Request modifications instead of starting over
Modify a generated image with a follow-up request instead of starting the entire process again.
When you need to change an AI-generated image, use a follow-up prompt to request specific modifications rather than generating a new image from scratch.
This approach saves time and effort by leveraging the AI's ability to understand context and make incremental changes to existing outputs.
After generating a coloring page of a cat, if you want to add a bird, simply ask the AI to 'add a small bird flying near the cat' instead of creating a new prompt for a cat and bird image.
Instead of re-prompting for a completely new image, ask the AI to make specific changes to an existing one. This is more efficient for refining generated visuals.
- Create a Coloring Page with ChatGPT | OpenAI Academy ↗OpenAI Academy · OpenAI on YouTube · Sep 16, 2026 · paraphrased
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- Create a Coloring Page with ChatGPT | OpenAI AcademyOpenAI · OpenAI on YouTube · Sep 16, 2026
The Playbook: reusable how-tos, prompts, configs and tips pulled out of the news.
- HeuristicLeverage reference photos for reliable image variationsUse reference photos with Images 2.5 to ensure subjects remain recognizable across different styles and settings. · 5 min
- HeuristicAchieve precise edits by focusing on single elementsEdit specific elements of an image while preserving surrounding details for targeted modifications. · 5 min
- Troubleshooting fixImprove image edits with multi-turn instructionsMake specific changes to AI images by commenting directly on image parts. · 5 min
- Setting tipPlace comments directly on images for focused editing in ChatGPTAdd comments directly on generated images for more precise and collaborative editing feedback. · 5 min
- HeuristicPrecise editing preserves original image detailsImages 2.5 excels at editing only requested elements while keeping other details the same. · 5 min
- PromptGenerate a coloring page with specific detailsCreate an original black-and-white coloring page using a simple description with details like thick outlines and open space. · 5 min
Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with ChatGPT.
- Where did this come from?
- OpenAI Academy (OpenAI on YouTube). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.