DALL-E 3
Superseded
OpenAI's newer image models have replaced DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT. ChatGPT Images 2.5 was reported released on 10 September 2026. DALL-E 3's API availability and deprecation date still need confirming in OpenAI's documentation.
Evidence: ReportedSource
Needs re-check
Pricing and plan details for DALL-E 3 were last checked on 2 June 2026. Pricing should be verified on the provider's current pricing page.
Verdict
Evidence: Editorial assessmentDALL-E 3 is OpenAI's 2023 image model and has been superseded inside ChatGPT by newer image models; ChatGPT Images 2.5 was reported in September 2026. Keep this page as a reference for older integrations. For new work, compare current image generators.
Quick facts
| DALL-E 3 | |
|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI |
| Category | AI Image Generators |
| Pricing model | Free trial |
| Status | Superseded |
| Official site | openai.com |
| Data last checked | 2 June 2026 |
Key facts and sources
| Claim | Detail | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Images 2.5 release | ChatGPT Images 2.5 reported released on 10 September 2026. | Reported | ThursdAI release log, September 2026, 5 October 2026 |
Pricing
No prices are shown because we have not confirmed them on DALL-E 3's own pricing page. Go to DALL-E 3
Who should use it
- Maintaining an older integration that still calls DALL-E 3
Who should skip it
- You are choosing an image generator today
Limitations and risks
- Deprecation timing for the DALL-E 3 API was not confirmed.
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Rating
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Common questions
Is DALL-E 3 still available?
Newer OpenAI image models have replaced it in ChatGPT. Whether and until when the DALL-E 3 API remains available should be checked in OpenAI's deprecation documentation.
Sources
- ThursdAI release log, September 2026 · checked 5 October 2026
- DALL-E 3 official site