Turn any photo into manga art with ChatGPT
Upload your photo to ChatGPT (GPT-4o), then paste one of these prompts and swap in [YOUR PHOTO] for your own picture. Each one redraws you in black-and-white ink and screentone manga style while keeping your face recognizable.
In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.
Shonen Action Hero Portraits
5 promptsBattle-Ready Protagonist
1/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a shonen manga protagonist mid-battle, in bold black-and-white ink with screentone on the jacket, spiky wind-blown hair, and rooftop speed lines. Attach a clear face, then save the low-angle stance that still looks like you.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into a shonen manga protagonist caught mid-battle stance, rendered in bold black-and-white ink linework with dramatic screentone shading across the jacket. Wind-blown spiky hair, sharp determined eyes, dynamic speed lines radiate from a low camera angle. Torn training uniform, gritty rooftop battlefield background, high-contrast manga print quality, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Mention a specific weapon or element like fire or lightning if you want it added to the scene.
Power-Awakening Splash Page
2/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga splash-page hero releasing an aura burst, with radial screentone dots, clenched fists, a tattered cape, and cracked ground. Drop in a sharp portrait, then print the full-bleed energy page.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a manga splash-page hero releasing a burst of aura energy, thick black ink outlines, radial screentone dot patterns exploding outward, clenched fists, intense narrowed eyes, tattered cape whipping in the wind, cracked ground beneath the feet, bold sound-effect lettering in the corner, full-bleed 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for extra sound-effect lettering like BOOM in the corner for a more authentic splash-page feel.
Rival Duel Close-Up
3/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a shonen manga rival in a tense duel close-up, with crosshatched jaw shadow, split lighting, wind-swept bangs, and a katana at the shoulder. Use a well-lit still, then keep the dusk battlefield crop.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as a shonen manga rival character in a tense duel close-up, crosshatched ink shading along the jaw, one eye lit by dramatic side lighting and the other in deep shadow, wind-swept bangs, katana held at the shoulder, moody dusk battlefield backdrop, sharp manga linework, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Specify a weapon like a katana, staff, or fists to match the rival energy you want.
Training Arc Montage
4/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into a manga training-arc panel, with a sweat-streaked determined face, motion-blur streaks, a torn gi sleeve, and cloth-wrapped fists. Upload a close-up, then share the wide dusty effort shot.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into a manga training-arc panel, sweat-streaked determined expression, dynamic diagonal composition with motion blur streaks, screentone gradient sky, torn gi sleeve, fists wrapped in cloth tape, dust kicked up from the ground, gritty shonen linework with heavy black shadow blocking, 16:9 wide panel.
Pro tip: Add a specific setting like a dojo courtyard or mountain cliff for more montage variety.
Team Roster Cover Pose
5/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a confident manga volume team-leader cover pose, arms crossed at a three-quarter angle with screentone bursting behind and logo space up top. Start from a recognizable photo, then save the smirk for a fake volume wrap.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as the confident team-leader cover pose for a manga volume, arms crossed, sharp three-quarter angle, bold ink contour lines, screentone halftone background bursting behind the shoulders, wind-tossed hair, determined smirk, series logo space left at the top, crisp print-ready manga quality, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask ChatGPT to leave blank space at the top if you plan to add your own title text later.
Manga Volume Covers
5 promptsDebut Chapter Cover
6/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a manga volume-one front cover, with bold title space at the top, a screentone gradient sky, and a confident three-quarter pose. Give it a standing shot, then keep the glossy print-cover take.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into the front cover of a manga volume one, bold title-space at the top, screentone gradient sky behind a confident three-quarter pose, thick ink outlines, soft halftone dot shading on the jacket, subtle motion lines framing the shoulders, glossy print-cover finish, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Request warmer or cooler screentone gradients depending on the mood you want the cover to set.
Emotional Finale Cover
7/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a bittersweet finale-volume manga cover, with fine ink rain lines, downcast eyes, a single screentone tear highlight, and a muted gray palette. Feed it a well-lit original, then post the quiet rain cover.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a bittersweet finale-volume manga cover, gentle rain rendered as fine parallel ink lines, downcast eyes with a single delicate screentone tear highlight, soft wind in the hair, muted gray tone palette, minimalist background, quiet emotional composition, elegant manga print quality, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a slightly wider crop if you want room for closing-chapter text underneath.
Fantasy Epic Cover
8/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as fantasy manga epic cover art, with ornate ink armor, swirling screentone clouds, a wind-caught cloak, and a glowing crosshatched sword. Paste a selfie, then print the low-angle hero shot.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as the cover art for a fantasy manga epic, ornate ink linework armor detailing, screentone clouds swirling behind the shoulders, wind-caught cloak, glowing crosshatched sword held upright, dramatic low-angle hero shot, decorative border frame echoing shonen cover design, sharp manga print finish, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Name a specific weapon or magic element to make the armor and glow match your idea.
Comedy Series Cover
9/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into a lighthearted comedy-manga cover pose, with an exaggerated cheerful grin, bouncy screentone speed lines, and rounded lettering space above the head. Hand it a playful still, then keep the bright burst.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into a lighthearted comedy-manga cover pose, an exaggerated cheerful grin, bouncy screentone speed lines bursting outward, playful chibi-adjacent proportions kept subtle and charming, a bright open background with simple ink starburst accents, bold rounded lettering space left above the head, cheerful print-ready manga cover finish, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for a simple background color block instead of white if you want more contrast for a cover thumbnail.
Mystery Thriller Cover
10/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a suspense manga volume cover, half the face in dense crosshatch shadow, one eye in screentone moonlight, with a rain-streaked window behind. Bring a close crop, then save the noir half-lit stare.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as the cover of a suspense manga volume, half the face in dense ink crosshatch shadow, one eye catching a sliver of screentone moonlight, collar popped, rain-streaked window silhouette background, tense noir composition, high-contrast black-and-white manga print quality, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Request a rain-streaked window silhouette instead of a plain background for extra mood.
Black and White Ink Panels
5 promptsClassic Screentone Bust
11/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a classic black-and-white manga bust panel, with fine crosshatching on the cheekbones, a dot-pattern screentone background, and a clean panel border. Pick a well-lit original, then print the calm printed-page take.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into a classic black-and-white manga panel bust shot, fine ink crosshatching along the cheekbones, dot-pattern screentone gradient across the background, clean panel border, calm neutral expression, soft directional studio-style lighting rendered in ink tone, authentic printed-page manga texture, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a thinner panel border if you want it to look like it was cut straight from a printed page.
Rain-Streaked Panel
12/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a moody manga panel standing in the rain, with fine parallel rain lines, screentone puddle reflections, and damp hair on the forehead. Load a recognizable still, then keep the vertical rain scene.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a moody manga panel standing in the rain, fine parallel ink lines for falling rain, screentone puddle reflections at the feet, damp hair clinging to the forehead, soft melancholic gaze, muted gray halftone sky, atmospheric black-and-white linework, cinematic manga panel framing, 9:16 vertical.
Pro tip: Specify an umbrella or coat detail if you want a stronger silhouette against the rain.
Night City Silhouette Panel
13/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel silhouetted against a screentone night skyline, with glowing halftone windows and a rim-light on one shoulder. Swap in a sharp face, then share the quiet city outline.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel silhouetted against a screentone night skyline, crisp ink outline set against glowing halftone windows, a light wind lifting the coat collar, a subtle rim-light highlight along one shoulder, a quiet contemplative pose, dense black shadow blocking for depth, moody urban manga panel composition, 16:9 wide.
Pro tip: Name a specific skyline element like neon signs if you want a more distinct urban backdrop.
Cross-Hatched Study Panel
14/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into a detailed cross-hatched manga ink study at a desk, with dense fine-line face shadow and screentone reserved for the background. Set a clear photo, then save the focused reading panel.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into a detailed cross-hatched manga ink study, dense fine-line shading building up the shadows on the face, screentone texture reserved for the background only, focused reading pose at a desk, soft window light rendered in graduated ink tone, clean manga panel border, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Mention an open book or laptop on the desk for extra scene detail.
Dramatic Spotlight Panel
15/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel lit by one spotlight, a thick ink outline on pure black with radiating screentone light rays and an intense stare. Add a well-lit close-up, then keep the high-contrast noir panel.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel lit by a single dramatic spotlight, a thick ink outline set against pure black negative space, radiating screentone light rays fanning outward, an intense focused stare, minimal background detail left deliberately empty, high-contrast noir manga aesthetic, bold graphic panel composition, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for radiating light rays to be tighter or wider depending on how dramatic you want the effect.
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Chibi and Comedy Manga
5 promptsSuper-Deformed Chibi
16/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a super-deformed chibi manga character, with an oversized head, sparkling eyes, a tiny body, and playful pastel screentone dots. Put a standing photo in, then use the cute take as a sticker.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into an adorable super-deformed chibi manga character, an oversized head with big sparkling eyes, a tiny simplified body, a bouncy exaggerated pose, bold clean ink outlines, a playful pastel screentone background of scattered dots, cheerful blush marks on the cheeks, cute comedic manga style throughout, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for a specific accessory like a hat or plushie to make the chibi more personal.
Comic Relief Reaction Face
17/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as an exaggerated comedy-manga reaction panel, with wide shocked eyes, a classic sweat-drop, and a speed-line burst from the head. Open with a selfie, then post the punchy surprise face.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into an exaggerated comedy-manga reaction panel, wide shocked eyes, a tiny classic sweat-drop ink mark on the temple, an open-mouthed surprised expression, a bold speed-line burst radiating from the head, a simple flat screentone background, punchy comic timing energy, clean bouncy manga line art, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Specify what you are reacting to if you want a small object drawn into the panel too.
Mascot Sidekick Style
18/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a cheerful chibi mascot sidekick, with round proportions, star-highlight eyes, a waving pose, and a rounded speech-bubble space. Choose a sharp original, then fill the bubble with your own greeting.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as a cheerful chibi mascot sidekick, round soft proportions, oversized expressive eyes with tiny star highlights, simple rounded ink outlines, warm flat screentone shading, playful waving pose, cute rounded speech-bubble space beside the head, friendly comedic manga charm, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for a rounded speech bubble left blank if you plan to add your own caption.
Slapstick Motion Panel
19/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into a slapstick comedy-manga motion panel, with a wide stumbling pose, curved speed lines, and a screentone impact burst at the point of contact. Place a candid still, then keep the wobbly wide gag.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into a slapstick comedy-manga motion panel, comically wide stumbling pose, bold curved speed lines trailing behind, exaggerated wobbly ink outlines, simple screentone impact burst at the point of contact, wide comic grin, energetic clean line art, playful panel composition, 16:9 wide.
Pro tip: Mention a specific prop like a banana peel or box for a clearer comedic setup.
Chibi Group Sticker Style
20/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a chibi manga sticker-sheet character, with a small round body, giant sparkling eyes, a white sticker outline, and a thumbs-up. Run it on a portrait, then drop the square onto a sticker sheet.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as a chibi manga sticker-sheet character, small round body, giant sparkling eyes, simple flat ink shading, bordered white sticker outline, cheerful thumbs-up pose, tiny screentone star accents floating nearby, clean bold comedic linework ready for a sticker sheet, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for a clean white border if you plan to actually cut it out as a sticker.
Shoujo Romance Style
5 promptsSparkling Romance Close-Up
21/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a shoujo manga romance close-up, with large sparkly eyes, fine ink linework, drifting screentone rose petals, and a wistful expression. Try a well-lit face, then save the dreamy portrait.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into a shoujo manga romance close-up, large luminous eyes with delicate sparkle highlights, soft fine ink linework, gentle screentone rose petals drifting through the air, flowing wind-swept hair, tender wistful expression, dreamy soft-focus background, elegant shoujo manga polish, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a specific petal color like pink or white to match the mood you want.
Cherry Blossom Confession Scene
22/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a shoujo manga confession-scene panel under falling cherry blossoms, with screentone petal texture, blush lines, and a hopeful upward gaze. Work from a close-up, then keep the vertical blossom take.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a shoujo manga confession-scene panel beneath falling cherry blossoms, fine screentone petal texture drifting across the frame, soft blush ink lines on the cheeks, gentle hopeful gaze upward, delicate flowing linework, warm backlit glow rendered in halftone, romantic shoujo composition, 9:16 vertical.
Pro tip: Mention a specific season or time of day if you want the lighting adjusted.
Starry Night Rooftop Scene
23/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a shoujo manga rooftop night scene, with a screentone star field, wind-lifted hair, a dreamy half-smile, and warm moonlit rim light. Begin with a standing photo, then print the starry roof.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as a shoujo manga rooftop night scene, screentone star field scattered across the sky, soft delicate ink outlines, wind gently lifting the hair, tender dreamy half-smile, warm moonlit rim light, intricate fine-line detailing on the collar, romantic soft-focus shoujo mood, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a city skyline in the background if you want more context to the rooftop setting.
Elegant Ballroom Panel
24/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into an elegant shoujo manga ballroom panel, with delicate screentone sparkle bursts, flowing formal-attire linework, and dreamy off-panel eyes. Offer a recognizable still, then share the graceful pose.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into an elegant shoujo manga ballroom panel, delicate screentone sparkle bursts framing the graceful pose, fine flowing ink linework across the formal attire, a gracefully tilted head, soft dreamy eyes gazing off-panel, a refined ornamental background pattern, gentle romantic manga polish, sophisticated shoujo composition, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Specify a dress or suit color palette if you want it reflected in the fine ink shading.
Autumn Letter Scene
25/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a shoujo manga autumn panel writing a letter by the window, with screentone falling leaves, desk crosshatch shadow, and a wistful smile. Supply a clear face, then keep the quiet afternoon scene.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as a shoujo manga autumn panel writing a letter by the window, fine screentone falling leaves drifting past the glass, soft ink cross-hatched shadow on the desk, gentle wistful smile, delicate hair strands catching warm afternoon light, tender quiet composition, elegant shoujo linework, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a specific desk item like a teacup or old photo for a more personal touch.
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Slice of Life Manga Scenes
5 promptsMorning Commute Panel
26/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a slice-of-life manga panel on a quiet morning train, with soft screentone window light, a bag-strap pose, and passing scenery blur. Share a well-lit original, then save the calm commute.
Transform [YOUR PHOTO] into a slice-of-life manga panel on a quiet morning train commute, soft screentone window light, relaxed candid pose holding a bag strap, fine ink linework on the school or work uniform, gentle background blur of passing scenery, calm everyday manga mood, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Mention a school or work uniform detail if you want it reflected in the outfit.
Cafe Study Session
27/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a cozy slice-of-life manga cafe panel, with screentone steam from a cup, an open notebook, and window crosshatch shadow. Plug in a portrait, then post the content half-smile square.
Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a cozy slice-of-life manga cafe panel, soft screentone steam rising from a cup, relaxed pose bent over an open notebook, warm ink cross-hatch shadow from a window, gentle content half-smile, quiet background chatter suggested by simple line clutter, calm everyday manga charm, 1:1 square.
Pro tip: Ask for a specific drink like coffee or tea if you want it drawn more clearly in the cup.
Festival Night Panel
28/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT reimagines [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga summer-festival night panel, with screentone paper-lantern glow, fine yukata-style folds, and a joyful candid laugh. Pass it a selfie, then keep the vertical lantern scene.
Restyle [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga summer-festival night panel, screentone paper lantern glow scattered through the scene, light yukata-style fabric folds in fine ink line, joyful candid laugh, warm halftone bokeh lights in the background, lively festive slice-of-life composition, clean expressive manga linework, 9:16 vertical.
Pro tip: Specify a yukata or festival outfit color if you want it carried through the linework.
Rainy Window Panel
29/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT converts [YOUR PHOTO] into a quiet slice-of-life manga panel by a rain-streaked window, with parallel ink rain, a gray screentone sky, and warm interior lamp glow. Take a clear still, then save the contemplative crop.
Convert [YOUR PHOTO] into a quiet slice-of-life manga panel resting by a rain-streaked window, delicate parallel ink rain lines, soft screentone gray sky, chin resting on a hand, thoughtful calm expression, warm interior lamp glow rendered in halftone, gentle contemplative everyday manga mood, 4:5 portrait.
Pro tip: Ask for a book or mug in frame if you want a more grounded, personal scene.
Bicycle Ride Home Panel
30/30✨ What it does
ChatGPT restyles [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel riding a bicycle home at golden hour, with a screentone sunset sky, wind-blown hair, and ink speed lines at the wheels. Attach a recognizable photo, then share the wide nostalgic ride.
Reimagine [YOUR PHOTO] as a manga panel riding a bicycle home at golden hour, screentone sunset gradient sky, wind-blown hair and fluttering school-bag straps, fine ink speed lines trailing behind the wheels, cheerful candid grin, warm nostalgic slice-of-life composition, clean dynamic manga linework, 16:9 wide.
Pro tip: Mention a school bag or basket detail if you want it included on the bicycle.
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