How to prompt GPT Image 2 for infographics and diagrams

The structure

Every infographic prompt that works for GPT Image 2 has five blocks:

1. Format — aspect ratio, canvas type, intended use
2. Hierarchy — title, subtitle, sections, in that order
3. Data — what visualizations, what shape, what scale
4. Type system — font style, weight, casing, alignment
5. Finish — palette, grid, paper feel, brand strip

Working template

Editorial infographic, 4:5 vertical, designed for social. Headline "[YOUR HEADLINE]" in bold condensed sans, top-aligned. Subhead "[SUBHEAD]" in light grey below. Three labeled sections stacked vertically: 1. A 5-bar chart trending up, bars labeled "[A]", "[B]", "[C]", "[D]", "[E]" 2. A small ring chart showing 64% / 36% split, label "[METRIC]" 3. A 4-step horizontal flow with labels "[STEP 1] → [STEP 2] → [STEP 3] → [STEP 4]" Type: humanist sans throughout. Palette: off-white background, deep navy ink, one coral accent for emphasis. Subtle dot grid behind. Small mono caption at bottom: "[SOURCE / DATE]". Editorial polish, magazine-quality layout.

Why each block matters

Format

GPT Image 2 defaults to 1:1. State the ratio explicitly. "4:5 vertical," "9:16 story," "16:9 slide." Without it, your data gets squished into a square.

Hierarchy

Treat the prompt like a wireframe. Top to bottom: title → subtitle → sections. Number the sections. The model uses ordering as layout intent.

Data

Be specific about chart type AND shape:

• ❌ "a chart showing growth"
• ✅ "a 5-bar chart trending up from 12 to 47, x-axis labels Jan–May"

Without a shape cue, the model invents a generic placeholder chart. With one, you get something close to what you actually want.

Type system

Pick ONE font style and stick with it. "Humanist sans throughout." "Slab serif for headers, grotesk for body." Mixing more than two type families confuses the model.

Finish

This is what separates "AI infographic" from "designed object":

• Subtle dot grid or baseline grid behind
• Small mono caption with source + date
• Restricted palette: background + ink + one accent
• "Magazine-quality layout"

Skip the rewrite

Depikt's generator detects infographic intent and applies this five-block structure automatically. The library has dozens of infographic prompts you can copy directly.