How to Use Negative Prompts
for AI Image Generation

You've crafted a careful, detailed prompt. You hit Generate. The image comes back — but the hands look like melted wax, or there's an ugly watermark stamped across the corner. This is where negative prompts come in.

1. What Is a Negative Prompt?

A negative prompt is a list of terms that tells the AI what not to include in the generated image. Think of it as a filter. While your main prompt guides the AI toward your vision, the negative prompt actively blocks the AI from going down unwanted paths like "stochastic noise" or distorted anatomy.

2. Ready-to-Use Lists

3. Preventing Color Bleeding

A major issue in complex prompts is color bleeding. If you ask for a "red dress," the AI might make the whole background red. Use negative terms like "monochrome background" or "color cast" to force the AI to isolate specific tones.