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Whisk AI
Complete Guide
Master Google's visual AI image generator. Step-by-step tutorials, copy-paste prompts, and pro tips for creating viral plushies, Ghibli art, and trending remixes.
How Whisk Works
3 Photos Instead of Prompts
Unlike Midjourney or DALL-E, Whisk uses images as your "prompt". Upload 3 reference photos and Google's AI blends them together.
Scene
Background or setting
Style
Art style reference
AI Creation
Gemini + Imagen 3
Step-by-Step
Whisk AI Tutorials
Complete guides for the most popular and trending Whisk AI remixes. Follow along to create viral content.
Create a Felt Plushie
Turn any portrait into a hyper-realistic stuffed toy
The Viral Plushie Trend
This is the #1 most popular Whisk AI use case. Create adorable felt plushie versions of yourself, friends, pets, or characters. Perfect for profile pictures, gifts, and social media.
SUBJECT
Clear front-facing portrait with good lighting
Example: Headshot, selfie, pet photo
SCENE
Soft, cozy background with fabric texture
Example: Felt backdrop, cushion, yarn basket
STYLE
Real photo of a felt/plush toy
Example: Handmade felt doll, wool toy
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Prepare Your Subject Photo
Choose a clear, well-lit portrait where the face is easily visible. Front-facing works best. Avoid busy backgrounds or extreme angles.
Best practices: Natural lighting, neutral expression, simple background, high resolution (1000px+)
2
Find a Style Reference
Search Google Images for "handmade felt doll" or "wool plushie toy". Choose a REAL photo (not AI-generated) of a high-quality felt toy. The texture details matter!
Pro tip: Look for images with visible stitching, button eyes, and clear wool/felt texture. Etsy product photos work great.
3
Select a Scene Background
Use a soft, fabric-based background that complements the plushie aesthetic. This helps sell the illusion.
Suggestions: Knitted blanket, felt fabric sheet, wooden shelf with soft lighting, craft room setting
4
Upload to Whisk AI
Go to labs.google/whisk, sign in, and drag your three images into the Subject, Scene, and Style slots.
5
Add the Magic Prompt
Click on the text prompt field and paste the prompt below. This dramatically improves results by telling the AI exactly what materials and qualities you want.
Copy This Prompt
Soft handmade felt plushie toy, premium wool texture, hand-stitched details, cute button eyes, gentle expression, artisan crafted doll, professional studio lighting, shallow depth of field, cozy aesthetic, 8k quality photography
Pro Tips for Better Plushies
- Use portraits with clear facial features - avoid sunglasses or heavy shadows
- Real felt toy photos work 10x better than AI-generated style references
- If results are too "realistic", add "cartoon proportions" to the prompt
- For pets, use a photo where their face is clearly visible and centered
- Generate 3-4 times and pick the best result - AI outputs vary
🎨 Prompt Variations
Kawaii Japanese Style
Kawaii Japanese plush doll, chibi proportions, minky fabric texture, embroidered face, pastel colors, collectible toy, soft bokeh background
Vintage Teddy Bear
Vintage mohair teddy bear, antique button eyes, jointed limbs, worn fabric texture, nostalgic heirloom toy, warm sepia lighting
Crochet Amigurumi
Handcrafted amigurumi crochet doll, visible yarn stitches, safety eyes, cotton stuffing, artisan handmade aesthetic, cozy craft photography
Needle Felted Art
Needle felted wool sculpture, fuzzy fiber texture, tiny realistic details, miniature art doll, macro photography, soft natural lighting
Studio Ghibli Portrait
Transform photos into Miyazaki-style anime art
The Ghibli Aesthetic
Capture the magical, hand-painted look of Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro. Perfect for profile pictures and personalized anime art.
SUBJECT
Your portrait with clear features
Example: Selfie, profile photo
SCENE
Ghibli movie screenshot or similar landscape
Example: Spirited Away bathhouse, forest scene
STYLE
Ghibli character artwork
Example: Chihiro, Sophie, Kiki artwork
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Choose Your Portrait
Select a photo with clear facial features. Side profiles and 3/4 angles work especially well for anime-style conversion. Avoid heavy makeup or extreme expressions.
2
Find a Ghibli Background
Search for actual Ghibli movie screenshots - not fan art. Official frames from films have the authentic color palette and painting style.
Best scenes: Spirited Away bathhouse, Totoro forest, Howl's sky scenes, Kiki's city views, Ponyo ocean backgrounds
3
Select a Character Style Reference
Use official Ghibli character artwork (not the scene itself). This teaches the AI the specific facial proportions, eye style, and coloring technique.
Popular choices: Chihiro (Spirited Away), Sophie (Howl's), San (Mononoke), Ponyo, Arrietty
4
Upload All Three Images
At labs.google/whisk, upload your portrait as Subject, movie scene as Scene, and character art as Style.
5
Apply the Ghibli Prompt
Add the prompt below to enhance the hand-painted, watercolor quality that defines Ghibli's look.
Copy This Prompt
Studio Ghibli anime style, hand-painted watercolor background, soft cel shading, Hayao Miyazaki aesthetic, gentle pastel color palette, whimsical atmospheric lighting, detailed flowing hair, expressive anime eyes, nostalgic Japanese animation, film grain texture
Pro Tips for Ghibli Style
- Use ACTUAL movie screenshots, not fan art - the authentic color grading matters
- Match the lighting: if your portrait has harsh shadows, pick a scene with similar lighting
- Ghibli characters have simple, clean faces - busy photos with lots of detail won't convert as cleanly
- Add "golden hour lighting" to the prompt for that magical sunset Ghibli feel
- For Spirited Away vibes, emphasize "warm lantern glow" in your prompt
🎨 Prompt Variations by Film
Spirited Away
Spirited Away anime style, traditional Japanese bathhouse, warm lantern lighting, magical spirit world, detailed architectural background, red and gold color scheme
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle style, European fantasy architecture, dramatic sky with clouds, steampunk mechanical elements, romantic golden hour lighting, flowing fabric and hair
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro anime style, lush green countryside Japan, summer afternoon sunlight, nostalgic 1950s rural setting, gentle and peaceful atmosphere
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke style, ancient mystical forest, dramatic nature lighting, epic fantasy atmosphere, detailed organic textures, powerful and wild aesthetic
Enamel Pin Mockup
Turn any design into a realistic pin product shot
SUBJECT
Simple logo, icon, or character design
Example: Flat icon, simple illustration
SCENE
Clean product photography background
Example: White marble, cork board, denim
STYLE
Real enamel pin product photo
Example: Etsy pin listing photo
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Prepare a Simple Design
Enamel pins work best with flat, bold designs. Complex gradients don't translate well. Use a logo, simple character, or icon with clear outlines.
Design tips: Limited colors (3-5 max), bold outlines, simple shapes, high contrast
2
Find a Real Pin Reference
Search Etsy or Pinterest for "hard enamel pin" and find a high-quality product photo. The AI needs to see actual metal bezels and glossy enamel texture.
3
Choose a Product Background
White marble, cork boards, or denim fabric make great backgrounds for pin product shots. Keep it simple and professional.
4
Apply the Pin Prompt
Use the specialized prompt below to get realistic metal bezels and enamel fill.
Copy This Prompt
Hard enamel pin, polished gold metal outline bezel, smooth glossy enamel fill, butterfly clutch back visible, professional product photography, white marble surface, soft shadow, 45 degree angle, macro detail shot, Etsy listing quality
🎨 More Product Mockups
Die-Cut Sticker
Vinyl die-cut sticker, white border outline, glossy laminate finish, applied on laptop surface, vibrant colors, product mockup photography
Acrylic Keychain
Clear acrylic keychain charm, double-sided print, gold lobster clasp, holographic glitter effect, kawaii style, product flat lay
Embroidered Patch
Embroidered iron-on patch, merrowed edge border, satin stitch fill, thread texture visible, sewn on denim jacket, close-up shot
Washi Tape
Decorative washi tape roll, semi-transparent paper texture, repeating pattern design, partially unrolled on craft paper, stationery photography
Material Transformations
Turn anything into ice, flowers, LEGO, chocolate & more
The Technique
1
Subject: What You Want to Transform
Upload any photo - portrait, pet, object, building. Clear images with good lighting work best.
2
Scene: Context for the Material
Choose a scene that matches the material. Ice sculpture? Use a dark gallery. Flowers? Use a garden. LEGO? Use a LEGO baseplate.
3
Style: Real Photo of the Material
This is the key! Use a REAL photo of the actual material (real ice sculpture, real LEGO minifig, real chocolate sculpture). Not AI art.
🧊 Transformation Prompts
Ice Sculpture
Crystal clear ice sculpture, frozen in motion, light refracting through ice, frost particles, blue and white palette, dramatic spotlight, winter magic
Made of Flowers
Figure made entirely of flowers, roses peonies wildflowers, botanical sculpture, petals forming features, leaves as hair, garden setting, magical realism
LEGO Minifigure
LEGO minifigure version, yellow plastic skin, printed face details, claw hands, blocky proportions, ABS plastic, official LEGO product style
Chocolate Sculpture
Artisan chocolate sculpture, dark and milk chocolate layers, glossy tempered finish, gold leaf accents, patisserie photography, edible art
Paper Craft
Intricate paper craft sculpture, layered cut paper, origami folds, quilling details, white cardstock, soft shadows, delicate handmade art
Neon Cyberpunk
Cyberpunk neon portrait, pink and blue rim lighting, rain reflections, holographic overlays, Blade Runner aesthetic, futuristic Tokyo vibes
Claymation
Stop-motion claymation character, polymer clay texture, fingerprint details, Aardman style, miniature set, dramatic lighting, Wallace and Gromit
Stained Glass
Medieval stained glass window, lead came borders, translucent colored glass, cathedral lighting, Gothic art style, religious artwork aesthetic
Cheat Sheet
Quick Prompt Reference
🎨 Style Keywords
- Felt plushie
wool texture - Anime/Ghibli
cel shading - Oil painting
brushstrokes - Watercolor
soft bleeding - Claymation
polymer clay
💡 Lighting Keywords
- Professional
studio lighting - Dramatic
chiaroscuro - Warm mood
golden hour - Product shot
soft shadow - Cyberpunk
neon rim light
📸 Quality Keywords
- High resolution
8k quality - Blurred bg
shallow DOF - Close-up
macro detail - Professional
product photo - Film look
grain texture
Questions
Whisk AI FAQ
Is Whisk AI free to use?
Yes, Whisk is currently free as a Google Labs experiment. Sign in at labs.google/whisk with any Google account. Google may add pricing later as the product matures.
Why can't I access Whisk?
Whisk is primarily available in the US as of early 2026. If you're outside the US, you may need a VPN. Also ensure you're signed into Google and have joined Google Labs.
What AI powers Whisk?
Whisk uses Gemini to analyze your input images and understand their content, then Imagen 3 to generate the blended output. This dual-AI approach creates consistent results.
Do I need text prompts?
No, images are the main input. But adding text prompts significantly improves results by specifying materials, lighting, and quality. Use our prompts above!
Why are my results bad?
Common issues: 1) Blurry input photos 2) Using AI art as style reference instead of real photos 3) Missing text prompt 4) Mismatched lighting between images. Try again with our tips.
Can I use results commercially?
Check Google's Terms of Service. As an experimental Labs product, commercial rights may be limited. Review the latest guidelines at labs.google.
Looking for the Recipe App?
There's another "Whisk" people search for. The Whisk recipe app was acquired by Samsung and rebranded as Samsung Food.
Google Whisk
AI image generator → labs.google/whisk
Samsung Food
Recipe & meal planner → Samsung Food app
Start Creating with Whisk AI
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