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To write good AI image prompts for split images (such as before/after scenes, comparisons, or contrasting concepts), you need to be explicit, structured, and clear in your prompt. You’ll also need a model that’s good at this sort of image, as not all of them are up to the challenge.

Here’s a breakdown of how to approach it:

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General Formula for Split Image Prompts

“Split image of [left side description] on the left and [right side description] on the right, [additional details], [style/medium], [aspect ratio]“

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Key Elements to Include

1. Indicate It’s a Split Image
   Use phrases like:
   • “Split screen of…”
   • “A vertical split image showing…”
   • “Left side / right side comparison…”
2. Describe Each Side Clearly
   Use “left” and “right” (or “top” and “bottom” for horizontal splits) with distinct, complete descriptions:

Left: a dystopian city with dark skies, crumbling buildings, and neon signs.
Right: a utopian city with clear skies, clean futuristic architecture, and flying cars.

1. Unify the Composition
   Add framing elements like:
   • “in a single image, divided vertically”
   • “same perspective on both sides”
   • “mirrored composition”
2. Optional Extras
   • Medium/style: digital art, oil painting, cyberpunk, anime, etc.
   • Mood/tone: hopeful, gloomy, mysterious
   • Lighting/time: sunset on left, moonlight on right
   • Aspect ratio: 2:1, wide format, portrait layout

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Example Prompts

Before and After

“Split image, left side showing an old ruined castle covered in vines, right side showing the same castle fully restored with flags and torches, fantasy art style, dramatic lighting, digital painting, vertical split.”

Day vs Night

“A horizontal split image of a village — top half in daylight with people bustling, bottom half at night with glowing lanterns and quiet streets, cozy atmosphere, watercolor style.”

Good vs Evil

“Split image: left side showing a serene white-winged angel in a glowing forest, right side a dark demon with horns in a fiery wasteland, epic fantasy, high detail, vertical divide.”

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Tips for Better Results

• Be symmetrical when describing both sides if you want balance.
• Use contrast keywords: light/dark, new/old, clean/dirty, happy/sad.
• Specify the split orientation (vertical or horizontal).
• If using an AI that supports brackets or multi-part prompts, you can format it like:

[Left: a peaceful countryside in spring] + [Right: the same landscape during a stormy winter]