DALL·E 3
OpenAI’s earlier image model, now succeeded by GPT Image.
Overview
DALL·E 3 brought much better prompt understanding to OpenAI’s image generation and was long the default image model in ChatGPT. OpenAI has since moved ChatGPT and its API to the GPT Image models, which follow instructions more precisely, render text better and support image editing with references.
Best for
- Legacy integrations
Specs
| Spec | DALL·E 3 |
|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI |
| Type | image |
| Where to use it | OpenAI API (legacy); replaced by GPT Image in ChatGPT |
| Price | Per-image API pricing. |
| Open weights | No |
Strengths
- Good natural-language prompt understanding
Limitations
- Superseded by GPT Image models
- Only three output sizes
- No reference-image editing
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FAQ
What is DALL·E 3?
DALL·E 3 brought much better prompt understanding to OpenAI’s image generation and was long the default image model in ChatGPT. OpenAI has since moved ChatGPT and its API to the GPT Image models, which follow instructions more precisely, render text better and support image editing with references.
How much does DALL·E 3 cost?
Per-image API pricing.
Can I use DALL·E 3 on AiLoft?
DALL·E 3 isn't hosted on AiLoft. The closest models you can run here are GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2 — with pay-as-you-go credits and a side-by-side compare mode.
What is DALL·E 3 best for?
Legacy integrations
Is DALL·E 3 open source?
No. DALL·E 3 is a closed model. You can use it through: OpenAI API (legacy); replaced by GPT Image in ChatGPT.
What are the best alternatives to DALL·E 3?
Popular alternatives include GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and GPT Image 2. See the alternatives page for a full breakdown.
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