What is a ChatGPT secret code?
It is a short prompt that starts with a slash, like
/posewalking. You may have seen them in reels about
"hidden ChatGPT tricks".
Here is the honest part: they are not hidden. ChatGPT has no list of secret commands. It reads the words inside the code and works out the rest from your photo. So a code works when its words paint a clear picture.
How to use a code
- Open ChatGPT.
- Upload one clear photo of a person.
- Type the code, for example
/posewalking, and send it. Nothing else. - Not what you wanted? Generate again, or paste the longer prompt under the code.
If the code misses
A short code leaves a lot for ChatGPT to guess, so results change from try to try. Run it again, or use the longer prompt under each code. It spells out exactly what you want.
You can also paste the longer prompt into other image tools, for example GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana on OpenArt.
Walking
Code #1Mid-stride, walking toward the camera.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They walk toward the camera mid-stride, natural arm swing, full-body fashion photo.
On a chair
Code #2Seated on a chair in a relaxed editorial pose.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They sit sideways on a simple wooden chair, one arm over the backrest, relaxed editorial pose, studio photo.
Arms crossed
Code #3A confident pose with the arms crossed.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They stand with arms crossed and a confident smile, waist-up portrait.
Hand near face
Code #4One hand softly touching the face or chin.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. One hand rests softly near the chin, gentle expression, beauty portrait.
Leaning
Code #5Leaning casually on a wall.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They lean casually against a wall, one foot up, relaxed look, full-body street photo.
Back to camera
Code #6Facing away from the camera.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit and hair. They stand with their back to the camera, looking at the view ahead, full-body photo.
Over the shoulder
Code #7Looking back at the camera over one shoulder.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They look back at the camera over one shoulder, soft smile, waist-up photo.
Laughing
Code #8A real, candid laugh.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They laugh naturally, eyes creased, head tilted slightly back, candid photo.
On a couch
Code #9Relaxed on a sofa, lifestyle style.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They sit relaxed on a light linen sofa, legs tucked up, cozy living room, lifestyle photo.
By the window
Code #10Standing by a window in soft daylight.
Keep the person from the uploaded photo exactly the same: face, skin, eyes and body shape. Same outfit. They stand by a large window looking outside, soft daylight on the face, calm mood.
How to make your own code
A code is a picture squeezed into one word. Name things you can see, not feelings.
| Part | Examples |
|---|---|
| Where | city, café, beach, studio |
| How big or close | giant, tiny, close-up, full body |
| What happens | splash, walking, laughing, frozen |
| How it is shot | low angle, flash, golden hour, black background |
Put two or three of these together into one word. Then test your code in a new chat, three times, with a different photo each time. Keep it only if all three look good.
Questions
Are ChatGPT secret codes real hidden commands?
No. ChatGPT has no secret list of codes. A code like /posewalking is just a short prompt with the spaces taken out. ChatGPT reads the words inside it and guesses the rest. That is why a good code is a clear picture in two to four words.
Why does my result look different from the example?
ChatGPT makes a new image every time, and it fills in the details itself. Your photo and even your chat history change the result. If the code misses, run it again, or use the longer prompt under it.
Do these codes work in other AI image tools?
Many image tools send your text straight to the image model, with no chat model in between to read the code. There, the longer prompt is the safer choice.
What photo should I upload?
One sharp, front-facing photo in good light, with the face easy to see. ChatGPT copies what it can see, so a dark or blurry photo gives you a dark or blurry face.
Can I make my own codes?
Yes. Name the picture you want: the place, the size, the light or the style. Every word in a good code describes something you can see. A word like /cool does not, so the results jump around.
Are these codes free?
Yes. Copy them, change them and use the images for your own posts.
