Ideogram V3 Reframe Prompts & Examples

Ideogram V3 Reframe takes an image and intelligently outpaints the edges to fit a new aspect ratio. So a 16:9 landscape becomes a 9:16 portrait with the subject preserved and the top/bottom extended semantically. The cheapest path to multi-format from a single source.

This page collects prompts that consistently produce strong output from Ideogram V3 Reframe when called via the AetherWave MCP server. Each example is structured to highlight what makes the prompt work, so you can adapt the pattern to your own scenes.

Tested prompt examples

These are real prompts that work well. The italics under each example is the actual text to pass via Claude Code.

Prompt structure that works

For Ideogram V3 Reframe, the prompts that perform best follow a predictable structure:

• Subject first: lead with the main thing in the frame ("vintage Roland synthesizer", "musician in a rain-soaked alley")
• Style and lighting next: how it should look ("photorealistic", "35mm film grain", "soft purple bokeh", "golden hour")
• Composition and aspect: framing cues ("close-up", "wide shot", "16:9", "magazine-quality")
• Mood and atmosphere last: the emotional pull ("moody", "cinematic", "dreamlike")

How to use these prompts

Once you have the AetherWave MCP installed in Claude Code, just paste any of the prompts above. The agent will call aetherwave_reframe_image with model: "ideogram-v3-reframe" and return the asset URL.

Install in one command:

Free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). Outputs auto-save to your Cloudflare R2 gallery.

When to pick Ideogram V3 Reframe

Ideogram V3 Reframe is the right model when your prompt matches its strengths: image aspect ratio adaptation.

For other intents, the AetherWave MCP rubric in aetherwave_reframe_image's description routes the agent to the right model automatically. Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog.

Comparison

The native AetherWave reframe path. No direct alternative; competitors require regenerating from scratch in the new aspect ratio. Reframe preserves the subject and outpaints semantically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of prompts work best with Ideogram V3 Reframe?

Prompts matching its core strength: image aspect ratio adaptation. Specific subject, clear style cues, aspect ratio in the prompt all improve output quality.

How long should a Ideogram V3 Reframe prompt be?

30 to 80 words is the sweet spot. Lead with the subject, follow with style and composition, finish with technical specs.

Can I use these prompts directly via Claude Code?

Yes. After installing the AetherWave MCP server, paste any prompt into Claude Code. The agent will call aetherwave_reframe_image with model: "ideogram-v3-reframe" and return the finished asset.