100 ChatGPT codes for professional product photos (/scrollstopper, /sunbeam and more)

The viral slash codes that turn one product photo into scroll-stopping ad images, each with the full prompt behind it, so you get the result every time and not just when the model guesses right.

By the Brandora team · October 8, 2026 · 14 min read

The truth about "secret" ChatGPT codes

These 100 codes turn one product photo into scroll-stopping ad images, and none of them is secret. ChatGPT has no hidden list of image commands, and the slash does nothing on its own. A code like /sunbeam works because the model reads the word "sunbeam" and builds a scene with sunlight in it. That also means the same code gives you a different picture every time you run it.

So every code below comes with the full prompt behind it. The code is the name you remember. The prompt is what actually does the work. Paste the prompt for consistent results, or save the codes as your own shortcuts so typing the slash word alone is enough.

The list is built from the codes going viral on TikTok, Instagram and creator swipe files in 2026, such as /scrollstopper, /sunbeam, /3dbillboard, /explodedview and /busstopad, plus proven ad formats that fill the gaps. Every prompt was rewritten for product advertising, with a rule to keep your product unchanged.

Scroll-stoppers and viral formats: codes 1 to 10
Studio and hero shots: codes 11 to 20
Light and mood: codes 21 to 30
Lifestyle and in-use: codes 31 to 40
Motion, splash and levitation: codes 41 to 50
3D, CGI and surreal: codes 51 to 60
Out-of-home ads and mockups: codes 61 to 70
Social and UGC: codes 71 to 80
Seasonal and gifting: codes 81 to 90
Art direction and editorial styles: codes 91 to 100

How to use the codes

Upload a clear photo of your product, then paste one prompt. Five rules make the difference between a usable ad and a weird one.

Start a new chat for each product. Earlier images bleed into new ones.
Always add the product lock. Image models quietly redesign labels and logos, so end every prompt with the line below.
Name the format. Add "square 1:1" for feed posts, "vertical 9:16" for Stories and Reels, or "wide 16:9" for banners and YouTube.
Stack up to three codes. /sunbeam + /lifestyleshot + /ugc combine well. Past three, they start fighting each other.
If you get text instead of a picture, add "Create this as an image."

THE PRODUCT LOCK

Keep this exact product unchanged: same shape, proportions, colors, logo, label text and packaging. Do not redesign or rewrite anything on it.

Turn the codes into real shortcuts

Want to type only /sunbeam and nothing else? Teach ChatGPT your codes once.

Open ChatGPT Settings, then Personalization, then Custom Instructions (or build a custom GPT).
Paste the product lock line, then the codes you use most with their prompts, in the format /code = prompt.
Add one line: "When I upload a product photo and type one of these codes, generate the image using that prompt."

STARTER CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS

Keep this exact product unchanged: same shape, proportions, colors, logo, label text and packaging. Do not redesign or rewrite anything on it. When I upload a product photo and type one of these codes, generate the image using that prompt. /sunbeam = Place this product in a warm, sunlit scene where a single beam of sunlight streams through a window and falls across it, with visible light rays, soft dust particles and long warm shadows. Elegant and premium. /packshot = Create a clean catalog packshot of this product: front-facing, evenly lit, soft natural shadow, plain light-gray background. Suitable for an online store.

Custom Instructions have a character limit, so pick your 15 to 20 favorites. A custom GPT can hold all 100.

CODES 1 TO 10

Scroll-stoppers and viral formats

Use these as the first image in a paid ad or the cover of a carousel. Their only job is to make a thumb stop.

01/scrollstopper
Create a high-impact ad image of this product with one bold, unexpected visual idea: dramatic splashes or flying ingredients around it, saturated color, strong contrast and the product sharp in the center.
02/metaad
Turn this product into a polished Meta and Instagram feed ad: premium product photo, strong contrast, clear visual hierarchy, and empty space reserved for a headline, one benefit and a call-to-action button.
03/staticad
Design a finished static ad around this product with a short headline at the top, the product as hero in the middle and a CTA button at the bottom. Headline: "[your headline]". CTA: "[Shop now]".
04/offerad
Create a promotional ad for this product built around an offer: a bold badge reading "[20% OFF]", urgent energetic colors, and the product large and clearly visible.
05/gravitydefying
Show this product in an impossible physics moment: tilted mid-fall, balanced on a single point or caught in a frozen tumble, with dramatic studio light and a clean background.
06/giantproduct
Make this product enormous, as tall as a building, standing in a real city street with people and cars at its base for scale. Photorealistic, believable shadows.
07/productportal
Show this product emerging through a glowing portal from a clean studio into a dramatic world inspired by its colors and ingredients. Cinematic depth and light.
08/impossibleangle
Photograph this product from an extreme, unexpected angle, such as directly below through glass, or a worm's-eye view with the sky behind it. Bold, graphic composition.
09/uglyad
Make a deliberately unpolished, native-looking photo of this product, like a quick phone snap a friend posted, with casual framing and everyday light. It should blend into a social feed, not look like an ad.
10/beforeafter
Create a split-screen image. The left side shows the problem this product solves in dull, flat colors. The right side shows the result with the product, bright and appealing.

CODES 11 TO 20

Studio and hero shots

Use these for your website, product pages and marketplace listings, where clean and premium beats clever.

11/producthero
Turn this into a premium commercial hero shot: dramatic softbox lighting, a subtle reflection on a glossy surface, a smooth gradient background in a color that complements the product. Magazine-quality.
12/packshot
Create a clean catalog packshot of this product: front-facing, evenly lit, soft natural shadow, plain light-gray background. Suitable for an online store.
13/amazonready
Place this product on a pure white background, filling about 85% of the frame, with sharp focus, true colors and no props, text or shadows that distract.
14/podium
Stand this product on a sculpted stone or travertine podium, with a thin glowing rim light outlining its edges and a soft neutral backdrop. Luxury cosmetics advertising style.
15/darkpremium
Shoot this product on a matte black surface against a deep black background, lit by a single dramatic spotlight with crisp highlights and deep shadows. Moody, expensive, cinematic.
16/minimalhero
Stage this product with lots of empty space around it, one soft shadow, and a calm off-white background. Refined, quiet and minimal, in the style of a high-end tech launch.
17/glassreflection
Set this product on a sheet of polished black glass so it casts a mirror-clean reflection below it, with a soft gradient light behind.
18/macroshot
Create an extreme close-up of the most beautiful detail on this product (texture, material, finish or label), shallow depth of field, crisp focus, rich light.
19/turntable
Show this product from six angles (front, back, both sides, top and three-quarter view) arranged in a clean 3x2 grid on a matching background.
20/colorways
Show this exact product in six color variations side by side in a neat row, same lighting and angle on each, on a neutral background. Keep the shape and logo identical.

CODES 21 TO 30

Light and mood

Light sets the feeling of an ad more than anything else. These stack well with any other code, so try /producthero + /sunbeam.

21/sunbeam
Place this product in a warm, sunlit scene where a single beam of sunlight streams through a window and falls across it, with visible light rays, soft dust particles and long warm shadows. Elegant and premium.
22/goldenhour
Photograph this product outdoors at sunset, bathed in low, warm golden light with a soft hazy glow and a gently blurred background.
23/windowlight
Light this product with soft, diffused daylight from a large window to one side, on a natural linen or wood surface. Calm, airy, editorial.
24/shadowplay
Place this product on a plain surface with sharp, sunlit shadows of palm leaves or window blinds falling across it and the wall behind. Summery, artistic.
25/neonnight
Shoot this product at night lit by pink and blue neon signs, with reflections on a wet street surface and a cinematic, urban mood.
26/rimlight
Light this product from behind and the sides so a thin glowing outline traces its edges against a dark background. Sleek and dramatic.
27/backlit
Light this product from directly behind so light glows through any glass, liquid or translucent parts, with a soft halo against a dim background.
28/candlelight
Set this product in a cozy evening scene lit only by warm candles and fairy lights, with soft bokeh in the background. Intimate and inviting.
29/bluehour
Photograph this product outdoors just after sunset, under cool deep-blue twilight with a few warm city lights glowing in the background.
30/softpastel
Surround this product with soft pastel colors (blush, mint, lilac and butter yellow), gentle diffused light and dreamy, low-contrast tones.

CODES 31 TO 40

Lifestyle and in-use

These help customers picture the product in their own life, which is often what tips them into buying.

31/lifestyleshot
Place this product naturally in a realistic setting where someone would actually use it, with believable surroundings, natural light and a lived-in feel. Premium lifestyle photography.
32/handheld
Show this product held in a well-groomed hand, close up, so its real size is obvious. Soft natural light, shallow depth of field.
33/inuse
Show a person mid-action using this product exactly as intended, with the product clearly visible and in focus and the person's face partly out of frame.
34/onmodel
Show this product worn or carried by a realistic model in a stylish everyday setting, with natural pose, editorial fashion photography and the product as the focus.
35/morningroutine
Place this product in a bright, calm morning scene: a sunlit bathroom shelf, kitchen counter or bedside table, with coffee steam and fresh light.
36/desksetup
Place this product on a tidy, stylish desk with a laptop, a plant, a notebook and soft daylight. Modern work-from-home aesthetic.
37/naturebackdrop
Place this product outdoors on a rock, moss or sand in a beautiful natural landscape (forest, beach or desert, whichever suits it best), with natural light.
38/onthego
Show this product in motion through everyday life: in a tote bag, on a café table, in a car cup holder or on a train seat. Candid, documentary style.
39/shelfie
Style this product on an open shelf among a few carefully chosen books, ceramics and plants, so it looks like part of a beautifully decorated home.
40/tablescape
Set this product as the centerpiece of an elegantly laid dining table with plates, glassware, linen and flowers, shot from a slight angle.

CODES 41 TO 50

Motion, splash and levitation

Frozen motion is the classic high-energy ad look. These work best for drinks, food, beauty and supplements.

41/splashhero
Show this product at the center of a dramatic liquid splash frozen in time, with crisp droplets catching the light against a bold color background. High-speed commercial photography.
42/ingredientexplosion
Show this product surrounded by its key ingredients bursting outward in mid-air (fruits, herbs, spices, beans or botanicals), frozen in motion, with the product sharp in the middle.
43/floatingproduct
Make this product float gently above a clean surface, with a soft realistic shadow beneath it and a few subtle particles drifting in the light.
44/pourshot
Capture a stream of the product's contents pouring out in a smooth, glossy arc, frozen mid-flow, lit to show texture and color.
45/iceshot
Place this product among crushed ice and frosty mist, with condensation droplets on its surface and cool blue-white lighting. Refreshing and crisp.
46/powderburst
Show this product with a cloud of colored powder exploding around it in a frozen burst, in colors that match the packaging.
47/smoketrail
Surround this product with soft, swirling trails of smoke or mist drifting upward in a dark, moody setting with a single light source.
48/petalrain
Show this product with flower petals falling and swirling around it in soft light, as if caught in a gentle breeze. Romantic and delicate.
49/fabricflow
Show this product with a long ribbon of silk fabric flowing and twisting around it in mid-air, in a color that complements the packaging. Luxurious.
50/levitationstack
Show several units of this product floating in a playful, slightly tilted stack or spiral in mid-air, with clean light and a solid color background.

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CODES 51 TO 60

3D, CGI and surreal

These turn a product into something that cannot exist in a real photo. They make strong carousel slides and explainer images.

51/explodedview
Create a premium exploded view of this product, with its parts or layers separated and floating neatly in line, thin callout lines, and a clean technical-commercial look.
52/blueprint
Render this product as a white technical drawing on a blue blueprint background, with measurement lines, labels and engineering-style annotations.
53/xray
Show this product as a glowing X-ray scan revealing its inner structure and contents, on a dark background, with the outer shape still recognizable.
54/cutaway
Show this product sliced cleanly in half to reveal what is inside (layers, ingredients or components), photographed on a studio surface.
55/miniworld
Show this product at giant scale inside a miniature diorama world, with tiny people climbing, working on or admiring it. Tilt-shift effect, whimsical.
56/claymation
Recreate this product and a small scene around it in a handmade clay or plasticine style, with soft fingerprints in the material and playful colors.
57/isometric
Show this product as a clean 3D isometric illustration on a small floating platform with a few related objects. Bright, modern, app-style.
58/dreamscape
Place this product on a soft cloud floating in a pastel sky, with a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere and gentle glowing light.
59/underwater
Show this product submerged in clear turquoise water, with light rays from above, rising bubbles and gentle ripples.
60/materialswap
Recreate this product's exact shape in three different materials side by side (polished marble, brushed gold and frosted glass), each lit like a luxury sculpture.

CODES 61 TO 70

Out-of-home ads and mockups

These make a small brand look like it runs big campaigns. They are perfect for launch announcements and "we're everywhere" posts.

61/3dbillboard
Place this product on a giant 3D anamorphic billboard on the corner of a modern city building, with the product appearing to burst out of the screen, and a realistic street with people below. Dusk lighting.
62/billboard
Show a clean advertising billboard beside a highway featuring this product with one short headline, photographed from the road at golden hour.
63/busstopad
Show this product in a backlit poster ad inside a city bus shelter at night, with street lights, a passing blurred car and wet pavement.
64/timessquare
Show this product on huge glowing digital screens in a busy, famous-looking city square at night, surrounded by crowds and lights.
65/subwayad
Show a large poster ad for this product on a subway platform wall, with commuters walking past in motion blur.
66/magazinead
Show a full-page glossy magazine ad for this product, photographed as an open magazine lying on a table, with elegant typography and lots of white space.
67/storewindow
Show this product as the hero of a beautifully styled boutique shop window display, seen from the street, with reflections in the glass.
68/instoredisplay
Show this product stacked on an attractive branded display stand in a modern retail store, with shoppers softly blurred in the background.
69/unboxing
Show an overhead view of this product inside a beautifully opened delivery box, with tissue paper, a thank-you card and hands lifting the lid.
70/brandedmerch
Show this product's logo and colors applied to a tote bag, a coffee cup and a cap, arranged together with the product in a neat lifestyle shot.

CODES 71 TO 80

Images in a user-generated style often outperform polished studio ads on TikTok and Instagram, because they look like a real person's post.

71/ugc
Make this look like an authentic customer photo taken on a smartphone: casual framing, natural home lighting, slight imperfections, real-life background.
72/creatorselfie
Show a friendly, relatable creator taking a selfie while holding this product up next to their face, in a bright, natural home setting.
73/reviewcard
Create a social post with this product photo and a clean customer-review card overlaid: five stars and the quote "[your real review]". Trustworthy, simple design.
74/storyad
Create a vertical 9:16 Instagram Story ad for this product, with the product in the middle, a short headline at the top and a "swipe up" style button at the bottom, keeping the top and bottom 15% free of key details.
75/carouselad
Create five matching square slides for an Instagram carousel about this product: a hook, three benefits (one per slide) and a final call to action. Consistent colors and fonts.
76/reelcover
Create a vertical Reels cover for this product with a bold three-word title, a bright eye-catching background and the product large in the center.
77/pinterestpin
Create a tall 2:3 Pinterest pin for this product with an aspirational lifestyle photo and a short, elegant title at the top.
78/thumbnail
Create a 16:9 YouTube thumbnail with this product large on one side, a surprised-looking person or bold arrow on the other, and two or three huge words.
79/flatlay
Create an overhead flat lay with this product in the center, surrounded by a few complementary props and ingredients arranged neatly on a textured surface. Soft even light, Instagram-ready.
80/aestheticfeed
Create a 3x3 Instagram grid of nine cohesive images featuring this product (close-ups, lifestyle, texture and flat lays) in one consistent color palette.

CODES 81 TO 90

Seasonal and gifting

One product photo can cover your whole marketing calendar. Prepare these four to six weeks before each occasion.

81/giftready
Show this product beautifully gift-wrapped or with a satin ribbon, a blank gift tag and a few pieces of tissue paper, in soft celebratory light.
82/christmas
Style this product in a cozy Christmas scene with a decorated tree in soft-focus bokeh, pine branches, gold ornaments and warm fairy lights.
83/ramadan
Style this product on an elegant table at iftar time, with glowing crescent lanterns, dates, brass details and soft blue-hour light through patterned window shadows.
84/eid
Style this product in a festive Eid celebration scene with gold accents, fresh flowers, sweets on a tray and joyful, warm light.
85/valentines
Style this product for Valentine's Day with red and blush roses, scattered petals, a handwritten note and soft romantic lighting.
86/mothersday
Style this product beside a bouquet of spring flowers, a breakfast tray and a handwritten card, in bright, tender morning light.
87/blackfriday
Create a bold Black Friday sale image for this product: black background, striking gold or neon accents, and space for a large discount number.
88/summer
Place this product in a bright summer scene with sand, sunglasses, a striped towel and sparkling blue water, under strong midday sun.
89/autumn
Style this product among fallen leaves, a knitted blanket, a warm drink and pumpkins, in soft amber afternoon light.
90/newyear
Style this product in a glamorous New Year's Eve scene with champagne glasses, gold confetti, sparklers and bokeh lights.

CODES 91 TO 100

Art direction and editorial styles

These change the whole look of the image. Pick one and use it across a campaign so your ads feel like one brand.

91/editorial
Shoot this product like a fashion-magazine editorial: bold styling, an unexpected composition, sophisticated color and a strong point of view.
92/luxurycampaign
Create a high-end luxury campaign image for this product with rich materials (velvet, marble, brass), restrained composition and quiet, expensive lighting.
93/aestheticluxury
Create an elegant, softly lit editorial image of this product in muted neutral tones, with refined textures and a calm, aspirational mood.
94/cinematic
Make this product look like a still from a feature film: anamorphic widescreen framing, teal-and-orange color grading, atmospheric haze and dramatic light.
95/film35mm
Make this look like an analog 35mm film photo of the product, with natural grain, slightly faded colors, soft contrast and a nostalgic feel.
96/minimal
Show only this product, one shadow and one solid background color. Nothing else in the frame. Clean, bold, graphic.
97/retro70s
Restyle this product scene in a 1970s look, with warm orange, brown and mustard tones, groovy shapes and soft vintage film color.
98/y2k
Restyle this product scene in a playful Y2K look, with chrome, glossy bubbles, holographic sheen, pink and silver tones, and early-2000s energy.
99/popcolor
Place this product against a bold, flat, saturated background in one strong complementary color, with hard flash lighting and crisp shadows. Pop-art energy.
100/illustrated
Turn this product scene into a charming hand-drawn illustration with soft watercolor textures and ink lines, keeping the product clearly recognizable.

When something goes wrong

Most bad results come from one of five problems, and each has a quick fix.

PROBLEM

FIX

The logo, label or packaging changed: Reply: "Edit only the product so it matches my original photo exactly." If it still drifts, paste your real product photo onto the generated background in Canva or Photoshop.
Text on the image is misspelled: Keep on-image text to five words or fewer and put it in quotation marks, or leave text off and add it yourself in Canva. Non-Latin scripts such as Arabic are especially error-prone.
The product looks too big or too small: Name the scale: "the product fills about 60% of the frame" or "shown at true size next to a hand".
Every image looks the same: Stack a light code with a scene code (/bluehour + /storewindow) or ask for "three very different versions".
It replied with text, not a picture: Add "Create this as an image."

Before you publish an ad

Compare the product against the real thing: shape, colors, logo and every word on the label.
Check hands, fingers and faces for AI glitches.
Make sure the image does not show results or features your product cannot deliver. Advertising rules still apply to AI images.
Check your ad platform's rules on labeling AI-generated content.

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ChatGPT product photo codes FAQ

Are there secret ChatGPT codes for images?

No. ChatGPT has no hidden list of slash commands for images. A code like /sunbeam works only because the model reads the word and guesses what you want, so results vary. Pasting the full prompt behind the code, or saving your codes in Custom Instructions or a custom GPT, gives you consistent results.

How do I stop ChatGPT changing my logo or label?

End every prompt with a product lock: "Keep this exact product unchanged: same shape, proportions, colors, logo, label text and packaging. Do not redesign or rewrite anything on it." If the label still drifts, ask it to edit only the product to match your original photo, or place your real product photo onto the generated background in a design tool.

Can I use these prompts in other AI image tools?

Yes. The prompts are plain descriptions of a scene, light and style, so they work in most image models that accept a reference photo. The slash code names are just labels and mean nothing to other tools, so paste the full prompt.

Which codes work best for ads?

For paid social, start with /scrollstopper, /metaad or /ugc for the first image. For product pages and marketplaces, use /packshot, /amazonready or /producthero. Then stack a light code such as /sunbeam or /goldenhour with a scene code to get variety.

Can I use AI product photos in my ads?

Yes, as long as the image shows your product accurately and doesn't promise results it cannot deliver. Check the product against the real thing before you publish, and follow your ad platform's rules on labeling AI-generated content.

Sources: the viral code names were gathered from creator swipe files and social posts current as of October 2026, including The Ai Impact's 30 visual cheat codes, Maverick AI's 200 image shortcuts, Adam Digital's 100 image codes, Ecom Vanshika's 78 product photo codes and TikTok product photography posts. All prompts in this guide are original.