When was DALL-E 3 released?

DALL-E 3 was released on 3 Oct 2023.

Is DALL-E open source?

No. DALL-E 3 is closed: the weights are not released and it is available through an API or app only.

Can DALL-E be used commercially?

Yes. Commercial use of DALL-E 3 is allowed under the Proprietary licence.

Where can I use DALL-E?

DALL-E 3 is available via Official API and Consumer app.

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DALL-E

OpenAI

DALL-E is an image generation model line from OpenAI. The latest release is DALL-E 3 (3 Oct 2023). This page tracks all 2 DALL-E releases since 6 Apr 2022, with specs, licensing, and how to access each one. Official site →

DALL-E 3released 3 Oct 2023

ClosedFreemiumOfficial APIConsumer app

Native ChatGPT integration; major improvement in following complex prompts; better text in images

License: Proprietary
Commercial use: Allowed
Availability: Official API, Consumer app

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DALL-E 2released 6 Apr 2022

ClosedFreemiumOfficial APIConsumer app

Inpainting and outpainting; 4x higher resolution than DALL-E 1; CLIP-guided diffusion

License: Proprietary
Commercial use: Allowed
Availability: Official API, Consumer app
Resolution: 1024x1024

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FAQ

When was DALL-E 3 released?: DALL-E 3 was released on 3 Oct 2023.
Is DALL-E open source?: No. DALL-E 3 is closed: the weights are not released and it is available through an API or app only.
Can DALL-E be used commercially?: Yes. Commercial use of DALL-E 3 is allowed under the Proprietary licence.
Where can I use DALL-E?: DALL-E 3 is available via Official API and Consumer app.

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