Our take on ChatGPT Images
ChatGPT Images 2.0 delivers industry-leading text rendering (~99% accuracy) and photorealism that fools 70% of testers, with deep world knowledge for precise scene generation.
Good for
- Designers needing reliable text-in-image outputs
- Content creators generating marketing assets and visuals
- Users requiring multilingual and complex layout designs
Consider first
- Users seeking artistic/aesthetic-focused image quality
- Those requiring open-weight self-hostable models
- Budget-conscious users avoiding API access
Strengths
- 99% text accuracy verified by testing
- 70% photorealism pass rate in blind tests
- Deep world knowledge for accurate scene rendering
- 3-second generation speed for complex images
Trade-offs
- No confirmed API pricing yet
- Safety calibration still evolving
- Does not match Midjourney for artistic aesthetics
- OpenAI-exclusive ecosystem
Details
Frequently asked questions
What does ChatGPT Images do?
ChatGPT Images generates images directly in chat using DALL-E 3. Included with ChatGPT Plus at $20/month. Best for quick AI visuals.
Is ChatGPT Images free?
Yes, ChatGPT Images offers a free tier.
What category is ChatGPT Images?
ChatGPT Images is an AI tool in the Image category.
Is ChatGPT Images 2.0 available now?
Rolling out to all ChatGPT users; Plus and Pro receive Images with thinking mode. Full public availability staggered as of April 2026.
How accurate is the text rendering?
Independent testing confirms approximately 99% text accuracy across languages, a threshold crossing for production use.
Can I still use DALL-E?
DALL·E 3 is deprecated as of August 30, 2026. Use ChatGPT Images or user-created GPTs with image generation enabled.