Shore Lyn shares a GPT Image 2 prompt to convert photos into anime characters

On June 19, Shore Lyn (@Shorelyn_) shared on

AI Prompt · How to do it

Second variant of the thread with a different reference photo. @Shorelyn_

Steps

1. Open chatgpt.com with GPT Image 2.
2. Upload a photo of yourself or a reference (ideal: portrait or full body visible).
3. Paste the prompt below and generate.
4. The thread includes two examples with different photos.

Prompt to copy

Create an anime-style character based on a photo. Keep the body proportions, facial expression, clothing, and hairstyle from the photo. Add characteristic features of anime characters: eyes, cute face, shine on the hair. The character should be fully visible in the frame in full height, on a white background.

Text in English according to the original publication. Short Prompt: Works well because it prioritizes preserving the reference photo over over-styling.

What makes this prompt special

Unlike long campaign or branding prompts, this template is minimal and direct. The three key restrictions are: (1) keep clothing and pose from the photo, (2) add only recognizable anime features without losing identity, and (3) full body + white background —useful for stickers, avatars or prints.

The post exceeded 4,600 views and accumulated 120 likes and 66 saves in a few hours, with the label “Made with AI.” It is one of the most shared prompts on June 19 in the photo-to-anime niche.

Optional improvements

If the result loses facial detail, add “preserve facial identity with maximum accuracy”. For a more shōnen style, change “cute face” to “sharp anime eyes.” For a different background, replace "white background" with a specific color or scene.

Before publishing

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