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A new AI that can create realistic images and art from a text description

Latest Version DALL•E 2 for Windows PC
Requirements

Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10/Windows 11

Updated June 25, 2023
Author OpenAI
Category Imaging and Digital Photo
License Freeware
Language English
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Overview

DALL-E 2 (also stylized as DALL•E 2) is an advanced image construction deep learning model developed by research organization OpenAI that has the ability to generate brand new realistic and eye-pleasing digital images and stylized art images using only natural language text input descriptions provided by users.
With the built-in ability to reliably parse natural language phrases, search a large library of photos collected from public web sources, combine styles, attributes and concepts into a realistic image that greatly resembles a real work of art or a realistic photograph, DALL-E 2 for Windows PC has opened a new frontier of image generation and enabled public, teams, organizations, and businesses of all sizes to unleash their creativity and reach a new audience with widely innovative digital content.

It can combine concepts, attributes, and styles

Built on top of the GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) platform, DALL-E 2 is today capable of easily handling content in numerous styles, including photorealistic images, paintings, cartoons, emoji, pixel art, and many others. The AI engine can realistically and easily handle numerous objects described by user prompts (including humans, their bodies, and facial expressions), background environments, lightning setups, historical eras, all manner of fantasy, science fiction, dreamlike and other settings, and many other creative elements. It can enhance user prompts with additional comparable elements, create realistic variations on the base image, and much more.

It can be tested freely by anyone by simply visiting its official webpage in any modern browser. Users first must create a free account, after which they will receive free 50 credits for image generation, and 15 additional credits each month. The process of image generation is very simple. Users only need to input a detailed text description, with as many descriptors are they want. Then, a click on the “Generate” button will start the procedure of image generation. The webapp will offer four variations of the image, with the users being able to download all of them or require additional variations.

It can expand images beyond what’s in the original canvas, creating expansive new compositions

In its current version, some limitations exist. This powerful webapp service can sometimes misinterpret user text, and it often has trouble recreating text on the screen. Since its appearance in the market in early 2021 (with the current version arriving in the summer of 2022), DALL-E 2 has caused a strong public reaction, with many praising its capabilities, while others criticizing its reliance on public datasets, built-in algorithmic bias, capability to propagate damaging deepfakes, and possible job market destabilization via technological unemployment for graphic designers, artists, and photographers. Early users have created over 3 million images to date and helped to improve safety processes.

In addition to direct access to the website image generation, website developers can also embed this highly effective tool into other web destinations using provided APIs and detailed documentation.

How to Use

DALL-E 2 is a large-scale, multimodal language model developed by OpenAI. In order to use it, you will need to have an API key from OpenAI, which you can apply for on their website. Once you have the API key, you can use it to access DALL-E 2's capabilities through the OpenAI API.

You can use DALL-E 2 in several ways, such as:
  • Text generation: You can use the app to generate text based on a prompt or a set of keywords.
  • Image generation: You can use the app to generate images based on a text prompt or a set of keywords.
  • Text-to-image: You can use DALL-E 2 to generate images based on a text prompt.
  • Image-to-text: You can use the app to generate text based on an image.
  • Text-to-text: You can use program to generate text based on a text prompt.

You can access DALL-E 2's capabilities through the OpenAI API by making HTTP requests to the API endpoint, passing in your API key and the necessary parameters for the specific task you want to perform. OpenAI also provides libraries for various programming languages that make it easier to access the API.

You can also use the OpenAI Playground which is a web-based interface for experimenting with the app and other OpenAI models.

FAQ

Which types of users and organizations can benefit from using DALL·E 2?

It can be utilized by a variety of users and organizations, such as mid-sized businesses, small businesses, enterprises, freelancers, non-profits, and government entities.

In terms of language support, what languages is DALL·E 2 capable of working with?

DALL·E 2 primarily supports the English language.

Are there any other software or services that DALL·E 2 can integrate with?

Yes, It can integrate with other platforms like Microsoft Designer, OpenAI, Tome, and Workona.

The good and the bad

The AI art generator, It can produce multiple high-quality outputs with the use of precise and descriptive text prompts. The high-quality images can be generated in seconds, as opposed to the hours or days it would take a traditional painter or digital artist. Additionally, it offers the advantage of being a cost-effective solution, as there are no location or labor fees. However, it also has its limitations, such as not being able to generate inappropriate content.

It uses its own understanding of the subject, style, color palettes, and desired conceptual meaning to generate the output. It also allows you to generate up to four variants of each image, each with its own unique style.

The program also allows for easy editing without any prior experience. You can ask the program to add or remove elements from an image or change the frame of view by zooming in and out. However, it does have limitations and drawbacks which should be taken into consideration.

The limitations

The quality of the output generated by DALL-E 2 largely depends on the quality of the text prompt provided. The more specific the prompt, the higher the chances of getting the desired output. However, the system has some intrinsic limitations. For example, DALL-E 2 is not yet very proficient with compositionality, meaning it may have difficulty merging multiple objects or object properties such as shape, orientation, and color. Additionally, it can also fail to perform adequately even with relatively simple prompts.

For example, if we typed in "a hundred frogs dressed as Roman soldiers marching through a desert" the result was unsatisfactory even after we tried out multiple prompt variations. Another example is when we tried out a simple prompt "a t-rex riding a unicycle in front of the Eifel Tower" the program replaced the unicycle with a bicycle. These examples show some of DALL-E 2's limitations and its potential consequences for the company and its users.

PROS

  • DALL-E 2 generates realistic digital and stylized art images using natural language input.
  • It can combine concepts, attributes, and styles.
  • Users can test it for free, and it's easy to use.
  • It can expand images beyond the original canvas.
  • Developers can embed DALL-E 2 into other websites using provided APIs.

CONS

  • It has limitations, such as misinterpreting user text and trouble recreating text on the screen.
  • It relies on public datasets and has built-in algorithmic bias.
  • It's capable of propagating damaging deepfakes and may lead to job market destabilization.
  • It cannot generate inappropriate content.

Conclusion

The app is not yet a perfect technology, as it is still a work in progress. However, as with all machine learning, the program is becoming increasingly advanced over time. From a technological standpoint, DALL-E 2 represents a significant advancement in the field of AI. Until recently, it was thought that AI systems would not be able to outperform humans in creative fields in the near future. But DALL-E 2 for Windows PC has already challenged that notion.

While it is true that OpenAI has implemented certain measures to prevent the potential misuse of DALL-E 2, it is not a foolproof solution. It remains to be seen how long it will be before rival AI systems without ethical boundaries appear on the market. As the industry continues to evolve, we will be closely monitoring the development of AI art generators and the technology behind them.

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