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See the Prompt Behind Any AI Art

Upload an AI-generated image and extract the prompt that could recreate it. Works with Midjourney, DALL·E, and Stable Diffusion.

Multi-platform — MJ, DALL·E, SD
Style-aware — detects art style
Copy-ready — use instantly
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Drag & drop an AI-generated image, or click to upload

Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (max 20MB)

Example: From Image to Prompt

See how Prompt Seen extracts usable prompts from AI-generated artwork

Midjourney AI art - ethereal forest spirit with bioluminescent mushrooms
Midjourney
ethereal forest spirit, bioluminescent mushrooms glowing in blue and purple, misty atmosphere, ancient twisted trees, fantasy art style, detailed digital illustration, magical particles floating, moonlight filtering through canopy, cinematic lighting, dreamlike quality
DALL·E 3 AI art - cyborg woman portrait with neon circuitry
DALL·E 3
A photorealistic portrait of a cyborg woman with neon circuitry glowing beneath translucent skin, cyberpunk aesthetic, dramatic side lighting, shallow depth of field, cinematic composition, metallic facial implants, holographic eye reflection, futuristic urban background blurred, blue and pink neon highlights, hyperrealistic
Midjourney AI art - whimsical watercolor cottage in flower garden
Midjourney
whimsical watercolor illustration of a cozy cottage in a flower garden, soft pastel colors, hand-painted texture, storybook art style, gentle sunlight, wildflowers blooming, dreamy atmosphere
DALL·E 3 AI art - futuristic Tokyo street at night with neon signs
DALL·E 3
futuristic Tokyo street at night, neon signs in pink and blue, rain reflections on wet pavement, flying cars in distance, cyberpunk cityscape, cinematic lighting, Blade Runner aesthetic
Stable Diffusion AI art - minimalist abstract composition
Stable Diffusion
minimalist abstract composition, geometric shapes in coral and teal, soft gradients, clean lines, modern art print, balanced asymmetry, contemporary design, subtle texture
Stable Diffusion AI art - macro photography of dewdrop on spider web
Stable Diffusion
macro photography of a dewdrop on a spider web, golden hour sunlight refraction, bokeh background with autumn colors, ultra detailed water droplet, nature photography, sharp focus on droplet, 8k quality

Want more examples? Try Image Chat to chat with your images and refine your prompts.

How It Works

Extract prompts from any AI-generated image in seconds

1

Upload AI Art

Drop any AI-generated image into the tool. Supports Midjourney, DALL·E 3, Stable Diffusion, Firefly, Leonardo, and other popular AI art platforms. Works best with clear, well-composed images—avoid heavily filtered or distorted artwork.

2

Choose Your Platform

Select where you'll use the prompt: Midjourney (comma-separated descriptors with --parameters), DALL·E 3 (natural sentences), or Stable Diffusion (weighted tokens, negative prompts). Each platform has unique syntax—the AI adapts automatically.

3

AI Analyzes Your Image

Vision AI breaks down composition, subject, style, lighting, color palette, mood, and artistic techniques. It identifies platform-specific elements like Midjourney's --ar aspect ratios, DALL·E's detail descriptors, or SD's quality boosters.

4

Copy & Create

Get a ready-to-use prompt tailored to your chosen platform. Copy it directly into Midjourney, DALL·E, or Stable Diffusion. Tweak details as needed—add style references, adjust parameters, or combine with your own ideas to refine the output.

Prompt Formats by Platform

Each AI platform uses different prompt syntax. Here's what to expect.

MJ

Midjourney

Format

Comma-separated descriptors

Example
serene mountain lake at sunset, golden hour light, dramatic clouds reflected in water, photorealistic, ultra detailed, --ar 16:9 --v 6 --style raw
Key Features
  • • Parameters: --ar, --v, --style, --q
  • • Style keywords: photorealistic, cinematic
  • • No negative prompts (v6)
D3

DALL·E 3

Format

Natural language sentences

Example
A serene mountain lake reflecting dramatic sunset clouds with golden hour light. The water is perfectly still, creating a mirror image of the snow-capped peaks. Photorealistic style with ultra-detailed texture.
Key Features
  • • Conversational descriptions
  • • No special syntax required
  • • Built-in safety filters
SD

Stable Diffusion

Format

Weighted tokens + negatives

Example
(serene mountain lake:1.2), (sunset:1.1), golden hour, dramatic clouds, (photorealistic:1.3), ultra detailed
Negative: blur, low quality, cartoon, illustration
Key Features
  • • Token weights: (keyword:1.2)
  • • Negative prompts to avoid artifacts
  • • Sampling steps, CFG scale

Pro Tips for Better Prompts

Get more from Prompt Seen with these practical techniques

1

Start with Clear Images

High-resolution, well-lit images yield better prompts. Avoid blurry, over-filtered, or heavily watermarked inputs. Close-ups of subjects work better than complex, crowded scenes.

2

Iterate and Refine

Don't stop at the first result. Use the extracted prompt as a starting point, then adjust colors, lighting, or add style references. Try variations to see what works best for your vision.

3

Match Platform Strengths

Choose the right platform for your goal: Midjourney excels at artistic styles and creative compositions. DALL·E 3 is best for photorealism and detailed scenes. Stable Diffusion offers maximum control with weights and negative prompts.

4

Learn from Examples

Browse AI art galleries (Midjourney showcase, Lexica.art for SD) to see what prompts produce styles you like. Upload those images to Prompt Seen to reverse-engineer successful techniques.

5

Use Image Chat for Refinement

After extracting a prompt, use ImageChat's Image Chat to refine it conversationally. Say things like "make it more dramatic" or "add a fantasy element"—the AI will suggest specific prompt modifications.

6

Combine Multiple References

Upload several images with styles you like, extract prompts from each, then combine the best elements. Mix lighting from one, composition from another, and color palette from a third.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recreate an exact copy of an AI image?

No. AI generators create unique images each time due to random seed variations. Prompt Seen extracts the style, composition, key elements, and techniques—but your regenerated image will be a variation, not an exact duplicate.

What you get instead:a prompt that captures the essence—color palette, lighting setup, artistic style, subject matter, mood, and composition. Use it to explore similar aesthetics, create variations, or learn how specific visual effects are achieved. For example, if you love a Midjourney cyberpunk portrait's neon lighting, Prompt Seen can isolate that technique for reuse.

Which platform should I choose?

Choose the platform where you'll actually generate images. Prompt Seen formats the output specifically for each one:

  • Midjourney: Comma-separated descriptors with optional parameters like --ar 16:9 for aspect ratio, --v 6 for version, --style raw for photorealism.
  • DALL·E 3: Natural language sentences. The prompt reads like a description you'd tell a friend—smooth, conversational, detailed without technical syntax.
  • Stable Diffusion: Weighted tokens with positive and negative prompts. Uses syntax like (masterpiece:1.2) to emphasize quality or (blur:1.4) in negatives to avoid unwanted effects.

If you're unsure, start with Midjourney—it's the most popular for AI art discovery.

Does it work with non-AI images?

Yes! Upload any image—photography, digital art, traditional paintings, screenshots, even sketches. The AI analyzes the visual style and generates a prompt to recreate similar aesthetics in AI art.

Popular use cases:

  • • Upload a photo to extract lighting and composition for AI portraits
  • • Upload digital art to understand brushwork and color grading techniques
  • • Upload classic paintings to study artistic styles (Impressionism, Baroque, etc.) and apply them to AI generation
  • • Upload reference images to create themed collections with consistent visual language

How accurate are the extracted prompts?

Accuracy depends on image complexity, clarity, and your chosen AI model. The system excels at identifying subjects, artistic styles, lighting setups, color palettes, and compositional techniques.

Factors affecting accuracy:

  • • Image clarity: Clear, high-resolution images yield better results than blurry or heavily compressed ones
  • • Complexity: Simple subjects (a portrait, a landscape) are easier to analyze than complex scenes (crowded streets, abstract compositions)
  • • Model choice: GPT-4o and GPT-5.5 provide more detailed, nuanced prompts than GPT-4o-mini

For best results, use well-composed images without heavy filters, watermarks, or distortion. Close-ups and clearly defined subjects work particularly well.

Can I refine the generated prompt?

Absolutely—refining is encouraged. Think of the extracted prompt as a foundation. You can:

  • Adjust details: Change colors, swap subjects, modify lighting conditions, or add/remove background elements
  • Add style references: Include artist names, art movements, or aesthetic keywords (e.g., "in the style of Studio Ghibli," "Art Deco aesthetic")
  • Tweak platform parameters: Adjust aspect ratios, quality settings, or model-specific options
  • Combine ideas: Merge the extracted prompt with your own creative concepts

Pro tip:Use ImageChat's Image Chat to refine prompts through conversation. Describe what you want to change, and the AI will suggest specific adjustments to the prompt.

What's the difference between free and paid tiers?

Free tier uses GPT-4o-mini with 70 credits/week. Paid tiers unlock GPT-4o and GPT-5.5 for more detailed, accurate prompt extraction. All tiers support all three platforms (Midjourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion).

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