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OpenAI DALL-E 3 Text-To-Image Generation API Managed Endpoint | WaveSpeedAI

openai/dall-e-3

OpenAI DALL·E 3 for high-fidelity text-to-image generation available as a managed API on WaveSpeedAI. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

If set to true, the function will wait for the result to be generated and uploaded before returning the response. It allows you to get the result directly in the response. This property is only available through the API.
If enabled, the output will be encoded into a BASE64 string instead of a URL. This property is only available through the API.

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A breathtaking aerial view shows a river winding like a dark ribbon through lush fields and hills, reflecting the soft pink-orange hues of sunrise or sunset in a serene, picturesque landscape.

Your request will cost $0.04 per run.

For $1 you can run this model approximately 25 times.

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A breathtaking aerial view shows a river winding like a dark ribbon through lush fields and hills, reflecting the soft pink-orange hues of sunrise or sunset in a serene, picturesque landscape.
A drone camera circles a historic church on a rocky outcrop along the Amalfi Coast, highlighting its stunning architecture, tiered patios, and the dramatic coastal views with waves crashing below and people enjoying the scene in the warm afternoon light.
A playful dog in a pink coat with a red leash dashes across a muddy field with sparse crops. The camera tracks its energetic movement from right to left against a backdrop of trees and distant power lines under an overcast sky. The realistic, medium shot captures a candid, lively moment in soft, diffused light.
A breathtaking aerial view shows a river winding like a dark ribbon through lush fields and hills, reflecting the soft pink-orange hues of sunrise or sunset in a serene, picturesque landscape.
A coastal landscape painting with a prominent archway is displayed on an easel in a bright studio. A camera pan reveals a table cluttered with art supplies and a potted plant, enhancing the artistic vibe. Large windows and soft natural lighting create a cozy, creative atmosphere.
A tomato surfing on a piece of lettuce down a waterfall of ranch dressing, with exaggerated surfing moves and creamy wave effects to highlight the 3D animated fun.
Chinese ancient style, realism. A young woman, dressed in an embroidered red qipao, walks along the ancient streets of a bustling Chinese town. The red lanterns hanging above her sway gently in the evening breeze, and her calm, confident stride contrasts with the lively atmosphere of merchants and performers around her.
A black-and-white film captures a pianist playing in an empty, decaying theater. His deft fingers and echoing music create a haunting ambiance as dust motes float in the faint light. The gleaming grand piano under the spotlight contrasts with the worn seats and peeling walls, evoking nostalgia.
A vibrant green parrot with hints of yellow and blue perches on a person’s lap, who is wearing grey pants. The parrot features a white beak, grey head, and a black eye. In the background, a red couch and a TV displaying a colorful video with “bilibili” text complete the scene.
A panda bear with distinct black patches climbs and rests on a wooden log platform amid lush, natural foliage.
A serene, mystical forest at dawn, soft golden sunlight filtering through towering ancient trees, glowing mist rising from the forest floor. A lone majestic white stag stands beside a crystal-clear pond, its antlers luminescent. Watercolor illustration, ethereal and inspirational mood, close-up perspective.

README

OpenAI DALL·E 3

DALL·E 3 is OpenAI’s most advanced text-to-image system, capable of generating highly detailed, realistic, and creative visuals directly from natural language descriptions. It builds upon OpenAI’s extensive world knowledge and artistic training to create images that are accurate, expressive, and aligned with your intent.

🎨 Key Features

  • Natural Language Understanding Converts descriptive prompts into coherent, visually rich images with impressive contextual accuracy.

  • Flexible Visual Styles Supports multiple artistic directions — from photorealistic renderings to digital art, concept sketches, and more.

  • Text Rendering Accurately incorporates text and signage into generated images for posters, packaging, and editorial design.

  • Global Knowledge Integration Leverages OpenAI’s broad factual grounding to produce culturally and contextually accurate imagery.

🛡️ Safety & Reliability

  • Built-in safety filters to prevent generation of unsafe or restricted content.

  • Incorporates C2PA metadata for content authenticity and traceability.

  • Optional moderation sensitivity parameter:

    • auto (default) – Standard filtering
    • low – Less restrictive filtering for research and artistic use

⚙️ Capabilities

  • Input: Text prompt (supports natural language)

  • Output: Static image

  • Supported Styles: Photorealistic, digital painting, illustration, abstract, minimalist, cinematic, and more

  • Supported Quality: standard, hd

  • Resolution Options:

    • 1024×1024
    • 1024×1792
    • 1792×1024

💰 Pricing

QualityResolutionPrice per Image (USD)
Standard1024×1024$0.040
Standard1024×1792 / 1792×1024$0.080
HD1024×1024$0.080
HD1024×1792 / 1792×1024$0.120

💡 Best Use Cases

  • Marketing & Branding — Generate ad-ready visuals and concept mockups effortlessly.
  • Design & Illustration — Quickly iterate creative ideas and styles.
  • Education & Media — Create visual assets for courses, articles, and storytelling.
  • Content Creation — Produce social posts, thumbnails, and blog images with minimal effort.

📝 Notes

  • For best results, use clear, focused prompts (e.g., “A cinematic portrait of a woman standing under neon lights in Tokyo”).
  • All generations comply with OpenAI’s content and safety guidelines.