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A good prompt is the difference between a rough draft and a keeper. These principles apply across the AI Apps.

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The anatomy of a good prompt

Most strong prompts include:
  • Subject — what the main thing is.
  • Details — key attributes (color, setting, action, mood).
  • Style — photographic, illustrated, cinematic, minimal, etc.
  • Framing — close-up, wide shot, aspect ratio.
A cozy coffee shop interior at golden hour, warm light through
large windows, soft film-photography style, wide shot.

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Tips that consistently help

Be specific

“Golden retriever puppy on a beach at sunset” beats “a dog.”

One clear subject

Busy prompts with many subjects are harder to get right — keep it focused.

Name the style

A style word (“watercolor,” “cinematic,” “flat illustration”) sets the whole look.

Iterate

Generate variations, keep what’s closest, and refine the prompt from there.

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Common fixes

Add concrete details — setting, lighting, materials, mood — and a specific style.
Simplify. Split a complex idea into one clear subject and try again, or generate in steps.
Set the aspect ratio explicitly (for example, vertical for a phone screen).
For video and voiceover, shorter and clearer wins — a single clean scene or a well-punctuated script gives the best results.

Canvas & workflows

Chain your best prompts into a repeatable pipeline.