Studio Ghibli’s dreamy worlds, soft lighting, and magical atmosphere have captivated fans for decades. Now, thanks to AI, you don’t need to be Hayao Miyazaki to create a whimsical Ghibli-style version of yourself. While ChatGPT and Grok (Elon Musk’s AI) don’t directly create images, they can guide you through the process like your own creative sidekick.
In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to turn a photo into a beautiful Ghibli-style image using ChatGPT or Grok, along with a free AI image generator. Let’s go step-by-step.
What You Need
- A clear photo of yourself or your subject
- Access to ChatGPT (preferably GPT-4 with image features)
- OR access to Grok (via X / Twitter)
How To Create Ghibli Image?
Step 1: Upload or Describe the Photo
If you have ChatGPT with vision tools, you can upload your photo directly and say:
“Make a Ghibli-style prompt based on this photo.”
If you don’t have image upload, just describe your image like:
“A guy with curly hair wearing a hoodie, sitting on a train looking out the window — moody evening vibes.”
ChatGPT will return a stylized prompt like:
“A dreamy Studio Ghibli-style illustration of a boy with curly hair in a hoodie, sitting by a train window during twilight, soft golden light, anime background, painterly texture.”
Step 2: Copy Prompt Into AI Image Tool
Now copy this prompt and paste it into any AI image generator:
- Bing Image Creator (great for free, fast results)
- Leonardo.AI (great for anime/Ghibli styles)
- Mage.space (no login required, supports NSFW toggle off)
- Playground AI (great editing tools)
Click generate, and boom — you’re in the world of Ghibli!
How to Use Grok to Create Ghibli-Style Prompts
Grok can’t create images either — but it can help you write a powerful AI image prompt.
Step 1: Ask Grok for a Prompt
Example message:
“Grok, help me write a Studio Ghibli-style image prompt based on my photo. I’m standing under cherry blossoms wearing a white dress, smiling at the sky.”
Grok might reply with:
“A soft Studio Ghibli-inspired anime-style scene of a girl under blooming cherry blossoms, in a flowing white dress, looking up at the pastel sky, soft lighting, detailed petals, dreamy atmosphere.”
Step 2: Use That Prompt in an Image Generator
Just like with ChatGPT, take Grok’s prompt and paste it into an image generator.
Optional Touch: Add Your Face to the Ghibli Scene
If you want your actual face in the image (not just a general anime character), use these tools:
- Remove.bg – removes background from your photo
- Photopea or Canva – for adding your cut-out face into an AI-generated background
- GFPGAN – restores face quality for better anime-style blending
Ghibli Prompt Templates (Use with Any AI Generator)
Here are some prompt templates you can tweak:
- Nature Vibes
“A Studio Ghibli-style scene of a young girl sitting on a grassy hill, wind blowing through her hair, detailed sky, warm light, painterly anime art.”
- City Feel
“A Ghibli-style anime illustration of a boy walking through a quiet street at sunset, soft shadows, dreamy lighting, vibrant colors, cinematic background.”
- Rainy Day Mood
“A soft anime illustration of a person standing under a transparent umbrella, Ghibli style, gentle rain, dreamy city background, glowy lights.”
Quick Summary
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Writes perfect prompts from your photo |
| Grok | Suggests creative Ghibli-style prompts |
| AI Image Generators | Turn prompts into actual Ghibli-style images |
| Canva/Photopea | Edit your face into generated art (optional) |
Final Thoughts
Even though ChatGPT and Grok can’t directly convert your photo into art, they’re powerful creative partners. With just a little description or a simple photo, they can help you build the perfect Ghibli-style image prompt. From there, AI tools like Bing Image Creator or Leonardo.AI do the heavy lifting.
Want a dreamy version of yourself in a Studio Ghibli world? You’re just one prompt away.
