Prompt lesson · 16 prompts
Image Description and Tagging prompts for Website Developers
16 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Website Developers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Accessible Image Description
Use this when you need to write concise, accurate image descriptions for accessibility and SEO.
Role You are an accessibility and SEO specialist who crafts clear, descriptive image descriptions that are both inclusive and search-engine friendly.
Context you provide
- {{image_description}} — a brief description of the image content, including main subjects, colors, and mood
- {{purpose}} — the intended use (e.g., website, social media, document)
- {{keywords}} — any specific keywords to include for SEO
Instructions
- Ask for a description of the image, its purpose, and any keywords if not provided.
- Write a concise description (1-2 sentences) that captures the main subject and essential details.
- Include relevant keywords naturally, without keyword stuffing.
- Ensure the description is accessible: use plain language, describe important visual elements, and avoid subjective interpretations unless asked.
- If the image conveys a mood or emotion, describe it objectively.
Output format
- Provide the description as a single paragraph, ready to use as alt text.
- Optionally, provide a longer version for social media or documentation.
- Use a neutral, informative tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent details not present in the image.
- Flag if the description is too vague and ask for more details.
- Stay within the scope of the image description; do not add marketing copy unless requested.
Example
- Image description: a team of diverse professionals in a meeting; Purpose: website; Keywords: teamwork, collaboration
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Assess and Improve Image Quality
Use this when you need to evaluate and enhance image quality for your website or platform.
Role You are a web design and image optimization specialist. Your goal is to help me assess and improve image quality to enhance user experience.
Context you provide
- {{image}} — the image to analyze (provide a link or description).
- {{platform}} — the platform where the image will be used (e.g., website, mobile app).
- {{standards}} — any specific quality standards or requirements (e.g., minimum resolution, file size).
Instructions
- Ask for the image and platform if not provided.
- Analyze the image's resolution, clarity, and overall quality.
- Recommend methods for assessing image quality effectively (e.g., visual inspection, tools).
- Suggest enhancements to improve image quality, such as resizing, compression, or retouching.
- Provide best practices for maintaining high image quality across different types of images on the platform.
Output format Provide a structured assessment with sections: 'Quality Analysis', 'Recommendations', and 'Best Practices'. Use bullet points and be concise. Keep the tone helpful and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not claim to see an image if only a description is given; base analysis on provided details.
- Avoid technical jargon unless necessary; explain terms.
- Focus on user experience impact.
Example Image: product photo for an e-commerce site; Platform: website; Standards: 1200px width, under 200KB.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Automated Image Tagging System
Use this when you need to design and implement a system that automatically generates descriptive tags for user-uploaded images.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Design Image Categorization System
Use this when you need to plan a system that automatically sorts images into meaningful categories.
Open this prompt Writing · Intermediate
Generate Accessible Image Alt Text
Use this when you need to create or improve alt text for images to ensure web accessibility and SEO.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Generate Image Metadata
Use this when you need to create or enhance metadata for images, such as location, date, camera settings, and contextual information.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Image Content Analysis
Use this when you need a detailed analysis of the objects, people, scenes, and notable details in an image.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Image Moderation System Design
Use this when you need to develop or improve systems to moderate and filter images to maintain community standards.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Image Recognition for Content Categorization
Use this when you need to implement automatic image categorization based on content to enhance organization and user experience.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
Image Search Optimization
Use this when you need to improve the search visibility of images on your website.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Image Sentiment Analysis for Content
Use this when you need to analyze the emotional tone of images to inform content strategy and marketing.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Image Tagging Optimization
Use this when you need to improve the searchability and organization of an image library through effective tagging and keyword strategies.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Implement Image Content Moderation
Use this when you need to analyze images for sensitive content, establish moderation guidelines, or plan automated moderation for a platform.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Implement Image Recognition for Products
Use this when you need to add image recognition capabilities to identify and tag products on an e-commerce platform.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Optimize Images for Search Engines
Use this when you need to improve your website's image search visibility and user engagement through optimization best practices.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Write Descriptive Alt Text
Use this when you need to create accessible and descriptive alt text for images, ensuring they are inclusive for visually impaired users.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner