ChatGPT Images pricing & features

OpenAI's GPT Image models in ChatGPT (free tier with limited image creation) and in the API, which edits images with masks and reference images.

Score in AI Image Generators7.4 /10

At a glance

What it does well

The image API edits parts of an image with a mask and can generate from other images used as references.

Watch for

The free ChatGPT plan lists only limited image creation; more needs Go at $8 a month or higher.

Paid from$8/mo (Go)“Expanded access $8 / month” — chatgpt.com/pricing

Free planYes“Limited image creation” — chatgpt.com/pricing

Free trialNot published

✓Image editing · YesEdits an existing image: inpainting, outpainting or region edits.“Edit parts of an image by uploading an image and mask that identifies the areas to replace” — developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/image-generation
✓Reference images · YesUses an uploaded image as a style, character or composition reference.“Generate new images using other images as a reference” — developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/image-generation
–Upscaling · Not publishedBuilt-in image upscaling.
–Commercial use · Not publishedThe maker says generated images may be used commercially on at least one plan.
✓API · YesA public image-generation API documented on the maker's site.“The API lets you generate and edit images from text prompts using” — developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/image-generation

ChatGPT Images Go starts at $8/mo, and it has a free plan. Read from chatgpt.com on Oct 24, 2026.