Image GenerationAI ModelsIntermediate
DALL-E 4 Precision Generation
Pro Tip
DALL-E 4 follows instructions literally. Be extremely specific about what you want and don't want.
Prompt Template
Generate precise images with DALL-E 4. **DALL-E 4 Strengths:** - Instruction following - Spatial understanding - Multi-object composition - Text rendering (improved) - Safety and accuracy --- **DALL-E 4 Prompt Structure:** ## Detailed Scene Description ``` Create an image of [MAIN SUBJECT]. Setting: [WHERE - be specific] Subject details: [WHAT EXACTLY - colors, sizes, positions] Composition: [HOW ARRANGED - foreground, background, spacing] Style: [AESTHETIC - realistic, illustrated, etc.] Lighting: [LIGHT SOURCE AND QUALITY] Mood: [EMOTIONAL TONE] ``` ## Spatial Precision ``` On the LEFT: [Element] In the CENTER: [Element] On the RIGHT: [Element] In the FOREGROUND: [Element] In the BACKGROUND: [Element] ``` --- **DALL-E 4 Examples:** ### Precise Composition "Create an image of a wooden desk from a top-down view. On the LEFT: An open MacBook showing code on screen In the CENTER: A notebook with handwritten notes and a pen On the RIGHT: A white ceramic mug with steam rising In the BACKGROUND: A small potted succulent plant Lighting: Soft natural light from a window above Style: Clean, minimalist, lifestyle photography Color palette: Warm neutrals (wood, white, green accent)" ### Character with Specifics "A woman in her 40s with shoulder-length curly auburn hair. She's wearing: - A forest green cable-knit sweater - Small gold hoop earrings - Reading glasses pushed up on her head She's sitting in a leather armchair, reading a book, half-smiling. Setting: Cozy home library with bookshelves behind her. Lighting: Warm lamp light from the left side. Mood: Peaceful, intellectual, comfortable." ### Multi-Element Product "A flat-lay product photo of a skincare routine: ARRANGEMENT (in a loose circle): - Large glass bottle with gold cap (center, main focus) - Small white jar to the upper left - Dropper bottle to the upper right - Two stone-colored beauty tools at the bottom SURFACE: Light marble with subtle grey veins PROPS: Fresh eucalyptus sprigs tucked between products LIGHTING: Bright, even, commercial quality STYLE: Clean beauty aesthetic, Instagram-worthy" --- ## DALL-E 4 Best Practices 1. **Be extremely specific** - DALL-E follows instructions literally 2. **Describe positions explicitly** - left, right, center, above, below 3. **Include negatives if needed** - "no text in the image" 4. **Specify quantities** - "exactly three apples" 5. **Reference real styles** - "in the style of a Wes Anderson film"
Why This Prompt Works
DALL-E 4's strength is following complex, specific instructions literally - unlike artistic models that interpret loosely. This prompt teaches the spatial precision technique (LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, FOREGROUND, BACKGROUND) that DALL-E 4 excels at, producing images where every element is exactly positioned as requested, which is critical for product photography and designed compositions.
Example Output
## DALL-E 4 Output Generated Image: 1024x1024, Precision Mode Prompt Adherence: 98% - all specified elements present Subject: Exactly 3 red apples on a wooden table Position: Arranged in a triangle formation, centered Lighting: Soft window light from the left, as specified Style: Photorealistic, Wes Anderson color palette Details Verified: - Apple count: 3 (correct) - Color: Red with natural variations (correct) - Background: Blurred kitchen, warm tones (correct) - Text: None in image (as specified) - Composition: Rule of thirds (correct) Generation Time: 12 seconds Edits Available: Inpainting, outpainting, variation
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- Review the AI's response and iterate by adjusting your inputs