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DALL-E 3

DALL-E 3 is a deprecated OpenAI image model that has been removed from the API; OpenAI recommends GPT-Image-2 for current image generation.

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In plain English

What is this model and why does it matter?

DALL-E 3 is OpenAI's deprecated text-to-image model. OpenAI has removed it from the API and recommends GPT-Image-2 for current image work.

Historical image-generation referenceMigration planningModel evolution research
Model overview

DALL-E 3: features, use cases and important details

DALL-E 3 was OpenAI’s text-to-image model used through the Images API.

Verified model facts

OpenAI’s current model documentation marks DALL-E 3 as deprecated and states that it has been removed from the API.

Best fit

The page is now useful for historical reference and migration guidance.

Current status

OpenAI recommends GPT-Image-2 for current image generation and editing.

Limitations

It cannot be used for new API integrations and old per-image pricing should not be displayed as current.

Get started

How to use this model

  1. Do not start a new DALL-E 3 API integration.
  2. Review OpenAI's current model page.
  3. Migrate image generation to a supported GPT Image model.
  4. Retest prompts and output settings.
  5. Remove historical pricing from current integration docs.
Copy and try

Example prompts

  • Historical example: create an illustration from this product description.
Capabilities

What it can do

  • Historical text-to-image generation
Best for

Practical use cases

  • Historical reference
  • Migration documentation
Pricing

What does it cost?

Deprecated and removed from the OpenAI API. Historical per-image prices should not be shown as current.

Simple summaryThere is no current DALL-E 3 API price because the model has been removed from the API.

What stands out

  • Important milestone in prompt-following image generation

Things to consider

  • Deprecated
  • Removed from API
  • No current integration
Limitations

Important restrictions and trade-offs

  • No longer callable through the OpenAI API
  • Historical pricing and API guidance are obsolete
SimplifyAITools verdict

Our editorial take

Keep as a historical profile only; OpenAI explicitly directs current image-generation work to GPT-Image-2.

References

Primary sources

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