Description
DALL-E
What is DALL-E?
Available Models (December 2025)
GPT-Image-1 (April 2025) - Latest Model
- Natively integrated into GPT-4o ("omnimodel")
- Resolution up to 4096×4096 pixels
- Better instruction following than DALL-E 3
- Reliable text rendering in images
- Support for image editing and inpainting
- Conversational multimodal architecture
- Qualities: Low ($0.02), Medium ($0.07), High ($0.19) per image
GPT-Image-1 Mini
- More affordable version of GPT-Image-1
- $0.005-$0.052 per image
- Ideal for high volume and cost-sensitive projects
DALL-E 3 (October 2023)
- Previous model, still widely used
- Better understanding of complex prompts
- Native integration with ChatGPT
- Qualities: Standard ($0.04) and HD ($0.08-$0.12) per image
- Resolutions: 1024×1024, 1024×1792, 1792×1024
DALL-E 2 (Legacy)
- Original model, more affordable
- $0.016-$0.02 per image
- Resolutions: 256×256, 512×512, 1024×1024
- Discontinued for new users
Access and Pricing (December 2025)
Via ChatGPT
| Plan | Price | Image Access |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited GPT-4o (~25 images/3h) |
| Plus | $20/month | Full DALL-E 3 + GPT-4o image |
| Pro | $200/month | Unlimited access, priority |
| Team | $25-30/user/month | Shared workspace |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, advanced security |
Via API
| Model | Quality | Price/Image |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-Image-1 | Low | ~$0.02 |
| GPT-Image-1 | Medium | ~$0.07 |
| GPT-Image-1 | High | ~$0.19 |
| GPT-Image-1 Mini | Low-High | $0.005-$0.052 |
| DALL-E 3 | Standard 1024² | $0.04 |
| DALL-E 3 | HD 1024² | $0.08 |
| DALL-E 3 | HD 1792×1024 | $0.12 |
| DALL-E 2 | 1024×1024 | $0.02 |
Free Alternative Access
- Microsoft Bing Image Creator: Uses DALL-E 3 free with limits
- Microsoft Designer: Integration with DALL-E
- $5 free credits for new OpenAI API users
Main Features
GPT-4o Native Image Generation
- Conversational and iterative generation
- Maintains context between generations
- Editing through natural dialogue
- Character consistency between iterations
- RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback)
DALL-E 3 Capabilities
- Text-to-image from natural language
- Complex prompt understanding without engineering
- Multiple artistic styles
- Improved rendering of hands and faces
- Legible text generation in images
- Variations of existing images
Image Editing (GPT-Image-1)
- Inpainting: modify specific areas
- Outpainting: expand images
- Image-to-image transformation
- Detailed brush control
- Transparent backgrounds (PNG)
Security and Moderation
- Adult/violent content filters
- Public figure protection
- Artist opt-out (style protection)
- C2PA metadata in generated images
- Configurable moderation parameter (auto/low)
Integrations
OpenAI Products
- ChatGPT (Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise)
- OpenAI API (platform.openai.com)
- Azure OpenAI Service
Third-Party
- Microsoft Bing Image Creator
- Microsoft Designer
- Canva (Magic Studio)
- Adobe Firefly and Express
- GoDaddy Airo
Technical Specifications
| Feature | DALL-E 3 | GPT-Image-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max resolution | 1792×1024 | 4096×4096 |
| Image editing | ❌ | ✅ |
| Inpainting | ❌ | ✅ |
| Streaming | ❌ | ✅ |
| Batch API | ✅ (50% disc.) | ✅ |
| Styles | Natural/Vivid | Prompt-driven |
| Images/request | 1 | 1-10 |
| API Uptime | 99.97% | 99.90% |
Limitations
- Does not generate explicit, violent, or hateful content
- Does not create images of living public figures
- Does not replicate styles of specific living artists
- DALL-E 3: Does not support image editing
- GPT-Image-1: 1 image per request for editing
Key Features
Image generation from text with natural language
GPT-Image-1: new native model integrated in GPT-4o
Resolution up to 4096×4096 pixels (GPT-Image-1)
Legible text rendering in images
Image editing and inpainting (GPT-Image-1)
Conversational and iterative generation
Character consistency between generations
Multiple quality levels (Low/Medium/High)
Native integration with ChatGPT
Public API for developers
Complex prompt understanding without engineering
Multiple artistic styles
Improved rendering of hands and faces
Variations of existing images
Transparent backgrounds (PNG)
Generation streaming (GPT-Image-1)
Batch API with 50% discount
C2PA metadata for authenticity
Security and moderation filters
Available on Azure OpenAI Service
Use Cases
Social media content creation
Marketing material design
Illustrations for blogs and articles
Concept art and idea visualization
Product image generation
Logo and branding creation
YouTube thumbnail design
Storyboarding and previsualization
Digital art and illustrations
Photo editing and retouching
Video game asset creation
Interface design and mockups
Background and scenery generation
Architectural visualization
Infographic creation
Existing image customization
Design variation generation
Visual educational content
Rapid visual idea prototyping
Meme and viral content creation
Tags
Information
Company
OpenAI
Website
openai.comUser Reviews
Prompts
Discover the best prompts for DALL-E
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