Since March 2025, ChatGPT has offered image generation, and now it's accessible to free users. You can create images by typing prompts directly into the chat interface. The article explains how to generate images from text descriptions and also how to edit existing photos. This accessibility opens up creative possibilities for everyone.

To generate images, simply describe your desired outcome in the prompt bar. ChatGPT can also modify existing photos uploaded by the user. Users can upload an image and then describe the desired changes they want. Keep in mind that OpenAI may use uploaded images to train future models. Users have the option to opt out of this.

Besides creating new images, you can edit existing ones, including the ability to retry for a new image or edit parts of an existing image. OpenAI offers various subscription plans for enhanced image creation. The best results come from specific prompts. Being patient is key, as AI image generation can take some trial and error.

It's important to remember that ChatGPT can't replicate existing photos for copyright reasons. For example, it can't recreate a famous photo. This feature is available on the web, desktop, and mobile platforms. The free version of ChatGPT has a daily limit on image generation, but paid subscriptions offer more capabilities.