wood tones darker and add a large leafy plant in the corner."
- Reference Real-World Things:Gemini understands cultural concepts. Use phrases like
- "…like a Wes Anderson movie."
- "…with the color palette of a 1970s polaroid."
- "…in the style of National Geographic wildlife photography."
- Upload Multiple Images for Context: If you want a consistent look across several photos, upload them all and say, "Apply the same color grading and brightness from the first image to all of these photos."
FAQ
Can Gemini AI generate completely new images from my photos?
Yes, but with limits. You can use the "Create" option with a prompt like "Create an image of this dog as a royal king wearing a crown, in a realistic painting style." It will use your photo as a strong reference for the subject.
I saw the 'Nano Banana' thing. What's that about?
"Nano Banana" is the viral trend of using a Google Gemini AI tool to turn photos into images of realistic-looking 3D figurines. With a simple text prompt, you can generate a high-quality image of a collectible-style figure on a desk, complete with custom packaging. This easy-to-use and free feature has become popular for creating shareable images of people, pets, and celebrities.
Is this going to replace Photoshop?
For quick, conceptual, and language-driven edits? Absolutely. For pixel-perfect, layer-based precision work? Not yet. Think of it as an incredibly powerful creative assistant, not a full replacement for pro tools.
My prompt didn't work. What now?
Don't give up. Rephrase it. Simplify it. Break a complex request into two simpler ones. Remember, you're having a conversation. The best results often come from the second or third try.
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