How to Use ChatGPT with DALL-E

Generate images directly in ChatGPT using DALL-E. Learn to write effective prompts, edit images, and combine text and visual AI capabilities.

1. Verify your ChatGPT Plus subscription. Open ChatGPT and check for the Plus badge next to your account name in the bottom left corner. DALL-E integration requires an active ChatGPT Plus subscription. If you see 'Upgrade to Plus' instead, you'll need to subscribe first.
2. Start a new conversation or continue an existing one. Click 'New chat' or open any existing conversation thread. DALL-E works within regular ChatGPT conversations, so you can mix image generation with text-based requests seamlessly.
3. Write your image generation prompt. Type a descriptive prompt for the image you want to create. Use specific details about style, composition, colors, and subjects. For example: 'Create a minimalist logo featuring a blue mountain silhouette with clean sans-serif text below it.'
4. Send the prompt and wait for generation. Press Enter or click the send button. ChatGPT will automatically detect your image request and generate the image using DALL-E. The generation process typically takes 10-30 seconds.
5. Review and interact with the generated image. The image appears directly in the conversation thread. Click the image to view it full-size. You can download it by clicking the download icon in the top-right corner of the image.
6. Request modifications or variations. Ask ChatGPT to modify the image by typing follow-up requests like 'Make the background darker' or 'Add a red accent color.' You can also request completely new variations based on the same concept.
7. Combine with text-based tasks. Use the generated images as part of larger projects by asking ChatGPT to help with related text content. For example, generate a logo and then ask for brand guidelines or marketing copy to accompany it.