Starting this week, OpenAI is expanding access to its image generation feature with the DALL-E 3 model. Previously available only to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise subscribers, this feature is now accessible to all users of the free version of ChatGPT. Users can generate up to two images per day through ChatGPT on the web and Android and iOS apps.
DALL-E 3, launched in September 2023, is OpenAI’s latest tool for creating images from text. It’s noted for its high level of detail and its ability to handle complex elements such as text, hands, and faces in generated images.
How to use DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT
OpenAI has made a significant move by extending its DALL-E 3 image generation capabilities to free users of ChatGPT, marking a democratization of AI-powered creative tools. Previously exclusive to paying subscribers, this feature is now accessible through web and mobile ChatGPT versions.
Users simply need to confirm they want to use the GPT-4o model and provide a descriptive command to generate images, with the company assuring that image quality is not compromised for free users. The rollout is gradual and may take a few days to reach all users. While image generation is now free, the image editing feature introduced in April remains exclusive to paid subscribers, and it’s worth noting that the lighter GPT-4o mini model does not support image generation.
OpenAI announced this update via their X (formerly Twitter) account, and tech news outlet All Tech Nerd already confirmed access to the DALL-E 3 model in the free version of ChatGPT. For those looking to explore DALL-E 3 capabilities further, OpenAI suggested Microsoft Designer’s Image Creator as an alternative platform.
