1980s Photo Trend Goes Viral on Social Media

Social media sees new trends emerging almost every day. While some disappear within a few days, others quickly capture the attention of netizens. The latest trend gaining popularity is the 1980s AI photo trend, in which young users are transforming their pictures into vintage style photographs inspired by the decade. The trend recreates the distinctive fashion, hairstyles, colorful outfits, statement jewellery, soft lighting and film camera aesthetics associated with the 1980s.

Unlike regular vintage filters that mainly adjust colors, contrast or lighting, AI can make more detailed changes while keeping a person’s face largely recognizable. Users can add period appropriate hairstyles, clothing, jewellery, backgrounds and lighting, along with film grain, texture and vintage color tones. However, giving a clear and detailed prompt is important to get the desired result. Users can also specify styles such as an old Bollywood studio portrait, vintage family album photo, college photograph or magazine style shoot.

To create an 1980s style photo in ChatGPT, users can open ChatGPT on their mobile phone, start a new chat and upload a goodcquality photograph. They can then ask ChatGPT to transform it into an authentic 1980s style picture and clearly describe the desired appearance. If the first result is not satisfactory, users can provide follow-up instructions to adjust the hairstyle, clothing, lighting or film texture until they achieve the preferred look.