What this is: 23 copy-paste prompts for GPT Image 2.0. Three are ones I ran myself and compared against Nano Banana Pro. Twenty more cover branding, infographics, packaging, social, and more. Plus the one thing that makes all of them better.
Why this matters now
OpenAI dropped GPT Image 2.0 on April 21, 2026.
Nano Banana Pro (Google Gemini's image model) has been the go-to for anything text-heavy. Infographics, brand kits, layouts where consistency matters. That was the rule.
GPT Image 2.0 has apparently changed it. In LM Arena blind tests, early testers are calling the gap between GPT Image 2.0 and Nano Banana Pro as wide as the gap between Nano Banana Pro and DALL-E. Near-100% text accuracy. Up to 10 images in one shot. 2K resolution (4K via API). Thinking mode for paid users that plans the layout before it renders anything.
I tested it against Nano Banana Pro using the same prompts. Here is what worked.
The one thing that makes all of these better
A reference image is worth 500 words of prompt. Stop describing your aesthetic. Show it.
When you combine a reference image with a text prompt, the output goes from generic AI image to something that actually matches your brand. GPT Image 2.0 is especially strong at reference following. Where it matters, I have marked what kind of reference to use.
The 23 Prompts
My 3 Test Prompts
1. Full brand kit from moodboard
The most complex one I ran. GPT Image 2.0 handled multi-page output, typography, packaging, and lifestyle direction from a single moodboard reference.
Create a polished multi-page, multiple images brand kit for a vintage luxury sunglasses brand based on this uploaded mood board. Include: logo, typography, color, outer case packaging, art direction, website direction, social media templates, lifestyle shoot examples.
Reference: Yes. Upload a moodboard image.
2. YouTube thumbnail
No reference needed. Strong on cinematic composition and title text legibility at thumbnail size.
Create a youtube thumbnail of a vlog of the Himalayas in India by a premium high quality luxury travel vlogger that vlogs the scenic beauty of the Himalayas and is known for his photography and attention to details. Create image using GPT image 2.0
Reference: None needed.
3. Product packaging photoshoot
Good test for text-on-packaging legibility. Ingredients, brand name, and layout all rendered cleanly.
Create a sunscreen brand's packaging design with the brand and the ingredient details mentioned on the side of the box. Make it like a product photoshoot. Aesthetics: Bright, yellow, summer vibes, mid-premium segment. Create an image with GPT image 2.0
Reference: None needed.
Branding and Identity
4. Logo suite with variations
Design a logo suite for Vela, a premium ocean-inspired fragrance brand. Create 3 variations: primary wordmark, monogram, and icon-only. Style: minimal, elegant, serif-forward. Show each on white and black backgrounds. All letterforms must be crisp and legible.
Reference: Optional. Add a style board for aesthetic direction.
5. Business card flat lay
Design a luxury business card for a creative director named Sofia Nair at a studio called Atelier Gris. Front: name and title. Back: email and website. Show as a flat lay on textured cream linen. Minimal, typographic. All text must be perfectly rendered.
Reference: None needed.
6. Single-page brand guidelines
Text-heavy by design. Where GPT Image 2.0's layout and type rendering really shows.
Create a brand guidelines page for a brand called Lune Studio. Include: logo usage rules, color palette with 4 swatches and hex codes, typography hierarchy showing H1 in serif, H2 in sans-serif, and body text, and brand voice in 3 words. Layout: editorial, A4 format. All text and hex values must be accurate and legible.
Reference: None needed.
7. Packaging with dense ingredient text
Good test for readable text on a 3D surface across multiple panels.
Design a premium tea brand box for a blend called Midnight Jasmine by Sova Tea. Show the box front, back, and side panel. The side must include: full ingredients list, steeping instructions, and weight of 50g. Style: dark, botanical, luxury. All text on the box must be readable and correctly placed.
Reference: None needed.
Infographics and Text-Heavy
8. Data infographic
Create a clean editorial infographic: How AI tool usage grew among independent creators from 2020 to 2025. Show a timeline with 5 data points, 3 supporting stats, and a one-line conclusion. Style: premium magazine, warm neutrals. All numbers and text must be crisp and accurate.
Reference: None needed.
9. Step-by-step how-to guide
Design a visual step-by-step guide: How to build your morning routine in 5 steps. Include step number, a bold short headline, and a one-line description per step. Style: minimal, structured, wellness brand aesthetic. All text must be legible at Instagram carousel size.
Reference: None needed.
10. Comparison table
Create a comparison table: Film Camera vs Digital Camera vs iPhone. Rows: image quality, portability, cost, learning curve, aesthetic character. Use checkmarks and X marks. Style: modern, editorial. All text must be correctly spelled and aligned.
Reference: None needed.
11. Magazine editorial spread
Design a single editorial magazine page for a story titled The New Luxury Is Slowness. Include headline, subheadline, a pull quote, and two columns of body text. Style: luxury print magazine, serif typography, warm cream tones. Typography must feel like a high-end independent publication.
Reference: None needed.
12. Stat card for social
Create a visual stat card: 73% of creators say AI tools save them more than 5 hours a week. Source: McKinsey 2025. Show the stat large, source small at the bottom, your handle in the corner. Style: clean, modern, premium. Square 1:1 format. Text must be accurate.
Reference: None needed.
Product and Photography
13. App screenshot on device
Reference images are non-negotiable here. The model needs to see your actual screen.
Place the attached app screenshot on a silver iPhone 16 Pro resting on a white marble desk. The screen must be fully visible and legible. Lighting: soft studio. Scene should feel premium, like an App Store feature banner.
Reference: Yes. Upload your app screenshot.
14. Lifestyle flat lay
Create a flat lay of a brown leather journal, a gold pen, a small succulent, and a ceramic espresso cup. Surface: warm oak wood. Overhead shot. Color palette: amber, brown, cream. No text overlay. The composition should feel editorial and intentional.
Reference: None needed.
15. Product in a styled scene
Create a lifestyle product photo of a matte black insulated water bottle in a luxury gym locker room. The bottle is the hero, shot at a 3/4 angle. Style: aspirational premium sportswear, moody directional lighting. No text.
Reference: Optional. Add an aesthetic reference for the exact mood you want.
Social Media and Digital
16. Instagram carousel cover
This is where a reference image unlocks consistency across your whole account.
Design an Instagram carousel cover for a post titled: 5 AI tools that feel like cheating. The hook text is the hero element. Style: dark background, minimal, terminal aesthetic, amber accent color. Include your handle at the bottom. Square 1:1 format. All text must be legible.
Reference: Optional. Upload 2-3 of your existing posts and the output will match your visual language.
17. Pitch deck slide
Design a pitch deck Problem slide for an AI startup. Headline: Founders spend 60% of their time on tasks AI could handle. Include a supporting stat and a short one-liner below. Style: modern, minimal, investor-ready. Clean serif and sans-serif mix. All text must be sharp and readable.
Reference: None needed.
18. Newsletter header
Create a newsletter header image for a publication called The Build, a weekly letter for indie creators. Include: publication name, Issue 12, and a hero headline: The week AI stopped being a tool. Style: editorial, typographic, warm tones. All text must be legible at email banner size.
Reference: None needed.
19. Event invitation
Create a digital event invitation for a creative dinner called The Table. Details: May 15 at 7pm in Mumbai. Dress code: Smart casual. RSVP: hello@thetable.in. Style: editorial luxury, dark background, cream typography. Text hierarchy must guide the eye clearly. All details must be accurately placed.
Reference: None needed.
Specialty
20. Restaurant menu with full text
A dense text stress test. If the model can render a full menu cleanly, it can handle almost anything.
Design a single-page dinner menu for Maison Noire, a French bistro in London. Include 3 sections: Starters, Mains, Desserts. 3 items each with dish name, one-line description, and price in GBP. Style: classic Parisian bistro, cream paper, serif font. All text must be correctly spelled and readable.
Reference: None needed.
21. Magazine cover
Design a magazine cover for a publication called Craft, an independent quarterly for makers and designers. Issue 12, Spring 2025. Cover story: The Art of Doing Less. Include 3 cover line teasers. Style: minimal, literary, high-production independent press. All cover lines must be legible.
Reference: None needed.
22. Visual resume one-pager
Create a one-page visual resume for a product designer named Priya Sharma. Include: name, title, 5 skills with visual indicator bars, 3 past company names, education, and a two-line bio. Style: editorial, typographic, clean. All text must be legible and correctly formatted.
Reference: None needed.
23. Social media template matched to your existing brand
The most powerful reference image use case on this list. Give it your existing posts and it generates new content in the same visual language.
Generate 3 Instagram Story graphics for a brand called [your brand]. Style must exactly match the 3 reference images attached. Each story should have a different topic but look like they belong to the same content series. Include text overlays on each. All text must be legible.
Reference: Yes. Upload 3 of your existing posts or brand assets.
Bonus: app icon sheet
One more from my test notes — small-size icon work is its own stress test.
Design an app icon sheet for a productivity app called Focus. Show the primary icon, 3 alternate colorway versions, and a widget preview. Style: minimal, iOS-native feel, geometric. All icons must look distinct and polished at small sizes.
Reference: Optional. A sketch or your existing brand color.
GPT Image 2.0 vs Nano Banana Pro: the honest summary
Use GPT Image 2.0 for: reference following, scene composition, product photography, packaging, and text rendering. This is the upgrade.
Use Nano Banana Pro for: extremely dense typographic layouts where hierarchy is the entire point.
For most things on this list, GPT Image 2.0 is the better call now. The text rendering gap closed fast.
