DALL·E
by OpenAI · openai.com ↗
OpenAI's earlier text-to-image model family; superseded by GPT-4o image generation (GPT Image) as ChatGPT's built-in image generator.
image text-to-image multimodal
- Category
- Image Generation
- Business model
- Paid
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2021-01
- Record updated
- 2026-07-29
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/dall-e/
Overview
DALL·E is OpenAI's family of text-to-image models that generate and edit images from natural-language descriptions. As ChatGPT's built-in image generator it has been superseded by GPT-4o image generation (GPT Image), which continues the line inside ChatGPT and through the OpenAI API. Usage is included in ChatGPT tiers or priced per image via the API.
Key features
- Text-to-image generation from natural-language prompts
- Inpainting and editing of existing images
- Prompt refinement through conversation in ChatGPT
- Developer access through the OpenAI API
Use cases
- Illustrations and concept images from written descriptions
- Editing or extending existing images with instructions
- Programmatic image generation inside applications
Pricing
Image generation is included in ChatGPT plans, with limited free usage; API access is priced per generated image.
Frequently asked questions
Who develops DALL·E?
DALL·E is developed by OpenAI, the US-based AI company founded in 2015.
Where can I use DALL·E?
DALL·E-lineage image generation is available inside ChatGPT and programmatically through the OpenAI API.
Is DALL·E free?
Limited image generation is available on ChatGPT's free tier; higher limits come with paid plans, and the API is usage-priced.
Similar products
- Adobe Firefly — Adobe's generative AI models for image generation and editing, integrated into Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop.
- ComfyUI — Open-source, node-based interface for building and running image and video generation workflows with diffusion models.
- FLUX.1 — Family of open-weight text-to-image diffusion models from Black Forest Labs, offered in distilled and pro variants.
- Freepik AI — AI image generation and editing suite integrated into the Freepik stock content platform.
- Ideogram — Text-to-image generator noted for rendering legible text within generated images.
- Imagen — Google's text-to-image model family, available through Gemini and Vertex AI.
Sources
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