What is DALL·E 3?
DALL·E 3 is an earlier OpenAI text-to-image model. Its introduction remains useful historical documentation, but OpenAI’s deprecation notice confirms API retirement; current ChatGPT image generation should not automatically be labeled DALL·E 3.
Official website: openai.comLimits to check before you start
- The DALL·E API models were shut down on May 12, 2026.
- Historical pricing and ChatGPT availability claims should not be reused.
What can you use it for?
- Audit an older API integration.
- Distinguish legacy model names from current image features.
Who is it for?
- Developers maintaining older image API references or integrations.
How to use it
- Find whether an old integration names a DALL·E model.
- Read OpenAI’s deprecation and replacement guidance.
- Test a supported image workflow before migrating production use.
Core features
- Understand an older text-to-image model reference.
- Follow the official migration notice for current image APIs.
Benefits
- Understand an older text-to-image model reference.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start a new DALL·E 3 API integration?
Use a supported image model; the DALL·E API has been retired.
Is every image in ChatGPT a DALL·E 3 result?
No. Follow the current product’s image documentation.
Pricing & plans
There is no current DALL·E API plan to recommend here. Check billing for the supported image product you choose instead.
Company & contact information
- Company / team
- OpenAI
- Official documentation
- https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations
Product images
Open an image for the full view. These official product previews, documentation, interfaces and examples may include paid features; check the relevant plan.
Sources
Compiled from the linked official pricing and help pages, not a hands-on product test. Check current features, allowances and rights at the source.
- DALL·E 3 — official product documentationhttps://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/
- DALL·E 3 — official plans and helphttps://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations
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