58 free Instagram AI prompts for reels, captions and growth

Write 10 bios under 150 characters. Each must say who it is for, what they get, and one reason to trust me, and end with a clear next step. Mix styles: result-led, identity-led, playful and proof-led.

Suggest 8 name field options under 64 characters that combine my name or brand with the keyword [your target audience] would actually type into search. Explain which search terms each one helps me show up for.

Review my profile as if you were a new visitor. Score it out of 10 for clarity, credibility, consistency and call to action. List the 5 changes that would increase my follow rate the most, in order of impact.

Plan 5 to 7 story highlights in the order a new visitor should see them. For each, give a short name (max 10 characters), what goes inside, the first story slide to open with, and a cover icon idea.

Suggest 4 content pillars that attract the right followers and lead naturally to my offer. For each, explain its job (reach, trust or sales), give 5 post ideas, and the best format for it (reel, carousel, story or static).

Recommend the 3 posts I should pin: one to introduce me, one to prove results, and one to sell or capture leads. For each, write the hook, the outline and the caption call to action.

Plan my link-in-bio page: the headline, a one-line promise, the order of buttons (max 5), the label for each button, and what to remove. Explain why the order matters.

Give me 30 post ideas: 10 that educate, 10 that build trust or tell a story, and 10 that lead to my offer without feeling salesy. Each idea needs a working title and the best format.

Group these messages into themes. For each theme, explain the real need behind it and suggest 3 posts that answer it. Pull out exact phrases I should use in hooks because they are the audience’s own words.

For each post, explain the hook, the structure, the emotion it triggers and why it worked. Then give me 5 original ideas that use the same principles but fit my angle. Do not copy their content.

Suggest 10 timely content angles I could post this week, each linking a current trend or conversation to my niche. Flag which ones need fact-checking and which could age badly. If you can browse the web, check what is trending now and cite sources.

Turn this single idea into 10 different Instagram posts: a reel, a carousel, a meme, a story poll, a myth-buster, a personal story, a client example, a checklist, a ‘mistakes’ post and a hot take. Give a hook and 3-line outline for each.

Write 40 hooks across 8 types: curiosity, contrarian, mistake, result, story, list, question and ‘how I’. Every hook must be specific to my niche and under 12 words.

Suggest 5 series concepts I could run every week. For each, give a series name, the repeatable format, what makes it bingeable, and the first 6 episode topics.

Write a 30-second reel script: a hook in the first 2 seconds, a fast setup, 3 tight points, and an ending that makes people follow, save or comment. Include on-screen text and b-roll suggestions.

Write 15 opening lines that make people stop scrolling. Use 5 spoken hooks, 5 on-screen text hooks and 5 visual hook ideas (what happens in the first frame). Avoid ‘Hey guys’ and slow intros.

Pull out the 5 strongest moments that would work as standalone reels. For each, write a hook, a 20–40 second script, on-screen text and a caption.

Write a 45–60 second storytime script. Start in the middle of the action, build tension, reveal the turning point, land the lesson, and finish with a soft call to action.

Plan a faceless reel: the shot list, the on-screen text for each shot, a voiceover script (optional), a trending-style audio suggestion, and the caption.

Write a 30-second reel on the 3 biggest mistakes, with a one-line fix for each. End by pointing to [your offer] or asking them to save the reel.

Rewrite the script to keep people watching. Cut filler, move the payoff earlier, add pattern interrupts every 3–5 seconds, and strengthen the hook and ending. Explain each change.

Give me 5 ways to use this trend for my niche that are relatable to [your target audience]. For each, describe the visuals, the on-screen text and the caption. Note any that might feel forced.

Write 3 caption options: a short one (under 50 words), a medium one (around 120 words) and a long story-led one (around 250 words). Each needs a strong first line and a call to action that fits the goal.

Write a caption that naturally includes the main keyword in the first sentence and 2–3 related keywords later, without sounding robotic. Then suggest a matching alt text and on-screen text with the keyword.

Suggest 3 to 5 highly relevant hashtags for this post: one broad niche tag, a few specific topic tags and one branded or community tag. Explain why fewer, specific hashtags are better today and avoid banned or spammy tags.

Write 12 alternative first lines for this caption, each under 125 characters so it shows before ‘more’. Use curiosity, tension, a bold claim or a specific number.

Write 10 soft calls to action I can rotate at the end of captions, such as comment a keyword, DM me, save for later or share with a friend. Make 3 of them lead naturally to my offer.

Describe my voice in 5 bullet points (sentence length, words I use, humour, punctuation, emojis). Then rewrite the draft in that voice.

Write a 10-slide carousel. Slide 1 is the hook, slide 2 sets up the problem, slides 3–8 deliver the value, slide 9 sums up, and slide 10 is the call to action. Keep each slide under 30 words.

Write 10 cover slide headlines with a short subheading each. Mix numbers, ‘how to’, bold claims, before/after and ‘stop doing’ styles.

Turn this into a step-by-step carousel of 7–9 slides. Each step needs a short title, a one-line explanation and an example.

Write a carousel with 6 myth vs fact pairs (or before vs after). Each pair gets its own slide with a short explanation. Finish with a slide that links to [your offer].

Write 15 short tips or original quotes (under 20 words) that my audience would share. For each, suggest a caption line and a simple design idea.

Turn this into an 8-slide case study carousel: the result hook, who they were, the problem, what we tried, what worked, the numbers, the lesson, and the call to action.

Plan 7 days of stories with 3–6 frames per day. Mix behind the scenes, value, polls, questions and one soft sell. Include the sticker to use on each frame.

Write a 10-frame story sequence that goes from problem, to story, to proof, to offer, to objection handling, to a clear call to action. Use polls and question stickers to get replies.

Write 15 poll, quiz and slider questions that are fun to answer and also tell me something useful about my audience. Explain what I learn from each.

Write 3–4 story frames that tease the post without giving it all away, with a reason to tap through and a question sticker to start conversations.

Write a short answer for each question that fits on one story frame (under 40 words). Flag the 2 questions that deserve a full reel or carousel instead.

Plan 6 story frames that show my day and quietly show my expertise and values. Include one frame that connects to [your offer].

Write a reply to each comment that adds something (a tip, a question back or a thank you that’s specific). Keep replies short and never copy-paste the same reply.

Give me 3 reply options: one that is warm and fixes the problem, one that sets a polite boundary, and one that moves it to DMs. Tell me if I should reply publicly at all.

Write 5 comments that add real value, share a quick experience or ask a smart question. They must not be self-promotional or generic.

Suggest 5 freebie ideas that fit my offer [your offer], a keyword for each, and the caption call to action. Then write the automatic DM message they will receive.

Write 5 short welcome DMs that feel personal, ask one easy question, and never pitch in the first message.

Design a challenge with a name, the daily tasks, a hashtag, how people share, and how it leads to [your offer] at the end.

Write a reply that answers their question, asks one qualifying question and suggests the next step. Then write 2 follow-ups for if they go quiet.

Write a saved-reply script for each question that answers clearly and keeps the conversation going toward a sale.

Write 3 replies: one that reframes the value, one that offers a smaller starting option, and one that respectfully lets them go while leaving the door open.

Write a personal DM I can send to people who have shown interest before. It should remind them why it fits them, share the key detail and ask a simple yes/no question.

Write a short pitch DM that shows I know their content, explains what’s in it for them, and suggests a specific, easy first step.

Write a DM that thanks them, asks for a short review and makes it easy with 3 guiding questions. Add a version asking for a tagged story or video.

Tell me what’s working, what isn’t and why. Find patterns in my top posts (topic, format, hook, time). Give me 5 specific actions for next month.

Create a 30-day calendar balancing reach, trust and sales posts. Include the topic, format, hook and goal for each post.

Plan a campaign with teaser, launch, peak and last-chance phases. Give posts, reels and stories for each phase and the key message.

List the most likely reasons, ranked by probability, with how to check each one. Then give me a 2-week plan to recover. Separate myths from real causes.

Suggest 5 lead magnets my audience would want, how to promote each on Instagram, and a 3-email welcome sequence outline for the best one.

Write a short report with highlights, numbers compared to last month, the best post and why, lessons and next month’s plan.