The first answer is the draft. The magic is in the second prompt — tap one to copy it, then paste it as your next message.
Tweak before launching
How to actually talk to AI
The mindset behind every prompt in here. Two minutes that change everything.
Stop using AI like Google
AI isn't a search engine. A search engine looks things up; AI responds to context, detail, tone, and the back-and-forth of a real conversation. Ask a thin question, get a thin answer. Give it something real and the same tool becomes a writing partner, a tutor, a strategist, and a coach. You don't need to be technical — you just need to know how to talk to it.
The 7 rules
Context changes everything. Tell it your goal, your situation, who it's for, and what you're worried about.
Longer prompts usually win. Explain it the way you would to a coworker. Say more than feels necessary.
The magic is in the follow-up. The first answer is the draft, not the destination. Keep going.
Show, don't just describe. Upload the photo, screenshot, PDF, or paste the actual text. It performs far better when it can see the real thing.
Ask it to push back. "What are the holes in this?" "Argue the opposite side." "Where am I being biased?"
Examples are a superpower. Show it one example of the tone or style you want.
Treat it like a skilled assistant. Think "help me solve this," not "give me an answer."
The second prompt changes everything
The people getting the best results aren't using better software. They're refining the conversation instead of stopping at the first reply. After any answer, try one of these — tap to copy:
Try talking, not typing
Most AIs have a voice mode now — and not just for commands. Actual conversation. Brainstorm out loud, rehearse a hard conversation before you have it, practice for an interview, or think through something on a drive. Typing creates structure; talking creates flow. If you've only ever typed to AI, try speaking to it once.
Show it — don't just describe it
Most AIs can see now, not just read. Instead of typing out your problem, show them the real thing — a photo, a screenshot, a PDF, even a live camera feed — and the answer gets far sharper. Here's how, and which tool does what (capabilities and paid tiers move fast; if you don't see a camera or upload button, update the app).
Photos, screenshots & documents. Tap the +, paperclip, or camera icon and attach a picture, screenshot, or PDF. Nearly every major AI does this now — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Grok, Meta AI, and (newly) DeepSeek. Claude and Gemini shine on long PDFs; Perplexity runs OCR and takes up to ten files at once.
Video. Some accept a short clip and tell you what happens in it. Gemini is strongest — you can even paste a YouTube link — ChatGPT takes short clips in the mobile app, and Perplexity transcribes audio and video. Most others still stick to still images.
Live camera & screen. A few watch in real time while you talk: open voice mode, tap the camera, and point your phone. ChatGPT, Gemini Live, Microsoft Copilot, and Grok all do live camera; ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can also watch your screen. Meta AI does it hands-free through Ray-Ban glasses. Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek don't do a live feed yet — just snap a photo and share that.
However you show it, tell the AI what to look at and what you want — don't assume it knows why you sent it. "Read the highlighted line in this photo and explain it in plain English." "Look at the second screenshot — what's causing this error?" On live camera: "I'm pointing at my water heater — what does this blinking light mean?" Name the attachment, point to the exact part, and say your goal in the same breath.
Pick a prompt, fill in the blanks, and send it to your AI — plus how to add photos.
The four steps
Pick a prompt. Browse the list on the left, or use the search box and the All / Favorites / Recent tabs to find one. Tap it to open.
Fill in the blanks. Each prompt has a few boxes — your situation, your goal, the details. The more you give it, the better the answer. You can leave boxes empty if they don't apply.
Copy it or open it in your AI. Watch your finished prompt build itself in real time, then send it (see the next section).
Keep the conversation going. The first answer is the draft. Tap a follow-up like “Make it simpler” or “What am I missing?” to copy it, then paste it as your next message.
Two ways to send your prompt
Open it directly (one tap). The top row — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Grok — opens that AI with your prompt already typed in. Just hit send. The ★ marks the AI best suited to that prompt, but all of them work.
Copy & paste. The “Using one of these instead?” row — Copilot, Meta AI, DeepSeek, Mistral — can't take the prompt from a link. Hit Copy prompt, open the site, and paste it in (⌘/Ctrl+V). The prompt is copied to your clipboard automatically as a backup either way.
Tweak before you send
Under the prompt you'll find quick tweaks — Make shorter, Make warmer, Make more direct, As a checklist, Ask me one question at a time. Tap any of them and they're added to the prompt instantly. Tap again to turn them off.
Adding a photo or screenshot to ChatGPT (or any AI)
Lots of these prompts get far better answers when the AI can see the real thing — a bill, a rash, a screenshot of an error, a contract, a fridge full of food. Here's how to attach one:
On your phone. Open the chat. Tap the ＋ or 📎 paperclip icon next to where you type. Choose Photo Library (pick an existing picture), Camera (take one now), or Files (for a PDF). Pick the image, then type what you want — “What does this say?” — and send.
On a computer. Click the ＋ or paperclip near the message box and choose a file, or just drag the image straight onto the chat. You can also copy an image and paste it with ⌘/Ctrl+V.
Where the button is by app.ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grok, Meta AI → the ＋ or paperclip by the text box. Claude → the paperclip, great for long PDFs. Perplexity → the paperclip; it can take up to ten files at once. DeepSeek → the paperclip (newer feature). If you don't see the button, update the app.
Use Prompt Mode together with the photo. Copy your filled-in prompt here first, paste it into the chat, attach the photo in the same message, and send them together — so the AI reads your instructions and looks at the picture at once.
Tell it what to look at. Don't assume it knows why you sent it. Say “Read the highlighted line and explain it in plain English” or “Look at this screenshot — what's causing the error?” Point to the exact part and say your goal in the same breath.
Saving and finding prompts
Favorites. Tap the ☆ on any prompt to save it to your Favorites tab.
Recent. Prompts you've opened show up under the Recent tab automatically.
Search. Type in the search box to filter by name or topic.
Your inputs are saved. What you type stays on this device. Use the trash icon up top to clear everything (inputs, favorites, recents).
Light or dark. Tap the sun/moon icon to switch themes.
