So, how does this work?

What Is ChatGPT’s DALL-E Feature?

While both DALL-E and ChatGPT use AI, the former focuses entirely on image generation.

Image of space nebula created by DALLE-3 in ChatGPT

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From this information, DALL-E creates a range of media to fit the user’s preferences.

There’s nothing wrong with using ChatGPT and DALL-E separately.

To save money, it’s wise to use DALL-E within ChatGPT.

Cyberpunk scene of robot woman buying a fruit from a robot man

DALL-E / Sydney Butler / How-To Geek

After sending your DALL-E prompt, ChatGPT will spend a few seconds generating the image.

This may take longer if your internet connection is poor, or if ChatGPT is experiencing high user demand.

Simply hover your mouse over the image, and you’ll see a download option at the top-left.

ChatGPT’s list of DALL-E restrictions on desktop.

Instead of fulfilling this request, ChatGPT created an entirely new image.

This is because ChatGPT can’t keep the previous image exactly the same upon each new request.

How to Use DALL-E in ChatGPT on Mobile

ChatGPT offers a mobile app foriOSandAndroiddevices.

ChatGPT processing DALL-E image request on desktop.

That’s a win-win!

ChatGPT DALL-E image generation response on desktop.

ChatGPT’s response to DALL-E prompt on desktop.

ChatGPT DALL-E updated image result on desktop.