GPT-4o

multimodal

by OpenAI · Updated December 1, 2025

GPT-4o is OpenAI's most advanced multimodal model, capable of reasoning across text, images, and audio. It delivers GPT-4-level intelligence at 2x the speed and 50% lower cost, making it ideal for complex prompting tasks that require understanding context, nuance, and visual elements.

Best For

Complex reasoningMultimodal tasksCode generationCreative writingData analysis

Prompting Tips

1Be specific about the format you want the output in
2Use system prompts to set the tone and persona
3Chain your reasoning: ask the model to think step-by-step
4For image analysis, describe what you want to learn from the image
5Use markdown formatting in prompts for structured outputs

Syntax & Constraints

Standard chat format. Supports system, user, and assistant roles. Accepts text and image inputs. Max context: 128K tokens.

Example Prompts

◆ Logo Design

Brand logo concept generation

Design a minimalist logo concept for a sustainable coffee brand called "Evergreen Brew". Describe the visual elements, color palette (earth tones), and typography choices. The logo should work at small sizes and in monochrome.

brandingminimalistsustainable

Multiple logo concepts

Create 5 logo variations for a tech startup called "Nexus AI". Each should have a different style: geometric, organic, typographic, abstract symbol, and mascot-based. Describe each in detail.

techvariationsstartup

👤 Portrait Photography

Professional headshot prompt

Write a detailed image generation prompt for a professional headshot: natural lighting, shallow depth of field, neutral background, warm color grading, shot on a 85mm lens equivalent.

photographyprofessionalheadshot

🏔 Landscape & Scenery

Autumn landscape scene

Describe a photorealistic autumn landscape scene: misty mountains at golden hour, a winding river reflecting fall foliage, volumetric light rays through the trees. Include camera settings and mood descriptors.

naturephotorealisticgolden hour