How to create AI portrait images using OpenAI’s Studio Ghibli

OpenAI just introduced a new update to its GPT-4o model that brings with it an advanced image-generation feature. With this, users can now transform photos into breathtaking Studio Ghibli-style anime art. This new feature has sparked a viral trend on social media. People are taking to social media to share their versions of AI-generated portraits that capture the dreamy, hand-drawn aesthetic of Ghibli films. The style has brought excited anime fans together online, with its nostalgia factor boosting its popularity. If you also want to hop on to the trend and create a Ghibli-style portrait for yourself, here’s how you can do it:

How to convert photos into Ghibli Anime Style?

According to OpenAI, the new image model is rolling out gradually, so not all users may have immediate access. If you don’t have access yet, you can still use OpenAI’s previous DALL·E model to generate images.

So, to create your own Ghibli-style AI portrait, you just have to upload a picture on ChatGPT and use this prompt – “Convert this photo to Studio Ghibli-style anime.”

If you want some variety in your portraits, you can even try these additional prompts:

• “Make this into Ghibli-style anime.”
• “Transform this into a Japanese anime-style illustration with high resolution and detailed artwork.”
• “Please convert this image into an anime-style illustration inspired by the visual aesthetics of Studio Ghibli. Maintain the original composition and key elements, but reimagine them with Ghibli-style features—soft, painterly textures, warm and natural color palettes, detailed backgrounds, and expressive character designs. Aim for a whimsical and nostalgic atmosphere, capturing the magical realism often seen in Ghibli films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, or Howl’s Moving Castle.”

Users are getting creative by generating portraits of themselves, pets, and even famous landmarks in the Ghibli style. Have you tried it out yet?