DALL·E 3
OpenAI's image generator
About DALL·E 3
GPT-4's image generation module makes prompt iteration genuinely conversational — describe what you want, describe what you'd change, and the model follows complex multi-part instructions better than most alternatives. Accessible directly inside ChatGPT with no extra subscription required, making it the lowest-friction entry point for anyone already using OpenAI products.
Pricing plans
- Unlimited DALL-E 3
- GPT-4o + in-chat editing
- 1024×1024
- No subscription, pay per use
- Team workspace
- Higher limits
How DALL·E 3 compares
| Rating | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 32 | 6,833 | 320 | 70 |
| Price | Included in ChatGPT Plus | Free / $15/mo Pro | Free (open weights) | Free / $12/mo Pro |
| Free tier | None | 50 generations/mo | Free | 50 generations/mo |
| API access | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Output | 1024px | 1080p | Up to 4K | Vector |
| Watermark | No | No | No | No |
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