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In August, Google launched its whimsical Nano Banana gadget within Gemini, which was an overnight social media hit. The tool allowed users to turn their selfies into zany 3D toy-like characters, with colourful boxes, accessories, and character names. The trend caught fire instantly, generating thousands of creative posts and making Google's experiment a pop-culture moment.

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OpenAI Steps In With AI Action Portraits

And now OpenAI has joined the same creative playground with a new feature in ChatGPT — AI Action Portraits. Instead of turning images into playful toys, this feature transforms users into action figure superhero-type figures of comic book charm. The result is an even more improved, customisable experience that bests Google's light-hearted experiment.

What Makes AI Action Portraits Unique?

AI Action Portraits are not simply photo filters. The feature uses generative AI to create 3D-style renderings in the look of professional art. Users can craft their own superhero alter egos, from custom costumes to names, sidekicks, and even pets. The portraits come in stylised virtual packaging, bringing them into the world of collectible action figures.

Because the tool is built directly into ChatGPT, there is an efficient experience. No need to download a separate app — users can try right within the platform, and it's fast and easy.

How to Make AI Action Portraits

Making your portrait is simple:

1. Upload your photo in ChatGPT.

2. Establish your hero — name, costume, powers, or theme.

3. Add extras like pets, symbolic sidekicks, or props.

4. Get ChatGPT to generate a 3D action-figure-themed image inside a virtual box.

5. Refine your outcomes with prompt refining iteration.

Five Fun Prompts to Experiment With

1. “Turn my photo into IronClash, a tech-powered hero in metallic red armor with a robotic hawk as a sidekick.”

2. “Make me ThunderBolt, in a black-and-yellow suit with lightning effects and a storm cloud illustrated on the packaging.”

3. “Create DragonFury, a fantasy warrior with glowing red armor, dragon wings, and a baby dragon sidekick inside the box.”

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4. “Turn me into Phantom Viper, a stealth hero in sleek green-and-black armor with glowing eyes and a snake emblem.”

5. “Design CyberNova, a neon-lit space warrior with a futuristic visor and a holographic star map in the box art.”