How To Transform Your Photo Into Artistic Masterpiece With ChatGPT
To give you an idea of what’s possible, here are some images I created using the Studio Ghibli style:

After testing this new AI image generation feature, here are my findings and thoughts:

Is the Feature Free to Use?
Update: OpenAI has recently made this feature free for all users, including those without a ChatGPT Plus subscription.

No, apparently it’s not.

During my testing with a non-subscribed ChatGPT account, I consistently received an “Error in message stream” message. While the platform doesn’t explicitly state that image generation requires a paid subscription, I recommend using a ChatGPT Plus subscription for the best experience.

ChatGPT error message when using free account for AI image generation

What Are the Usage Limits?
Based on my experience with bulk image generation, I encountered a rate limit after creating approximately 6-7 images. The system then prompted me to wait about X minutes before generating another image.

ChatGPT AI image generation rate limit warning message

How Long Does Image Generation Take?
The process takes a while, with each image generation taking approximately 2-4 minutes on average.

One frustrating aspect is that it occasionally displays connection errors. However, you can simply provide the prompt again, and it will restart the generation process from scratch.

ChatGPT AI image generation connection error message

What Artistic Styles Are Available?
The possibilities are virtually endless…

Beyond the Ghibli style, you can transform your images into countless artistic variations.

I experimented with an image from Unsplash using various styles. Here’s the original image:

Original portrait photo before AI style transformation

Here are the transformations I created:

Studio Ghibli Style:
Portrait transformed into Studio Ghibli animation style

Shinchan Style:
Portrait transformed into Shinchan cartoon style

Dragon Ball Z Style:
Portrait transformed into Dragon Ball Z anime style

SpongeBob Style:
Portrait transformed into SpongeBob SquarePants style

Minecraft Style:
Portrait transformed into Minecraft pixel art style

LEGO Style:
Portrait transformed into LEGO brick style

Pixar Style:
Portrait transformed into Pixar animation style

And for fun, I even tried The Simpsons style, because why not:
Portrait transformed into The Simpsons cartoon style

Here are more style suggestions you can experiment with:

Rick and Morty, South Park, Family Guy, Naruto, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Roblox, Fortnite, Among Us, Barbie and Ken, Chibi, Cyberpunk, and many more!

What Prompts Should I Use?
The prompt structure is straightforward. For example, to transform your image into Ghibli style, simply use:

"Recreate image in Ghibli Studio style"

Or for any other style, follow this format:

"Recreate image in [style] style"

Image Quality
The sample image I used was a portrait of 1000×1500 pixels. The AI-generated version was 1024×1536 pixels, maintaining the same aspect ratio with slightly higher quality.

I attempted to upscale the generated images using prompts like "upscale generated image". While this produced more vibrant colors, it didn’t actually increase the resolution. For true image upscaling, I recommend using specialized tools like Topaz.

Final Thoughts
This ChatGPT AI art generation feature is truly remarkable. The generated images closely match the intended styles, and the quality is impressive. Combined with image upscaling tools like Topaz, these AI-generated images make excellent personalized wallpapers for your devices.

So, grab your favorite photos and start experimenting with different artistic styles. Whether you’re looking to create unique wallpapers, social media content, or just having fun with AI art, this feature offers endless creative possibilities. Happy creating.