Meet DALL·E 2, the next-gen AI system by OpenAI that turns your text descriptions into stunning, photorealistic images and art.
Imagine typing "An astronaut riding a horse in a photorealistic style," and voila! DALL·E 2 brings your imagination to life.
Key Features
- Image Generation: Create original, realistic images from text descriptions, combining concepts, attributes, and styles.
- Outpainting: Expand images beyond the original canvas for new, expansive compositions.
- Inpainting: Make realistic edits to existing images, adding or removing elements while considering shadows, reflections, and textures.
- Variations: Generate different variations of an image, inspired by the original.
User Experience
The user interface is intuitive, allowing you to easily input natural language captions to generate or edit images. With quick links to try the service, follow updates, and even delve into the research behind it, the experience is seamless.
Performance
DALL·E 2 is a powerhouse. It generates images with 4x greater resolution than its predecessor, DALL·E 1.
When evaluated, 71.7% preferred DALL·E 2 for caption matching, and a whopping 88.8% preferred it for photorealism.
Pricing
DALL·E 2 is currently available in public beta, you get free access to some usage then you enter a paid model if you want to generate more.
It offers a flexible pricing model based on the resolution of the images you generate:
- 1024×1024 Resolution: $0.020 per image
- 512×512 Resolution: $0.018 per image
- 256×256 Resolution: $0.016 per image
This pay-as-you-go model allows you to only pay for what you use, making it accessible for both small-scale creators and large enterprises.
Additionally, when you sign up, you'll be granted an initial spend limit, which can be increased over time as you build a track record with your application.
Conclusion
DALL·E 2 is not just an upgrade; it's a revolution in AI-generated art and image editing. With its advanced features, user-friendly experience and impressive performance metrics, it's a game-changer in the realm of creative expression.
Whether you're an artist, a marketer, or just someone who loves to create, DALL·E 2 is your canvas for limitless imagination.
