OpenAI has unlocked a significant feature for free ChatGPT users by allowing access to its powerful DALL-E 3 image generation model, which was previously reserved for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise subscribers. Now, free users can create custom images directly through the chatbot, marking a major update in OpenAI’s effort to make AI tools more accessible.
This move follows a series of updates aimed at widening access to the platform. Earlier in the year, OpenAI removed the requirement for signup to use ChatGPT and added features like creating custom GPTs and more intuitive vision and voice capabilities.
However, there is a limitation for free users—they are restricted to generating just two images per day. To access more, users will need to subscribe to the ChatGPT Plus service, which costs $20 per month.
This update comes as part of OpenAI's broader mission to make AI tools accessible to anyone interested in exploring their capabilities. Despite the limitation, it provides a taste of the advanced features previously locked behind a paywall.
For users seeking alternative free options, other image generation tools like Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney (open source), and Microsoft Designer's Image Creator are available, offering various capabilities in the space of AI-powered visual content creation.
