ChatGPT caricature trend: How to create your own AI caricature on ChatGPT with this simple prompt

Caricatures used to be something you got specially made. A quick sit-down, a fast sketch, and suddenly you turn into an exaggerated cartoon-y version of yourself. Now, social feeds are full of that same exaggerated charm, except the artist is an AI model and the context is your chat history.

Over the past few weeks, ChatGPT-powered caricatures have turned into a full-blown AI trend. Everyone is turning themselves into stylised cartoon versions, often with their work lives baked into the image. Here’s how you can get started with creating your own AI caricature using ChatGPT.

What makes the ChatGPT version different?

Unlike generic cartoon filters, ChatGPT does not just look at your face. It looks at context. If you have spent months talking about your job, hobbies, side projects, or obsessions, the caricature reflects that. A camera might appear in your hand. A laptop could be covered in sticky notes. A gym backdrop might sneak in without you asking.

That context is what separates a novelty image from something that feels oddly specific. If you do not have much chat history with ChatGPT, the result can still be good. You just need to do a bit more guiding.

What you need before you start

Before typing anything, make sure you have two things ready:

– First, upload a clear, close-up photo of yourself. Good lighting helps. A neutral expression works better than an exaggerated pose, because the exaggeration will come later.
– Second, decide how much control you want. Do you want ChatGPT to surprise you, or do you want a predictable result? Your prompt determines that balance.

ChatGPT caricature trend prompt to use

This is the ChatGPT prompt most people are trying first to get their own caricature:

“Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me.”

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This works best when ChatGPT already knows what you do, how you talk about it, and what tools or environments come up repeatedly in your chats. The fun here is the reveal. You often get details you did not explicitly ask for.

A safer prompt to get your ChatGPT caricature if you are starting fresh

If your chat history is limited, you will need to be more explicit. Think of this less as instructions and more as a quick briefing.

For example:
“Create a colourful caricature of me as a tech journalist who reviews gadgets and shoots short videos for social media. Keep the style playful but recognisable, with a modern cartoon look.”

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You lose the element of surprise, but you gain accuracy. The result still works well for profile pictures, Instagram stories, or a LinkedIn post that does not take itself too seriously.

If you have ever wanted a caricature without having to stand still while someone sketches your jawline, this might be the most comfortable way to get one. Try it out and let us know if the results surprised you in the comments below.