How to use DALL-E in ChatGPT-4 to create AI images

You no longer have to exit ChatGPT to create AI images. OpenAI has integrated its leading AI visualization engine, DALL-E, into ChatGPT conversations. Thanks to that, you just need to prompt ChatGPT to create an image, similar to how you prompt it to create text.

This article will show you how to know which GPT in ChatGPT supports DALL-E image creation. The article will also tell you how to prompt ChatGPT to create images when and how you want.

Sign up for ChatGPT Plus to access DALL-E

DALL-E's image generation features on ChatGPT are locked behind OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus (and Team) subscription. That's just one of the many reasons you should consider upgrading to ChatGPT Plus. GPT-3.5 does not have the ability to create embedded images, and you will not be able to access GPT using DALL-E's capabilities.

After doing this, you will now have access to DALL-E. You should still refresh your browser or log out and back in to make sure everything is working properly.

Unlike DALL-E 2, DALL-E 3 does not have a standalone website for you to access, you can only officially access it through a ChatGPT subscription. And you're better off paying for a flexible ChatGPT with superior image generation capabilities than buying credits on DALL-E 2. You should save DALL-E 2 when you need free AI images or if you need to use Use DALL-E 2's external drawing tool.

How to use DALL-E in a ChatGPT conversation

Now you are registered with ChatGPT and can access GPT-4. Follow these instructions to get started:

1. Start a new chat by clicking ChatGPT or New Chat.

2. Check the upper left corner of the chat to make sure it says ChatGPT 4. If not, click the drop-down menu and select it.

3. Go down to the chat box and enter a prompt starting with 'Generate an image of …' or something similar.

4. Use the prompts that follow to enhance the image to get exactly the result you want.

You can download the image by clicking on it and pressing the download button in the upper right corner of the window.

If you don't want to use ChatGPT 4, you can use the dedicated DALL-E chat. Click Explore or Explore GPTs on the left menu. Find DALL-E in the By ChatGPT section and click on it. Now, you can follow the same instructions given above or you can click this link to open the DALL-E chat.

How to use DALL-E in ChatGPT application

For those who don't know, ChatGPT has applications available on Android and iOS. Once downloaded and logged in, ChatGPT subscribers can access DALL-E just like on the web.

Here's how to access DALL-E in the app:

1. Open the ChatGPT app on your phone.
2. Tap the menu button in the upper left corner of your phone's screen (or just swipe right).
3. Select ChatGPT and make sure it is set to ChatGPT 4.
4. Tap the chat box and start your prompt by typing 'Generate an image…' and edit to get the image you want to create.
5. You can follow more prompts to fine-tune the image.

If you want to use DALL-E directly, open the menu again, select DALL-E from the list and follow the instructions outlined above. You can also share or download any image you get from here by tapping on it and looking for the share button.

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Integrating DALL-E with ChatGPT simplifies the process of creating AI artwork. Follow this guide to easily turn your ideas into reality.

Samuel Daniel

Update 25 January 2024