Everything You Need to Know About AI Prompt Categories
Your guide to finding the right prompts
I've been using AI image generators for a while now, and one thing I learned early on is that having prompts organized by category saves a ton of time. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of random prompts, you can jump straight to what you need - whether that's a specific art style, product photography, or something completely different.
What makes our categories useful isn't just the organization - it's that each prompt has been tested by real people. When I browse through these, I can see actual results, not just descriptions. That means I know what to expect before I even copy the prompt into my tool.
Most Popular Categories Right Now
- Artistic Style - prompts you can try
- Character Transformation - prompts you can try
- E-commerce & Marketing - prompts you can try
- Image Editing - prompts you can try
- Information Visualization - prompts you can try
What I Wish I Knew When I Started
- Don't stress about finding the "perfect" prompt. I used to spend way too much time searching. Now I grab something close and modify it. You'll learn faster by experimenting than by searching.
- The example images are your best friend. They show you what actually works, not what someone thinks should work. If a prompt has great examples, it's usually worth trying.
- Different tools need different approaches. I've noticed Midjourney loves descriptive style words, while Stable Diffusion responds better when you get technical with parameters. DALL-E sits somewhere in between.
- Keep a personal collection. I save prompts that work well for me in a simple text file. When I need something similar later, I can grab my version instead of starting from scratch.
Questions People Ask Me
How do I pick the right category?
Honestly? Just start browsing. Click on whatever catches your eye. The category names are pretty self-explanatory - if you need product photos, go to E-commerce. Want to transform a character? That category is obvious. Don't overthink it.
Can I change these prompts?
Please do! That's literally why they're here. I modify prompts all the time - swap out colors, change the subject, adjust the mood. The prompts that work best for me are usually ones I've tweaked to match my specific project.
Will these work with my AI tool?
Most of them will, but you might need to adjust a few words here and there. I use Midjourney mostly, and I've found that prompts written for it sometimes need tweaking for Stable Diffusion. The core idea usually works though - just play with the wording.
What Actually Works in Practice
- Start simple, then add complexity. I've wasted hours trying to perfect a complex prompt when a simple one would've worked fine.
- Save your variations. When you find a prompt that works well, save it with notes about what you changed. Future you will thank present you.
- Don't ignore the negative prompts. They matter more than most people think, especially for avoiding unwanted elements.
- Test in batches. Instead of generating one image at a time, run a few variations simultaneously. You'll learn faster and get better results.
Which Tools Work Best
Different tools have different strengths. Here's what I've noticed:
- Midjourney excels at artistic styles and creative compositions. The community there is huge, so you can find tons of examples.
- Stable Diffusion gives you more control with parameters and settings. Great if you want to fine-tune every detail.
- DALL-E is solid for straightforward requests and commercial work. It's less experimental but more reliable for specific needs.