​In 5 Steps: Turn a Single Image into a Social Recap Post with o3

Write a contextual, informative, and discussion-worthy LinkedIn post from just one image, no extra briefing, just visual input. Powered by OpenAI o3’s new visual reasoning.

Step 1: Upload a visually rich event image

Start by selecting an image that visually captures a moment of significance, it could be from a product launch, keynote event, team presentation, or panel discussion. The key is to choose a photo that has context clues in it: background visuals (slides, icons, logos), body language, attire, and layout. These details are what o3 will “read” to reconstruct the story and understand what’s happening without needing written input.

In this example, I use an image from Canva Create 2025.

Step 2: Use OpenAI o3 to extract context and meaning

With the image uploaded, prompt ChatGPT o3 to analyze the visual, not just the objects, but what the scene represents. Thanks to o3’s new visual reasoning capabilities, it can now interpret:

• Event names and branding
• Slide content and on-screen text
• Visual structure and presentation flow
• People’s expressions and positions
• Implied themes or product updates

Step 3: Generate a LinkedIn Recap from the Visual Insight

Next, ask o3 to write a social media post that captures the essence of the event using only the information it inferred.

The output should:

• Summarize the key announcements or takeaways
• Translate visuals into business-relevant points
• Provide context for those who didn’t attend
• End with a relevant question or insight to spark discussion
  
  

You can specify the tone: informative, conversational, reflective, or provocative. Think of it as asking o3 to “narrate the photo” in your voice.

The prompt could be:

“Look for the context and information of this image and help me write a LinkedIn post capture the key updates and critical takeaways from this event. The LinkedIn post should be informative, conversational, and spark insightful discussion from this event.”

Step 4: Refine the Tone, Add Depth or Personality

Once you have the first draft, use o3 again to polish the post:

• Make it more personal with your own perspective or leadership lens
• Add hashtags, analogies, or CTAs
• Match your brand or company voice
• Shorten or lengthen for carousel, caption, or article

This step transforms the generic into something uniquely yours.

Reference prompt: “Reword for executive-level insight, with a call-to-action at the end.”‍​

Step 5: Publish the Post, Then Repurpose the Insight

Now that your post is live, think beyond LinkedIn:

• Use the same image + post for your newsletter
• Turn it into a carousel with each product update as a slide
• Summarize it in Slack for internal alignment
• Create a “What You Missed” template for future events

You’re not just writing from an image, you’re turning one visual moment into multi-platform content.

Let me know what we should dive into next!