AI Image Prompts for Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

Create engaging social media images that get attention. Here are proven prompts for each platform.

Platform-Specific Requirements

Instagram

Square (1024x1024):

• Best for feed posts
• Eye-catching visuals
• Brand-consistent style

Story (1024x1792):

• Vertical format
• Bold, readable text
• Engaging visuals

Reels Cover (1024x1792):

• Vertical format
• Clear subject
• Brand colors

LinkedIn

Standard (1792x1024):

• Professional tone
• Business-focused
• Clean, polished

Article Cover (1792x1024):

• Professional imagery
• Relevant to content
• High quality

Twitter/X

Header (1500x500):

• Wide format
• Brand representation
• Engaging design

Post (1024x1024 or 1792x1024):

• Attention-grabbing
• Clear message
• Shareable

Instagram Prompts

Feed Posts

Lifestyle Product:

Lifestyle product photography, Instagram feed style, bright natural lighting, modern aesthetic, clean composition, square format, social media image, high quality, engaging

Quote Card:

Minimalist quote card design, Instagram style, clean typography, modern aesthetic, square format, social media graphic, high quality, engaging

Behind the Scenes:

Behind the scenes photography, Instagram style, natural lighting, authentic feel, square format, social media image, high quality, engaging

Stories

Announcement:

Social media story design, vertical format, bold text area, vibrant colors, Instagram story style, engaging visual, high quality

Promotion:

Promotional story design, vertical format, eye-catching colors, Instagram story style, clear call-to-action area, engaging visual, high quality

Tutorial Teaser:

Tutorial teaser design, vertical format, step-by-step visual, Instagram story style, educational aesthetic, engaging visual, high quality

Reels Covers

Tutorial:

Tutorial cover design, vertical format, clear subject, bold text area, Instagram reels style, engaging thumbnail, high quality

Entertainment:

Entertainment cover design, vertical format, dynamic composition, vibrant colors, Instagram reels style, engaging thumbnail, high quality

LinkedIn Prompts

Professional Posts

Business Tip:

Professional business graphic, LinkedIn post style, clean design, professional color scheme, landscape format, business-focused imagery, high quality

Industry Insight:

Professional industry graphic, LinkedIn post style, data visualization aesthetic, clean design, landscape format, business-focused imagery, high quality

Company Update:

Professional company update graphic, LinkedIn post style, corporate aesthetic, clean design, landscape format, business-focused imagery, high quality

Article Covers

Thought Leadership:

Professional article cover image, LinkedIn style, thought leadership aesthetic, clean design, landscape format, business-focused imagery, high quality, engaging

Case Study:

Professional case study cover, LinkedIn style, data-driven aesthetic, clean design, landscape format, business-focused imagery, high quality

Twitter/X Prompts

Post Images

News/Update:

Social media post graphic, Twitter style, news update aesthetic, clean design, square or landscape format, attention-grabbing visual, high quality

Meme-Style:

Social media meme-style graphic, Twitter aesthetic, humorous design, engaging visual, square format, shareable image, high quality

Infographic:

Social media infographic, Twitter style, data visualization, clean design, landscape format, informative visual, high quality

Header Images

Brand Header:

Twitter header image, wide format 1500x500, brand representation, engaging design, professional aesthetic, high quality

Content-Specific Prompts

Motivational Quotes

Instagram:

Motivational quote card, Instagram style, minimalist design, inspiring typography, square format, engaging visual, high quality

LinkedIn:

Professional motivational quote, LinkedIn style, business-focused design, clean typography, landscape format, inspiring visual, high quality

Product Showcases

Instagram:

Product showcase, Instagram feed style, lifestyle photography, bright natural lighting, square format, engaging product image, high quality

LinkedIn:

Professional product showcase, LinkedIn style, corporate aesthetic, clean design, landscape format, business product image, high quality

Educational Content

Instagram:

Educational infographic, Instagram style, step-by-step visual, bright colors, square format, informative graphic, high quality

LinkedIn:

Professional educational graphic, LinkedIn style, data-driven design, clean layout, landscape format, informative visual, high quality

Brand Consistency Tips

Define Your Style

1. Color Palette:

• Use consistent colors
• Include in every prompt
• Example: "brand colors: blue and white"

2. Visual Style:

• Minimalist or detailed
• Professional or casual
• Consistent across platforms

3. Typography:

• Specify font style if needed
• "clean typography" or "bold typography"

Template Approach

Base Template:

[CONTENT_TYPE], [PLATFORM] style, [BRAND_COLORS], [VISUAL_STYLE], [FORMAT], social media image, high quality, engaging

Example:

Product showcase, Instagram style, brand colors blue and white, minimalist design, square format, social media image, high quality, engaging

Size Guidelines

Instagram

• Feed: 1024x1024 (square)
• Stories: 1024x1792 (vertical)
• Reels: 1024x1792 (vertical)

LinkedIn

• Posts: 1792x1024 (landscape)
• Articles: 1792x1024 (landscape)

Twitter/X

• Posts: 1024x1024 or 1792x1024
• Header: 1500x500 (wide)

Best Practices

1. Platform-Specific: Tailor prompts to each platform's style

2. Brand Consistency: Use same colors and style

3. Test First: Generate one, refine, then create batch

4. Optimize: Resize for exact platform requirements

5. Engaging: Focus on attention-grabbing visuals

6. Clear Message: Ensure image supports your message

Conclusion

Creating social media images with AI is fast and effective. Use platform-specific prompts and maintain brand consistency for best results.

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