GPT-4o
Prompts.

GPT-4o vs Other ChatGPT Models

GPT-4o ("o" for "omni") is OpenAI's flagship model — it processes text, images, and audio natively as a single unified model, not separate systems stitched together. This makes it faster, cheaper, and more capable than GPT-4 Turbo for most tasks.

Use GPT-4o when: You need the best balance of speed, cost, and capability. It's the default model in ChatGPT Plus and the best choice for 90% of tasks. Use o1 or o3 only when you specifically need deep reasoning on math/logic problems.

GPT-4o Text Prompts

GPT-4o excels at complex instruction-following, nuanced writing, and long-form analysis.

Analyze [topic/document/situation] comprehensively.

Approach this like a McKinsey consultant would:
1. Executive summary (3 bullet points)
2. Key findings (with evidence for each)
3. Root cause analysis
4. Strategic implications
5. Recommended actions (prioritized by impact/effort)

Be specific, not generic. Cite concrete examples. Where you don't have data, flag the assumption explicitly.

Write a [type: article/report/essay] on [topic].

Length: [X] words
Audience: [describe readers — their expertise level, why they care]
Tone: [professional/conversational/academic]
Structure: Use H2 and H3 headers
Key points to cover: [list 3-5 must-include points]
Perspective: [any specific angle or argument to make]
Don't include: [what to avoid]

Open with a hook — a surprising fact, compelling question, or vivid scenario. Not a definition.

Vision & Image Analysis Prompts

GPT-4o can analyze any image you upload — documents, screenshots, charts, photos, code, and more.

[Upload image]
Analyze this image and tell me:
1. What is shown (describe it fully)
2. Key data points or important information
3. Any issues, errors, or anomalies you notice
4. What action I should take based on this

[Upload chart/graph]
Analyze this data visualization:
1. What metric(s) are shown and over what period
2. Key trends (rising, falling, volatile, stable)
3. Notable outliers or anomalies and possible explanations
4. What this data suggests about [business/situation]
5. What questions this raises that the chart doesn't answer

[Upload screenshot of UI]
Review this UI design and provide feedback:

1. First impression (what's the purpose, is it immediately clear?)
2. UX issues (anything confusing, hard to find, or poorly organized?)
3. Visual hierarchy (does the eye go to the right places?)
4. Accessibility concerns (contrast, font size, interactive element sizing)
5. Top 3 specific improvements that would have the biggest impact

Structured Output Prompts

GPT-4o is exceptional at returning structured data — JSON, tables, and formatted outputs that you can use programmatically.

Extract the following information from this text and return it as valid JSON only (no explanation, no markdown):

Text: [paste text]

Schema:
{
  "name": string,
  "date": "YYYY-MM-DD",
  "amount": number,
  "category": string,
  "notes": string | null
}

If a field is missing from the text, use null. Return ONLY valid JSON.

Research [topic] and return findings in this exact JSON structure:
{
  "summary": "2-3 sentence overview",
  "key_facts": ["fact 1", "fact 2", "fact 3"],
  "pros": ["pro 1", "pro 2"],
  "cons": ["con 1", "con 2"],
  "recommendation": "clear recommendation",
  "confidence": "high|medium|low"
}

Base your confidence rating on how well-established the information is.

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