The year 2026 has taken AI photo editing to new creative heights! People are using ChatGPT (along with tools like Gemini and Midjourney) to completely transform their photos into stunning, cinematic, retro, futuristic, Bollywood-inspired, anime-style, and romantic themes. These 15 prompts are currently the most trending ones. Simply upload your photo and copy-paste these prompts for amazing results!
For Boys (Male Portraits)
1. Cyberpunk Street-Style Portrait
Prompt:
Edit this photo of a young man into a cyberpunk street-style portrait. Neon lights reflecting in his eyes, futuristic high-tech jacket, rainy Tokyo night background. Wet street reflections, glowing neon signs, high contrast, cinematic lighting, ultra-realistic details, intense modern cyberpunk mood.
2. Royal Rajput Warrior Look
Prompt:
Transform this boy’s photo into a royal Rajput warrior look. Wearing a traditional turban and holding a sword, strong warrior posture. Golden hour desert background, warm sunlight, intense and fearless expression, dramatic Rembrandt lighting, epic historical fantasy style.
3. Bollywood Action Hero Poster
Prompt:
Make this photo look like a Bollywood action hero movie poster. Muscular build, intense gaze, black leather jacket, powerful stance. Exploding background with sparks and debris, high-saturation colors, dramatic cinematic lighting, Shah Rukh Khan–inspired massy hero vibe.
4. Vintage 1990s Bad Boy Aesthetic
Prompt:
Edit this portrait into a vintage 1990s bad boy aesthetic. Leather jacket, cigarette in hand, relaxed rebellious pose. Black-and-white treatment with selective red color accents, grainy film texture, moody shadows, raw cinematic expression.
5. Anime-Style Protagonist Scene
Prompt:
Convert this boy’s photo into an anime-style protagonist. Sharp jawline, glowing blue eyes, wind-swept hair. Standing on a city rooftop at sunset, warm sky gradients, cinematic framing, emotional depth, Studio Ghibli–inspired anime realism.
Optional Negative Prompt (Recommended)
Negative Prompt:
extra fingers, extra limbs, distorted face, bad anatomy, blurry image, low resolution, duplicate face, unnatural skin texture, watermark, text artifacts
For Girls (Female Portraits)
Ethereal fairy princess transformation
Edit this girl’s photo into an ethereal fairy princess look. She is wearing a flowing pastel gown with delicate fabric movement, surrounded by glowing fireflies in an enchanted forest. Soft dreamy lighting, misty atmosphere, magical realism style, gentle and graceful expression.
Modern Indian bridal portrait
Transform this portrait into a modern Indian bridal look. The subject is wearing a rich red lehenga with heavy traditional jewelry, intricate henna visible on the hands, flawless bridal makeup. Golden hour lighting, warm glow, palace-like elegance, royal and confident expression.
Vintage Bollywood diva style (1970s)
Make this photo resemble a vintage Bollywood diva from the 1970s. Rekha-inspired makeup, bold dramatic eyeliner, big voluminous hair, expressive eyes, deep red lips. Black-and-white treatment with selective color on lips and bindi, classic cinematic glamour.
Cyber-fairy futuristic aesthetic
Edit into a cyber-fairy themed artwork. Neon pink hair, glowing translucent butterfly wings, futuristic outfit, floating above a neon-lit city at night. Vibrant cyberpunk colors, glowing particles, dreamy yet powerful expression, sci-fi fantasy fusion.
K-drama female lead look
Convert this girl’s photo into a K-drama female lead aesthetic. Soft natural makeup, wearing an oversized cozy sweater, relaxed posture. Autumn leaves in the background, warm golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field, romantic and emotional vibe.
For Couples (Romantic Themes)
Romantic Paris rainy street edit
Edit this couple photo into a romantic rainy Paris street scene. The couple is holding an umbrella together, walking closely. Eiffel Tower softly blurred in the background, wet cobblestone reflections, soft cinematic lighting, vintage film look, dreamy romantic mood.
Royal Rajasthani king–queen transformation
Transform this couple portrait into a royal Rajasthani king and queen look. The couple is seated on an ornate palace throne, wearing traditional royal attire with jewelry and embroidered fabrics. Golden hour palace background, warm sunlight, majestic and loving gaze, regal cinematic realism.
Bollywood romantic movie poster style
Make this photo look like a Bollywood romantic poster. The couple is in a slow dance pose, intense chemistry, dramatic sunset beach background, flowing outfits, vibrant colors, cinematic lighting, Shah Rukh Khan–Kajol style romance, emotional and iconic.
Fantasy soulmate cosmic aesthetic
Edit into a fantasy soulmate-themed artwork. The couple is floating together among stars and galaxies, glowing aura surrounding them, deep eye contact, cosmic light particles, ethereal atmosphere, eternal love theme, surreal yet emotional realism.
Anime romantic movie scene
Convert this couple photo into an anime-style movie scene. Cherry blossom trees surrounding the couple, soft pastel colors, gentle embrace, warm daylight, emotional softness, Studio Ghibli–inspired romantic moment, hand-painted anime texture.
These prompts are dominating Instagram and TikTok in 2026 – the results are going viral! Replace “this photo” with your uploaded image in the prompt. Experiment and share your favorites in the comments!