ChatGPT image-generation now available to all WhatsApp users

The image generation feature on OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is now available in WhatsApp to everyone, the company said.

The feature was previously available only through the ChatGPT web and mobile apps.

In a social media post on X, the company said, “ChatGPT image generation is now available in WhatsApp via 1-800-ChatGPT. Now available to everyone.”



It added, “Don't forget to link your ChatGPT account to 1-800-ChatGPT in WhatsApp to get more image generations.”

Last December, the company made its popular chatbot accessible through WhatsApp. This experimental service, called 1-800-ChatGPT, aims to make ChatGPT more accessible by eliminating the need for a dedicated account or app.

How to use ChatGPT on WhatsApp to generate images

• Save the official number: Add 1-800-ChatGPT (+1-800-242-8478) to your phone contacts.
• Start the chat: Open WhatsApp and send a simple “Hi” to the number.
• Link your OpenAI account: You’ll be prompted to verify your OpenAI account. Just follow the link to log in.
• Generate images: Once you're linked, you can send prompts like “a dragon flying over the Himalayas” or “dog playing with ball”. ChatGPT will reply with AI-generated images using its DALL-E model.

Image generation has rapidly become one of ChatGPT’s most popular features.