MEGA LIST OF 100+ VIRAL SHORTS PROMPTS

Use these for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels, or any AI video generator. Each prompt is formatted for EASY copy–paste.

SECTION 1: VIRAL AESTHETIC PROMPTS

These prompts create visually satisfying or aesthetic shorts that pull huge view counts.

1. “Ultra-satisfying transformation: Dirty → Clean”

Prompt:
“Close-up hyper-realistic shot of extremely dirty object slowly transforming into pristine clean condition with satisfying ASMR scrub sounds, water splashes, foam textures, slow-motion reveal, cinematic lighting.”

2. “The most relaxing morning routine aesthetic”

Prompt:
“Soft sunlight, minimal clean room, steaming coffee, slow hand movements, soft piano music, cozy vibes, peaceful shots of small morning rituals.”

3. “Insanely satisfying cutting compilation”

Prompt:
“45-second montage of cutting soap, fruit, candles, sponges, kinetic sand. Macro shots, perfect symmetry, ultra-sharp knife sounds.”

4. “Before vs After Glow-Up Room Makeover”

Prompt:
“Start with messy, dark cluttered room; rapidly transition into a fully aesthetic, LED-lit, clean modern setup. Speed ramp transitions.”

5. “Mesmerizing paint mixing close-ups”

Prompt:
“Thick paint blobs mixing in macro detail, swirling colors, creamy textures, cinematic close-ups, perfect color transitions.”

6. “Hyper-fast TikTok editing transitions showcase”

Prompt:
“Quick cuts, match transitions, hand-cover transitions, optical zooms, swipe motions, glitch effects, upbeat music.”

7. “Anime-style cinematic city at night b-roll”

Prompt:
“Neon city, rain reflections, animated cyberpunk aesthetic, slow-motion footsteps, glowing signs, atmospheric fog.”

8. “Object spinning on turntable with perfect aesthetic lighting”

Prompt:
“Product on rotating platform, minimal white background, shadows, soft glow, clean motion, loopable.”

9. “Mini cooking aesthetic — tiny hands, tiny ingredients”

Prompt:
“Macro shots of miniature cooking: tiny pancakes, tiny eggs, tiny frying pan. Cute sound effects.”

10. “Cloudy dreamlike b-roll with soft filters”

Prompt:
“Floating clouds, warm light leaks, soft blur transitions, slow music, dreamlike visuals.”

SECTION 2: STORY-STYLE SHORTS PROMPTS (HOOK → STORY → ENDING)

These are PERFECT for viral storytelling.

11. “The $5 story that changed my life”

Prompt:
“Start with hook: ‘This $5 literally saved my entire life…’ Add dramatic background, emotional music, cinematic close-ups, black-and-white flashbacks.”

12. “I asked strangers a simple question and their answers shocked me”

Prompt:
“Montage of people responding, emotional beats, inspiring quotes, dramatic pauses. Streets, diverse faces, natural lighting.”

13. “POV: You see this right before your life changes forever”

Prompt:
“Slow zoom on character noticing something surprising; rising music; cinematic blur; suspense buildup.”

14. “My biggest mistake turned out to be my biggest blessing”

Prompt:
“Dark intro → brighter visuals when things improve → voiceover confession → inspiring ending.”

15. “The moment I realized I needed to change everything”

Prompt:
“Fast flashback cuts, internal monologue, emotional background score, dramatic visuals of struggle → solution moment.”

16. “How a 10-second decision changed my entire future”

Prompt:
“Clock ticking sound, countdown timer overlay, dramatic moment → outcome reveal.”

17. “This is the one thing I wish someone told me earlier…”

Prompt:
“Soft b-roll, narrator giving wisdom, gentle background music, peaceful vibe.”

18. “POV: You’re living your dream life and don’t even realize it yet.”

Prompt:
“Aesthetic visuals of everyday life, montage of small joys, uplifting music.”

19. “What I learned after losing everything”

Prompt:
“Dark tone, slow voiceover, symbolic visuals (rain, empty room), then hopeful ending.”

20. “The day everything finally made sense”

Prompt:
“Zoom-in on character realizing something, uplifting soundtrack, emotional story structure.”

SECTION 3: BUSINESS & MONEY SHORTS PROMPTS

These generate massive engagement like “money hacks,” “business lessons,” “side hustles,” etc.

21. “3 money principles that changed my life forever”

Prompt:
“Creator talking fast, animated text popping, money icons, bright pacing.”

22. “A side hustle you can start TODAY with your phone”

Prompt:
“Step-by-step guide, screen recordings, examples, upbeat music.”

23. “If I could teach teenagers ONE skill, it would be this…”

Prompt:
“Fast-paced talking head, bold captions, soft background b-roll.”

24. “The biggest money trap nobody warns you about”

Prompt:
“Dramatic tone, quick zoom-ins, alarm sound, text overlay ‘WARNING.’”

25. “3 AI tools that will make you passive income”

Prompt:
“Screen captures, robotic sound effects, futuristic visuals.”

26. “This business makes $300/day and nobody talks about it”

Prompt:
“Hidden gem business model, example footage, quick explanation.”

27. “Do THIS if you want to be financially free in 5 years”

Prompt:
“Clear steps, intense music, goal-oriented visual montage.”

28. “Here’s why rich people stay rich”

Prompt:
“Minimal aesthetic visuals, calm narration, captions.”

29. “The #1 habit that made me a millionaire by 25”

Prompt:
“Inspirational tone, b-roll of working hard, luxury later.”

30. “Nobody is telling you how EASY online business is now”

Prompt:
“Fast talking, upbeat track, showing laptop work.”

SECTION 4: MOTIVATIONAL & SELF-IMPROVEMENT PROMPTS

Perfect for AI video generators + voiceovers.

31. “Watch this before you give up.”

Prompt:
“Inspirational montage of people trying again, emotional piano, slow-motion shots, motivational voice.”

32. “This quote saved me. Maybe it will save you too.”

Prompt:
“Foggy street, cinematic visuals, deep voiceover.”

33. “Nobody is coming to save you — so start today.”

Prompt:
“Hard-hitting narration, gym visuals, struggles → success.”

34. “Imagine where you could be in 1 year if you started today.”

Prompt:
“Split-screen: present vs possible future; bright ending.”

35. “Small habits create big lives.”

Prompt:
“Daily routine shots, journals, coffee, computer work.”

36. “The version of you that you want is waiting — run to it.”

Prompt:
“Running visuals, sunrise, epic soundtrack.”

37. “This is your sign to become the best version of yourself.”

Prompt:
“Aesthetic lifestyle shots, soft uplifting music.”

38. “These 5 seconds will change how you think forever.”

Prompt:
“Quick punchy statements, fast jumps, bold typography.”

39. “The difference between you and your dream self is ACTION.”

Prompt:
“Powerful gym clips, energetic music, intense tone.”

40. “Stop scrolling. You need to hear this.”

Prompt:
“Direct-to-camera, dramatic pause, soft background track.”

SECTION 5: FUNNY / RELATABLE SHORTS PROMPTS

Perfect for viral humor.

41. “POV: When you say ‘I’ll start tomorrow’ for the 87th time”

Prompt:
“Humorous acting, exaggerated expressions, funny sound effect.”

**42. “Nobody: Literally nobody: Me at 3AM…”**

Prompt:
“Chaotic montage of weird nighttime habits.”

43. “When you try to be productive but life happens”

Prompt:
“Funny chaos montage.”

44. “Me pretending I didn’t see that message for 3 hours”

Prompt:
“Slow zoom + dramatic music.”

45. “POV: You decide to be healthy for ONE day”

Prompt:
“Trying salads, workouts, collapsing dramatically.”

46. “When you accidentally open the front camera”

Prompt:
“Awkward zoom angle, horror sting.”

47. “My last 3 brain cells trying to function”

Prompt:
“Funny chaotic animation or footage.”

48. “Trying to live life but my wallet says no”

Prompt:
“Fake crying, screaming internally, overdraft notification.”

49. “When the teacher says ‘Find a partner’”

Prompt:
“Lonely kid zoom, emotional violin.”

50. “When you hear your name in a conversation you're not in”

Prompt:
“Fast reaction, eyebrow raise, dramatic zoom.”

SECTION 6: POV & EMOTION-BASED PROMPTS

Great for character-driven or AI-generated scenarios.

51. “POV: You finally feel calm after months of chaos.”

Soft music, serene visuals.

52. “POV: The moment you finally choose yourself.”

Cinematic b-roll, warm colors.

53. “POV: You’re living the life you used to pray for.”

Travel clips, aesthetic lifestyle.

54. “POV: You’re healing, slowly but surely.”

Soft edits, comforting visuals.

55. “POV: You’re becoming the person you once needed.”

Hero journey aesthetic.

56. “POV: You’re in a Studio Ghibli world.”

Anime wind, pastel colors, cozy vibes.

57. “POV: Someone finally loves you right.”

Romantic soft visuals.

58. “POV: Your childhood dream comes true.”

Nostalgia effect.

59. “POV: You wake up in your dream city.”

Drone + b-roll of skyline.

60. “POV: You're the main character.”

Slow-motion walking, cinematic angles.

SECTION 7: EDUCATIONAL VIRAL PROMPTS

These prompts go insanely viral for teaching something fast.

61. “Something you didn’t know you needed to know today.”

Quick fact → example → conclusion.

62. “3 myths you still believe — debunked fast.”

63. “This trick will save you HOURS every week.”

64. “A life-changing tip you can learn in 10 seconds.”

65. “Most people don’t know this — now you will.”

66. “A mistake you’re probably making without realizing it.”

67. “One hack that will make everything easier.”

68. “This simple change makes a HUGE difference.”

69. “How to do ___ in the easiest way possible.”

70. “If you do this daily, your life will upgrade fast.”

SECTION 8: AI-GENERATED CHARACTER / WORLD PROMPTS

Great for AI videos, animations, fantasy visuals.

71. “A medieval knight walking through a cyberpunk city.”

72. “A cute anime girl exploring a futuristic floating island.”

73. “A dragon flying over a neon city at night.”

74. “A lonely robot searching for meaning in a deserted world.”

75. “A magical library where books float and glow.”

76. “A superhero POV flying above skyscrapers.”

77. “A portal opening in the sky and revealing another universe.”

78. “Anime-style food cooking in slow motion.”

79. “Small woodland creatures building a magical village.”

80. “A wizard casting spells in a cinematic storm.”

SECTION 9: MUSIC-BASED PROMPTS

Perfect for AI-generated music videos and rhythm edits.

81. “Beat-synced montage of fast, visually intense clips.”

82. “Epic soundtrack + slow-motion cinematic b-roll.”

83. “Cozy lofi music + soft aesthetic visuals.”

84. “Hyper-edit with glitch transitions matching the bass drops.”

85. “Relaxing ambient music + peaceful nature shots.”

86. “Sad piano + emotional storytelling text-overlay.”

87. “Vintage old-film style montage with jazz music.”

88. “K-pop style neon animation with fast choreography vibes.”

89. “TikTok trending song + relatable acting scene.”

90. “Phonk music + drifting car edits.”

SECTION 10: EXPERIMENTAL VIRAL PROMPTS

For unique, creative, weird, attention-grabbing videos.