GPT Image
OpenAI's image generation inside ChatGPT (currently ChatGPT Images 2.0 / GPT Image 2, formerly DALL·E 3), deeply integrated with ChatGPT, understanding complex prompts to create high-resolution, detailed images.
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In-Depth Review
GPT Image Review: Image Generation Inside ChatGPT (formerly DALL·E 3)GPT Image is OpenAI's image generation inside ChatGPT, formerly DALL·E 3 (retired on 2026/5/12). The current release is ChatGPT Images 2.0 (model GPT Image 2), launched on 2026/4/21, replacing the previous GPT Image 1.5. Compiled from official sources and hands-on use; specs and pricing per the official site and subject to change (verified 2026-06-06).CapabilitiesGPT Image generates images directly in a ChatGPT conversation, understands fairly complex prompts and supports multi-turn refinement without switching apps. Per official material it has strong text rendering and multilingual support, higher-resolution output, and can plan layouts, look up information and check its own output; GPT Image 2 also adds a reasoning ("thinking") capability (see the official site for exact specs).AccessThere is no standalone app — you use it through ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) on a ChatGPT subscription (USD): Free $0, Go $8, Plus $20, Pro from $100 (the $100 and $200 tiers). Free accounts have generation limits; paid plans offer higher quotas. Pricing per the official site; currency varies by region and is subject to change.Limits to noteIt only works inside ChatGPT with no standalone product; free quotas are limited; results may still differ from your prompt, and for commercial use confirm OpenAI's terms. Its predecessor DALL·E 3 was retired on 2026/5/12 — migrate existing integrations to the current model (per official announcements).Who it's forChatGPT users who want to generate and refine images right in the chat; anyone needing accurate text in images; people who'd rather not manage a separate image tool.Bottom lineIf you already use ChatGPT, GPT Image (currently ChatGPT Images 2.0) is a convenient built-in option; if you need a standalone image workflow or specific advanced controls, consider a dedicated image tool.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Built into ChatGPT no switching
- Excellent natural language prompts
Cons
- API costs for standalone use
- Weaker fine detail rendering
Best For
ChatGPT users wanting quick image generation
FAQ
GPT Image is OpenAI's image generation inside ChatGPT, formerly DALL·E 3. The current release is ChatGPT Images 2.0 (model GPT Image 2), launched 2026/4/21, replacing GPT Image 1.5; DALL·E 3 was retired on 2026/5/12 (per official announcements).
There's no standalone app; use it inside ChatGPT (chatgpt.com), generating and refining images in the conversation.
It runs on a ChatGPT subscription (USD): Free $0 with generation limits; paid Go $8, Plus $20 and Pro from $100 give higher quotas. Pricing per the official site; currency varies by region and is subject to change.
Understanding fairly complex prompts, in-ChatGPT multi-turn refinement, and per official material strong text rendering and multilingual support with higher-resolution output (specs per the official site).
Generally yes, but the exact license follows OpenAI's terms of service, so check first.