There are several ways how to use DALL-E to transform texts into images. The user needs to describe exactly what he wants to see created for the platform to work its “magic”. From there, she will consult a database and look for references to deliver the order as faithfully as possible.
How to register on DALL-E
The DALL-E does not have applications and must be accessed directly on the web, through the website labs.openai.com. After that, you need to sign up with a Google or Microsoft account or create a profile from scratch using your preferred email address.
If you already have an OpenAO account, possibly because you used ChatGPT, you can login using the same username and password.
How to use DALL-E to create images
The DALL-E is capable of creating any order of yours, as long as the text is well written. For example, if you just type “São Paulo”, it will deliver normal images of the city, but if the command is “giant ants attacking the center of São Paulo”, it will deliver a more detailed image.
- On the home screen, type what you want in the text bar and click “Generate”;
- That done, four results generated by artificial intelligence.
You can click on any of the generated images and perform the following actions:
- Edit: allows removing and inserting elements, expanding the background, uploading other images, among other possibilities;
- Share: provides the image link for you to publish it on other platforms;
- Variations: creates four more variations from the chosen image;
- Save: allows you to bookmark the image and create collections from it.
In addition, the tool also has the “Surprise me” button, which suggests a completely new creation, and “Upload”, to upload external materials.
How to Edit Images Using the DALL-E
DALL-E also has a powerful image editing tool. It works both with images created by the AI itself and files uploaded by you.
- On the home screen, tap “Upload an image”;
- Select an image and click “Crop” to crop or “Skip cropping” to use the full image;
- Click the square and plus icon in the toolbar below the photo;
- Select the area you want to edit;
- Type what you want to be edited in the text box;
- Click on “Generate”;
- Click on “Accept.
After basic editing, you can use other tools to improve the image, such as the eraser, which erases a specific area. Furthermore, DALL-E offers different versions of the same edition. You can also discard all results and redo from scratch.
Tips using the DALL-E
As stated earlier, prompts must be very detailed for DALL-E to deliver the best possible images. Here are some extra tips in this regard:
- Different styles: when a prompt is made without specifying a style, the platform delivers more “realistic” results. However, if you add elements like “create in surrealist art” or “make the image based on baroque art”, the DALL-E generates more specific results;
- Coherent texts: although the tool contemplates every detail of the order, it can make a huge mess in the image if the commands are confusing or have disorganized elements — which can generate completely bizarre images.
Initially, you might be disappointed with some results. That’s why it’s important to insert more elements and organize them in the text so that the platform can deliver more detailed productions that are closer to what is desired.
How to buy credits
DALL-E is not a completely free tool: it grants 50 credits on the first access, but later it is necessary to buy more units to request images again. Each of these units costs US$ 15 (R$ 75 reais, in direct conversion) and is equivalent to 115 credits.
- On the home screen, click on the “Buy credits” button;
- Enter how many credits you want to buy and click “Continue”;
- Add credit card, personal information and click “Add”;
- Clique em “Complete payment”.
It is important to consider that the platform only accepts credit cards to make the purchase, and the credits purchased have one year of validity.
If you enjoyed using DALL-E and want to try other similar platforms, a good tip is to learn how to use Midjourney to create amazing images.
