DALL-E Prompt Builder
Build optimized prompts for OpenAI's DALL-E 3 with style presets and one-click copy
Subject & Details
Style Modifiers
Quality Enhancement
Add quality descriptors to improve output. Common terms: high quality, detailed, 4K, professional, masterpiece.
Generated Prompt
85/4000 charactersSelected Size: 1024x1024
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What is the DALL-E Prompt Builder?
This tool helps you craft optimized prompts for OpenAI's DALL-E 3, one of the most capable AI image generation models available. DALL-E 3 can understand complex, nuanced prompts and generate highly detailed images that closely match your descriptions.
Unlike Midjourney, DALL-E doesn't require special parameters or syntax. It works best with natural language descriptions that are clear and detailed. This builder helps you structure your prompts effectively.
How to Use This Tool
Describe Your Subject
Enter what you want to generate. Be specific and descriptive — DALL-E 3 excels at understanding detailed natural language prompts.
Add Style Elements
Choose from preset styles, art mediums, lighting, and mood options to shape the visual style of your image.
Select Size
Choose square (1024×1024), landscape (1792×1024), or portrait (1024×1792) based on your needs.
Copy & Generate
Copy the prompt and use it in ChatGPT (with DALL-E), the OpenAI API, or other DALL-E 3 interfaces.
DALL-E 3 Key Features
Natural Language
No special syntax required. Write prompts in plain English with complex, nuanced descriptions.
High Fidelity
Excellent at following prompts accurately. Better text rendering than many competitors.
Multiple Sizes
Supports square, landscape, and portrait orientations at high resolution (up to 1792px).
Safety Built-in
DALL-E 3 has robust content policies and won't generate inappropriate or harmful content.
Pro Tip: Be Specific
DALL-E 3 responds well to detailed descriptions. Instead of "a cat," try "a fluffy orange tabby cat sitting on a windowsill, looking at raindrops on the glass, soft afternoon light, cozy atmosphere." More detail usually means better results.
Important: API Access Required
DALL-E 3 is available through ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or the OpenAI API (pay-per-image). This tool builds prompts — you'll need an OpenAI account to generate images.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the character limit for DALL-E prompts?
DALL-E 3 accepts prompts up to 4000 characters. This builder tracks your character count and warns you if you exceed the limit.
How is DALL-E 3 different from DALL-E 2?
DALL-E 3 has vastly improved prompt understanding, better image quality, and can render text much more accurately. It also tends to follow complex instructions more faithfully.
How much does DALL-E 3 cost?
Via API: Standard quality costs $0.040 per image (1024×1024), $0.080 for larger sizes. HD quality is $0.080-0.120. ChatGPT Plus includes limited DALL-E 3 usage for $20/month.
Can I use negative prompts with DALL-E?
DALL-E 3 doesn't have a dedicated negative prompt parameter like Midjourney. However, you can include phrases like "without text" or "no watermark" in your prompt to achieve similar effects.
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