Photo edit prompt
Phone photo of a page to clean scan
Phone photo of a page to clean scan: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.
The prompt
Turn this photo of a [DOCUMENT, e.g. printed letter] into a clean flat scan. Straighten the perspective and crop to the page edges. Remove shadows, fold shadows and fingers, make the background pure white and the text sharp and dark. Keep all text, stamps and signatures exactly as they are. Do not change any words or numbers.
Pro tip: Always compare the numbers on the result with the original.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Photo edit
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 57 words
- Fields to fill in
- DOCUMENT
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace the field before you send it: DOCUMENT. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Will the AI change my face?
The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".
Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?
No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.
