An AI Image Prompt Debugging Checklist for Better Outputs

When an AI image prompt fails, the natural reaction is to add words. Sometimes that helps. Often it makes the prompt noisier. A better approach is to debug the output by category. What actually failed: product identity, composition, lighting, style, use case, or constraints? This checklist helps you revise prompts systematically. Problem 1: the product changes shape Fix the identity layer. Add: Keep the same product shape, proportions, material finish, color, cap, label area, and edge geometry. If the product is still unstable, create a reference sheet before generating campaign images.