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30 ChatGPT UGC Prompt Shortcuts

Upload your product image, then use one of these shortcuts to quickly describe the creative you want.

Thirty copy-and-paste prompts for creator-style product images: selfies, demos, unboxings, routines, reviews and native feed ads. Every one keeps your product exactly as it is.

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What you get
  • 30 UGC image prompts, in seven sections you can jump between
  • A one-line note on what each prompt creates
  • A setup prompt that teaches ChatGPT your product and brand first
  • Prompts for unboxings, routines, reviews and ads that look like organic posts

Start here

These are prompt shortcuts, not official ChatGPT commands. The longer prompts below give ChatGPT more context and usually produce better results.

For best results, upload a clear product image and optionally give ChatGPT your website first. Paste this before your first shortcut, with your real URL in the brackets.

00

Teach ChatGPT your product

Run once at the start of the chat. Every prompt after it builds on what ChatGPT learns here.

The prompt
First research my website: [INSERT WEBSITE]. Understand the product, target customer, main benefits, typical use cases, brand positioning and visual style. Use my uploaded product image as the source of truth. Preserve the exact packaging, branding, colours, shape and product details in every image. Do not invent claims or features.
  • Got text back instead of an image? Add "Create this as an image." to the end of your prompt.
  • Check your branding. AI can subtly change logos, labels and packaging text. Compare every image against the real product before you use it.
  • Check the platform rules. Some ad platforms ask you to label realistic AI-generated people. Check before an image goes into a paid campaign.

Creator Selfies: 5 prompts

The product in a creator's hand, shot the way people actually post.

/selfiehold
01

Selfie holding the product

Creates a creator-style selfie holding your product.

Full prompt
/selfiehold

Create an authentic UGC-style selfie of a creator holding this exact product close to the camera.

Use natural window light, realistic skin texture, slightly imperfect smartphone framing and a believable home environment.

The product should be clearly visible and recognisable.

Make it feel like a genuine social recommendation rather than a polished brand photoshoot.
/bathroomselfie
02

Bathroom selfie

Creates casual bathroom creator content.

Full prompt
/bathroomselfie

Create a casual bathroom selfie featuring this exact product.

Show the creator naturally holding the product near a mirror with realistic towels, toiletries and a slightly lived-in countertop.

Use bright natural morning light and smartphone-style framing.

Keep the scene authentic rather than overly staged.
/mirrorugc
03

Mirror shot

Creates a GRWM-style mirror shot.

Full prompt
/mirrorugc

Create a realistic mirror-style UGC image featuring this exact product.

Show the creator naturally holding or using it while looking into the mirror.

Use a believable bathroom or bedroom, soft daylight and casual styling.

The image should feel like a genuine GRWM post rather than an advertisement.
/goldenhourugc
04

Golden hour

Creates warm outdoor creator content.

Full prompt
/goldenhourugc

Create an authentic creator-style image featuring this exact product during golden hour.

Use warm sunlight, realistic skin texture and casual smartphone photography.

Show the creator naturally holding or using the product rather than posing like a commercial model.

Make it aspirational but believable.
/casualrecommendation
05

Casual recommendation

Creates a friend-to-friend product recommendation.

Full prompt
/casualrecommendation

Create a UGC image that feels like a creator casually recommending this exact product to a friend.

Show the creator relaxed at home and naturally holding the product while looking toward the camera.

Use everyday clothing, natural lighting and an authentic home setting.

Avoid obvious advertising poses.

Product-in-Use: 5 prompts

Show the product doing its job, in the hands of someone using it.

/productdemo
06

Product demo

Creates a realistic product-use shot.

Full prompt
/productdemo

Create an authentic UGC image showing this exact product actively being used.

Based on the product and website, choose the most natural way someone would use it.

Focus on realistic interaction between the creator and product.

Use believable hand positioning, natural lighting and an everyday environment.
/povdemo
07

POV demo

Creates first-person POV content.

Full prompt
/povdemo

Create a first-person POV image demonstrating this exact product.

The viewer should feel like they are the person using it.

Show realistic hands interacting with the product in a natural environment.

Use casual smartphone-style framing and avoid commercial studio aesthetics.
/closeupdemo
08

Close-up demo

Creates a detailed product-in-use close-up.

Full prompt
/closeupdemo

Create a tight UGC-style close-up showing this exact product being used.

Focus on the hands, product interaction, texture and the most visually interesting part of using it.

Use natural light and shallow depth of field.

Make it feel like a creator zoomed their phone in to show followers exactly how it works.
/gettingready
09

Getting ready

Creates the product inside a real getting-ready routine.

Full prompt
/gettingready

Create a UGC lifestyle image showing this exact product as part of someone's getting-ready routine.

Include believable surrounding details such as clothes, keys, phone, bag, coffee or other everyday items relevant to the customer.

The product should feel naturally integrated into the scene rather than placed specifically for an ad.
/nightroutine
10

Night routine

Creates evening routine content.

Full prompt
/nightroutine

Create an authentic evening-routine UGC image featuring this exact product.

Use warm bathroom or bedside lighting and a relaxed home environment.

Show the creator naturally using or reaching for the product while winding down.

Keep the scene intimate, realistic and creator-led.

Unboxing: 4 prompts

The moment the delivery arrives, which is one of the most watched moments in UGC.

/unboxing
11

Unboxing

Creates a creator-style product unboxing.

Full prompt
/unboxing

Create a realistic UGC-style unboxing scene for this exact product.

Show the creator naturally opening the package.

Include realistic packaging, hands interacting with the box and the product being revealed.

Use casual home lighting and make it feel like someone genuinely just received the delivery.
/firstlook
12

First look

Creates a genuine first-impression moment.

Full prompt
/firstlook

Create a UGC image capturing the moment a creator sees this exact product for the first time.

Show a natural, believable reaction while looking at or holding it.

Use casual indoor lighting and an everyday environment.

Avoid exaggerated facial expressions or obvious advertising poses.
/packagereveal
13

Package reveal

Creates an aesthetic opened-package shot.

Full prompt
/packagereveal

Create a top-down creator-style package reveal featuring this exact product.

Show the opened package on a bed, desk or table with the product and packaging arranged naturally.

Include the creator's hands entering the frame.

Make it feel like a smartphone photo taken immediately after opening the delivery.
/whatsinthebox
14

What's in the box

Creates a full contents breakdown.

Full prompt
/whatsinthebox

Create a UGC-style "what's in the box" image for this exact product.

Arrange the product and everything genuinely included with it on a realistic surface.

Use casual overhead smartphone framing, natural shadows and believable imperfections.

Do not invent accessories or extras that are not actually included.

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Routine & Lifestyle: 6 prompts

The product as part of an ordinary day, so it looks like something people already use.

/countertoproutine
15

Countertop routine

Creates the product naturally inside an everyday routine.

Full prompt
/countertoproutine

Create a realistic UGC-style countertop scene showing this exact product as part of an everyday routine.

Surround it with a small number of relevant items someone would genuinely use alongside it.

Include a person's hand reaching into the scene.

Use natural daylight and avoid overly perfect product styling.
/morningroutine
16

Morning routine

Creates morning lifestyle content.

Full prompt
/morningroutine

Create a creator-style morning routine image featuring this exact product.

Include believable details such as morning sunlight, coffee, toiletries, clothing or other relevant everyday items.

Make the product feel genuinely used as part of the routine.

The image should feel captured on a phone rather than created in a studio.
/desksetup
17

Desk setup

Creates the product inside a creator or home-office scene.

Full prompt
/desksetup

Create a UGC-style desk scene featuring this exact product.

Place it naturally beside items such as a laptop, notebook, phone, headphones or coffee where appropriate.

Include the creator using, holding or reaching for the product.

Use realistic home-office clutter and natural window light.
/athomeugc
18

At home

Creates relaxed couch or bedroom content.

Full prompt
/athomeugc

Create a relaxed at-home UGC image featuring this exact product.

Show the creator casually using or holding it while sitting on a couch, bed or comfortable chair.

Include believable lifestyle details such as a blanket, book, laptop, coffee or phone.

Keep the product naturally integrated into the scene.
/onthego
19

On the go

Creates the product in an everyday real-world setting.

Full prompt
/onthego

Create an authentic on-the-go UGC image featuring this exact product.

Choose a realistic setting that suits the target customer, such as a café, commute, gym, park, airport or street.

Show the product naturally being carried or used.

Make it feel like spontaneous lifestyle content captured on a smartphone.
/whatsinmybag
20

What's in my bag

Creates a social-style bag essentials post.

Full prompt
/whatsinmybag

Create a UGC-style "what's in my bag" image featuring this exact product.

Use an open handbag, backpack, gym bag or travel bag appropriate to the customer.

Arrange believable everyday essentials around it.

Use casual overhead framing and natural light rather than a polished commercial flat lay.

Reviews & Recommendations: 4 prompts

The look of a genuine recommendation, without inventing scores, results or claims.

/creatorreview
21

Creator review

Creates creator review-style content.

Full prompt
/creatorreview

Create a realistic UGC image of a creator reviewing this exact product.

Show the creator naturally holding the product while speaking or reacting toward the camera.

Use a casual environment and believable smartphone framing.

The image should communicate that this is something they genuinely use.

Do not fabricate review scores or customer claims.
/weeklyuse
22

Weekly use

Creates "I've been using this" style content.

Full prompt
/weeklyuse

Create a UGC-style image representing someone who has naturally incorporated this exact product into their routine.

Make the product look genuinely used rather than pristine and untouched.

Focus on familiarity, routine and everyday context.

Do not fabricate before-and-after results or unsupported product claims.
/friendrecommendation
23

Friend recommendation

Creates a casual photo someone might DM a friend.

Full prompt
/friendrecommendation

Create an image that feels like someone quickly photographed this exact product specifically to recommend it to a friend.

Use informal smartphone framing.

Place it naturally in the person's hand, on a table or inside their everyday environment.

Keep the result personal, casual and slightly imperfect.
/currentfavourite
24

Current favourite

Creates "current favourites" creator content.

Full prompt
/currentfavourite

Create a creator-style "current favourite" image featuring this exact product.

Show it alongside a few other believable everyday favourites.

Use natural light, casual lifestyle styling and slightly imperfect composition.

Make the featured product stand out without turning the scene into a traditional advertisement.

UGC Ads: 4 prompts

Paid creative that sits in the feed like an organic post.

/problemsolutionugc
25

Problem and solution

Creates a native problem to solution creative.

Full prompt
/problemsolutionugc

Create a UGC-style social creative around the everyday problem this product helps address.

Visually represent the problem in a believable creator setting, then naturally introduce the product as part of the solution.

Keep the scene relatable and native to Instagram or TikTok.

Do not exaggerate results or make unsupported claims.
/ugchero
26

UGC hero

Creates a polished product image that still feels UGC.

Full prompt
/ugchero

Create a UGC-style product hero image featuring this exact product prominently within a real lifestyle environment.

Include subtle human elements such as a hand entering frame, casual belongings, realistic clutter or imperfect lighting.

Avoid seamless studio backgrounds.

The result should sit halfway between polished creator content and authentic UGC.
/nativefeedad
27

Native feed ad

Creates an ad designed to look like organic content.

Full prompt
/nativefeedad

Create a product image designed to look like native creator content inside an Instagram or TikTok feed.

Feature this exact product naturally within a believable everyday moment.

Use smartphone framing, natural lighting and realistic imperfections.

Avoid obvious advertising graphics or polished studio photography.
/talkingtocamera
28

Talking to camera

Creates a creator talking directly to the audience.

Full prompt
/talkingtocamera

Create a UGC-style frame of a creator talking directly to camera about this exact product.

Show them holding the product naturally while speaking.

Use a casual home environment, natural lighting and smartphone-style framing.

Leave enough clean space around the person for captions to be added later.

Social-First Shots: 2 prompts

Quick, close and casual: the shots that fill a carousel or a story.

/inhandcloseup
29

In-hand close-up

Creates a close product-focused creator shot.

Full prompt
/inhandcloseup

Create an extreme close-up UGC image of this exact product being held in someone's hand.

Make the product the sharpest part of the image while the creator or environment is softly blurred behind it.

Use realistic smartphone portrait photography and natural daylight.

Preserve the product packaging and branding accurately.
/coffeetableugc
30

Coffee table

Creates casual morning lifestyle content.

Full prompt
/coffeetableugc

Create a casual lifestyle UGC image featuring this exact product beside a morning coffee.

Choose a believable environment such as a café table, kitchen counter, desk or bedside table.

Include the creator's hand or partial presence in frame.

Use warm natural lighting and make it feel like a genuine morning social post rather than styled brand photography.

Common questions

  • Are these real ChatGPT commands? No. The slash names are shortcuts that make each prompt easy to find and remember. The full prompt underneath is what does the work, so copy that.
  • What is UGC? User-generated content: photos and videos that look like they were made by a customer or creator rather than a brand. It tends to feel more trustworthy in the feed than polished studio photography.
  • Why does it ask me to research my website first? So ChatGPT knows who the product is for, how it is used and what it looks like. That is what makes a prompt like /productdemo pick a believable use instead of a generic one. It needs browsing switched on.
  • Why did my product change? Image models rebuild what they see, so logos, label text and packaging can drift. Every prompt asks for this exact product, but compare each result against the real thing before you post it or put it in an ad.
  • Can I use these images in ads? Yes, once you have checked the product is accurate. Some platforms ask you to label realistic AI-generated people, so check the rules of the platform you are advertising on. Do not add reviews, results or claims the product cannot back up.
  • Can I use the same creator across several images? Run the prompts in the same chat and ask ChatGPT to keep the same person throughout. It helps to describe them once, such as age, hair and style, and refer back to that description.

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