There is a new update on ChatGPT that OpenAI announced for its users. It means even those with free accounts can now produce AI-generated images using DALL-E 3. Everyone can now access this feature, which was earlier only available to premium subscribers, although it has some limitations.
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Starting August 9th, 2024, two AI images per day can be generated by free ChatGPT users. So as the feature rolls out gradually some people may get access before others do. The announcement of this update was made by OpenAI on X, which advised people to try it for various purposes like making presentations or personalizing cards for friends and visualizing concepts.
DALL-E 3 is the AI model behind this image generation tool, introduced in October 2023. It is popular for being able to create very detailed pictures based on text descriptions. This model supports complex prompts including text, hands and faces in the pictures created by it. It can work both in landscape and portrait mode hence making it multipurpose.
One of the best things about using DALL-E 3 inside ChatGPT is how user-friendly it is designed to be. Users just need to say what they want out loud and then ChatGPT will adjust the preferred prompt until creating the needed image. This facilitates easy usage among individuals who are not good at formulating specific prompts meant for generating images.

The free tier offers two images per day, which might seem small but still a significant way to go. Considering that competitors like Microsoft’s Copilot offer up to fifteen free images daily, ChatGPT’s offering might appear modest. For instance casual users who want to experiment with AI-generated images can find just two pictures enough everyday.
For more volumes of works, ChatGPT Plus subscription remains superior therefore allowing up-to fifty image generations per day .This paid level could be most suitable for professionals or people who frequently use AI-generated images.
The availability of this feature to free users is a significant step towards democratizing AI. It allows more people to experience and benefit from advanced AI capabilities without the need for a paid subscription.
It also shows how visual content is becoming increasingly integral in our digital communication systems, hence OpenAI’s move to include it in its free users. There are many instances where being able to generate custom images quickly can prove beneficial such as office work, personal projects or mere enjoyment.
As AI technology advances further, we can look forward to more features and functionalities becoming available to larger audiences. This demonstrates one way that AI firms are trying to strike a balance between making their powerful tools accessible to the average person while still fostering innovation.