25Mar, 2025
How to Create Stunning AI Portraits A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction
In my latest YouTube tutorial, I revealed how to transform ordinary photos into jaw-dropping AI portraits using Bing Image Creator and Discord’s swap model—no MidJourney required! By combining Bing’s AI art generator with Discord’s creative bots, you can reimagine portraits with precision. Follow this guide to replicate the before-and-after magic I demonstrated in my video.

Why Bing Image Creator & Discord?

  1. Bing Image Creator: Microsoft’s free, user-friendly tool that generates high-quality images from text prompts (powered by DALL-E 3).
  2. ChatGPT: Your brainstorming sidekick to craft vivid, detailed prompts for Bing.
  3. Discord’s Swap Model: A bot or custom workflow (like your tutorial’s method) to merge, enhance, or stylize images.

Step 1: Prepare Your Original Image
Start with a clear, high-resolution “before” photo. Ideal examples:

  • A portrait with a neutral background.
  • A well-lit image with defined facial features.

Pro Tip: Use tools like Photoshop Express or Canva to crop or adjust brightness beforehand.

Step 2: Generate Prompts with ChatGPT
Ask ChatGPT to create descriptive prompts for Bing Image Creator. Example request:
“Suggest a prompt for a fantasy-themed portrait with ethereal lighting and magical elements.”

Refine the output until you get something like:
“A mystical sorceress with glowing blue eyes, surrounded by floating crystals and aurora borealis, digital painting, hyper-detailed.”

Step 3: Create Your AI Portrait with Bing Image Creator

  1. Go to Bing Image Creator (requires a Microsoft account).
  2. Paste your ChatGPT-generated prompt into the text box.
  3. Click “Create” and let Bing generate 4 variations.
  4. Download your favorite “after” image.

Note: Bing offers 25 free “boosts” per day. For faster results, avoid vague terms like “trending on ArtStation.”

Step 4: Use Discord’s Swap Model
This is where your unique method comes in! Based on your tutorial:

  1. Upload Both Images:
    • Join a Discord server with the swap model bot (or your custom server).
    • Upload your original “before” image and the Bing-generated “after” image.
  2. Activate the Swap Command:
    • Use a command like /swap or /blend (varies by bot).
    • Tag both images or follow the bot’s instructions to merge them.
  3. Retrieve Your Final Image:
    • The bot will generate a new image in the channel, blending the original and AI-generated styles.

Troubleshooting: Ensure the bot has permissions to send images. If using a custom script, mention it here (e.g., “I trained a model to prioritize facial features during the swap”).

Step 5: Refine and Share
Polish the swapped image with free or paid tools:

  • Background Removal: Use Remove.bg for a clean look.
  • Color Grading: Adjust hues in Lightroom or Canva.
  • Details: Sharpen textures with GIMP or Photoshop.

Pro Tips for Success

  • Bing Prompt Hacks: Add keywords like “intricate details” or “Unreal Engine 5 rendering” for sharper outputs.
  • Discord Bots: Popular bots for swapping/blending include MEE6, Nightmare Machine, or custom models like Stable Diffusion Discord bots.
  • Ethical Use: Credit artists if your prompt references specific styles (e.g., “in the style of Alphonse Mucha”).

Watch the Video Tutorial
For a visual walkthrough of this exact process—from prompt crafting in ChatGPT to Discord image swapping—check out my YouTube video.

Conclusion
With Bing Image Creator for AI generation and Discord’s swap model for creative blending, you can turn any photo into a masterpiece. This workflow is perfect for social media content, concept art, or personalized gifts—no expensive software needed!

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