DALL-E
OpenAI's text-to-image generation model, integrated into ChatGPT.
What is DALL-E?
DALL-E is OpenAI's image generation model. It is no longer sold as a separate standalone product — access is through ChatGPT (Free and Plus tiers both include image generation) or pay-per-use through the OpenAI API for developers.
Key features
- Accessed through ChatGPT rather than a separate app or subscription
- Available on ChatGPT's Free tier with usage limits; higher limits on Plus ($20/mo)
- Strong at following detailed natural-language prompts and rendering text within images
- API access is billed per image/token for developers building it into other products
- Generated images can be edited and refined conversationally within the same ChatGPT thread
Pricing
FreemiumIncluded with ChatGPT Free/Plus ($20/mo); pay-per-use via the OpenAI API
Verify on the official pricing page →DALL-E use cases
- 1Generate original images from a text description inside ChatGPT
- 2Produce quick visual drafts for presentations or blog posts
- 3Edit or extend existing images with natural-language instructions
- 4Prototype product or packaging concepts visually
Who is DALL-E for?
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