What are the use cases for this prompt?

This prompt can be used for: Writing Subtitles.

What is the difficulty level and which AI tool should I use?

This prompt is intermediate level. It works with all AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.).

Are there variants of this prompt?

Yes, 3 variants are available: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

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DALL-E Prompt for Writing Subtitles

DALL-E, the artificial intelligence image generator developed by OpenAI, offers creative possibilities to visually support subtitle writing. Whether you produce video content, presentations, or educational materials, DALL-E can create visuals incorporating overlaid text, subtitling mockups, or contextual illustrations that enrich your subtitles. By generating images with stylized text areas, backgrounds suited for reading, or typographic compositions, DALL-E transforms your subtitles into powerful visual elements. The tool excels especially at creating thumbnails with embedded subtitles, social media visuals with text quotes, and subtitling mockups to validate the rendering before production. With well-crafted prompts, you can control the font, size, positioning, and style of subtitles directly in the generated image, ensuring visual consistency with your brand guidelines.

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Paste this prompt in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and customize the variables in brackets.

Create a cinematic 16:9 image showing a video screen with professional subtitles integrated at the bottom of the frame. The subtitle text should be white with a subtle black outline for maximum readability, on a semi-transparent background. The background shows a conference or interview scene with soft lighting. The subtitle style should be modern, in a sans-serif font, with regular spacing. Include a video progress bar at the bottom and discreet control icons. The overall result should be photorealistic and professional, like a screenshot from a premium streaming platform.

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Why this prompt works

This prompt works because it specifies the image format (16:9), the exact positioning of the subtitles, and the typographic constraints (color, outline, semi-transparent background) that guide DALL-E toward a realistic output. The reference to a streaming platform anchors the model in a familiar visual context, producing usable and reliable results. Adding interface elements (progress bar, icons) reinforces the mockup's realism.

Use Cases

Writing Subtitles

Variants

Expected Output

DALL-E generates a realistic image simulating a video player with perfectly integrated, readable, and aesthetic subtitles. The output allows you to visualize the positioning, style, and readability of the subtitles before implementing them in your video project. The image can serve as a reference mockup for your production team or an illustration visual for an article on subtitling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can DALL-E generate readable and accurate subtitles within images?

DALL-E has made significant progress in text rendering, especially with DALL-E 3. However, for long or complex subtitles, the text may contain typographical errors. It's recommended to use DALL-E to create visual mockups and subtitle style previews, then add the exact text in post-production using a dedicated editing tool like Photoshop or Canva. For short text strings (5-8 words), DALL-E 3 generally produces faithful rendering.

How can I optimize subtitle placement in a DALL-E image?

To control subtitle placement, use precise spatial terms in your prompt: 'at the bottom of the image,' 'in the lower third,' 'horizontally centered.' Also specify the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) as this influences the subtitling area. Mentioning a semi-transparent bar or banner helps DALL-E clearly define the text zone. Finally, specifying 'maximum two lines' avoids cluttered compositions.

What subtitle formats and styles can be simulated with DALL-E?

DALL-E can simulate most common subtitling styles: classic white subtitles on a transparent background, boxed subtitles (text on an opaque strip), karaoke subtitles with progressive highlighting, stylized subtitles for social media (large size, bright colors, suggested animations), and even side-by-side multilingual subtitles. Specify the use context (YouTube, cinema, Instagram Reels, corporate presentation) to guide DALL-E towards the right visual style.

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Comments

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Astuce : DALL-E a du mal avec les textes longs. Limitez les sous-titres à 3-4 mots et indiquez précisément leur contenu entre guillemets dans le prompt. Pensez aussi à préciser « aucun texte ailleurs dans l’image » pour éviter des lettres parasites sur les éléments d’arrière-plan.