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ChatGPT is constantly evolving, and its latest multi-modality update brings it exciting capabilities when it comes to images. It can not only draw but also edit pictures you provide. You can do this through words alone or with additional materials and specifications to achieve the desired changes. This article will guide you on how to use ChatGPT for image editing, explore its effectiveness, and discuss the limitations.

Contents

• How to Edit Images in ChatGPT
• How Good Is Image Editing in ChatGPT?

How to Edit Images in ChatGPT

To edit images in ChatGPT, having a GPT model capable of this is essential. While OpenAI’s GPT-4 model is gradually rolling out to free users, it doesn’t currently have the full image-editing functionality. For now, a ChatGPT Plus subscription is likely required. This will likely change in the future as ChatGPT becomes a multi-modal AI chatbot accessible to everyone.

For more information on ChatGPT Plus and how to subscribe, refer to our guide on ChatGPT subscriptions.

Step 1: Navigate to the ChatGPT website and log in.

Step 2: You can ask ChatGPT to draw something for you, upload an image using the paper clip attachment tool, or provide a link to an image.

If you have uploaded or linked an image, give ChatGPT a clear prompt about the changes you want it to make. Be specific, offer art style suggestions, or indicate the focus area of the image. If you have asked ChatGPT to create something, you can be more detailed. Select the image, and then use the selection tool in the top right to select the parts you want to edit. Select the tool and click and drag like a paintbrush to define the editing areas. Once done, add your prompt in the text field and tell ChatGPT what you want it to change or add.

It should be noted that prompt editing is not yet precise, and it often feels more like an art rather than a science. The results greatly depend on the text prompt, your selection, and the AI model you are using. For example, GPT-4 is different from GPT-4o. Experiment with different editing options by selecting different image parts, changing the prompt text, or providing additional materials to better guide the AI.

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How Good Is Image Editing in ChatGPT?

The truth is that it’s “not bad.” When it works well, it can be extremely effective. You can use the selection tool to fine-tune text in an image or remove unwanted elements from the background. Its performance is similar to that of Photoshop’s generative AI functions. However, when it doesn’t work as expected, it can sometimes do the opposite or not produce any results at all. During our testing for this guide, ChatGPT would confidently claim to have made the requested changes, only to find that it had simply reproduced the image without any alterations. If you pointed this out, it might generate a new version based on the original prompt.

In other words, if you are a professional with expertise in image editing, ChatGPT is not a suitable replacement for Photoshop or its alternatives. However, if you want to make more fundamental changes to the art style of an image, it can be quite useful.

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

30 minutes

What You Need

• ChatGPT account

• ChatGPT Plus subscription (optional)

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In conclusion, ChatGPT offers promising capabilities for image editing, although it still has some limitations. Experimenting with different techniques and prompts can help you make the most of its features. As ChatGPT continues to evolve, we can expect even better image editing functionality in the future.