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DALL-E 2

AI Image Editing Model

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OpenAI's legacy image generation model supporting generations, edits with masks (inpainting), and variations

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The DALL-E 2 gallery highlights the model's capacity for text-to-image and inpainting across 4 curated examples. These samples demonstrate the legacy engine's historical approach to stylistic variations and masked edits.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A wide, cinematic shot of a sophisticated artisan chocolate boutique at dusk, where the name "DALL-E 2" is elegantly etched in gold leaf lettering on the dark wooden header above the large glass storefront. Inside, warm amber lighting illuminates rows of handcrafted pralines, while the wet cobblestone street outside reflects the rich glow of the shop. Professional color grading with deep shadows and soft highlights, 16:9 aspect ratio.

A wide, cinematic shot of a sophisticated artisan chocolate boutique at dusk,...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A high resolution image of the text 'Lumenfall' made out of a computer chip.

A high resolution image of the text 'Lumenfall' made out of a computer chip.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: CCTV footage of Jesus Christ stealing a bike

CCTV footage of Jesus Christ stealing a bike

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: Crungus

Crungus

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: Jar Jar Binks at the Nuremberg Trials

Jar Jar Binks at the Nuremberg Trials

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: courtroom sketch of Snoop Dogg being sued by Snoopy

courtroom sketch of Snoop Dogg being sued by Snoopy

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: close-up photo of two realistic human hands holding a coffee cup, ten fingers visible, natural anatomy, no extra fingers

close-up photo of two realistic human hands holding a coffee cup, ten fingers...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A green sign that says "Very Deep Learning" and is at the edge of the Grand Canyon, Two baseballs to the left of three tennis balls, and A plate that has no bananas on it. There is a glass without orange juice next to it.

A green sign that says "Very Deep Learning" and is at the edge of the Grand C...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A capybara dancing tango with a cat

A capybara dancing tango with a cat

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: Two Prussian soldiers wearing spiked pith helmets are facing each other and playing a game of ring toss by attempting to toss metal rings over the spike on the other soldier's helmet.

Two Prussian soldiers wearing spiked pith helmets are facing each other and p...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A digital illustration of a star with exactly 9 points.

A digital illustration of a star with exactly 9 points.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A dolphin is using its fluke to discipline a mermaid by paddling it across the backside.

A dolphin is using its fluke to discipline a mermaid by paddling it across th...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A real octopus with each tentacle covered by a sock puppet.

A real octopus with each tentacle covered by a sock puppet.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A raytraced scene with five solid colored cubes. The red cube is stacked on the blue cube. The blue cube is stacked on the green cube. The green cube is stacked on a purple cube. The purple cube is stacked on a yellow cube. So the order from top to bottom is: red, blue, green, purple, yellow. The cubes are partially translucent and made of glass.

A raytraced scene with five solid colored cubes. The red cube is stacked on t...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A painting of a powerful angelic blacksmith holding a molten halo with a pair of metallic tongs and striking it with a holy blacksmith's hammer upon a celestial crucible.

A painting of a powerful angelic blacksmith holding a molten halo with a pair...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A man with only four fingers on one hand and six fingers on his other hand.

A man with only four fingers on one hand and six fingers on his other hand.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A photo of a brightly colored coral snake but with the bands of color red, blue, green, purple, and yellow in that exact order.

A photo of a brightly colored coral snake but with the bands of color red, bl...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A flat earth-like planet which resembles a flat disc is overpopulated with people. The people are densely packed together such that they are spilling over the edges of the planet. The darkly satirical headline reads: 'Real estate is assessed via concentric pricing bands becoming progressively cheaper as one moves closer to the outer rim.'

A flat earth-like planet which resembles a flat disc is overpopulated with pe...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A frustrated Einstein fighting a Eureka moment - the sparking idea light-bulb floats above his head, flickering and only dimly illuminating a partially obscured chalkboard with Schrödinger's equation written on it, ĤΨ = EΨ.

A frustrated Einstein fighting a Eureka moment - the sparking idea light-bulb...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A standard 2d maze with a single clearly marked exit and a single clearly marked entrance. A dashed line indicates the successful route through the maze.

A standard 2d maze with a single clearly marked exit and a single clearly mar...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A fantasy illustration of an arctic pirate on the bridge of their galleon ship. The pirate has a stilted peg leg made out of pure ice and wields a cutlass.

A fantasy illustration of an arctic pirate on the bridge of their galleon shi...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A twenty-sided die (D20) with the first twenty prime numbers (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71) on the faces.

A twenty-sided die (D20) with the first twenty prime numbers (2, 3, 5, 7, 11,...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A capybara dancing tango with a cat

A capybara dancing tango with a cat

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasses and a beach hat.

A photo of a Corgi dog riding a bike in Times Square. It is wearing sunglasse...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A photorealistic image of an astronaut riding a horse

A photorealistic image of an astronaut riding a horse

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: a horse riding an astronaut

a horse riding an astronaut

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A cute corgi lives in a house made out of sushi.

A cute corgi lives in a house made out of sushi.

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: CCTV footage of Jesus Christ stealing a bike

CCTV footage of Jesus Christ stealing a bike

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A dragon flying through Fifth Avenue in NYC

A dragon flying through Fifth Avenue in NYC

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: an armchair in the shape of an avocado

an armchair in the shape of an avocado

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: an illustration of a baby daikon radish in a tutu walking a dog

an illustration of a baby daikon radish in a tutu walking a dog

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A hyper-realistic, wide-angle interior shot of a sun-drenched minimalist ceramic studio. In the center, a weathered wooden workbench holds several unfinished clay vessels, a bowl of water reflecting the skylight, and fine sculpting tools. Dust motes dance in the heavy afternoon light streaming through large industrial windows. The background features open wooden shelving filled with textured pottery in earthy tones of terracotta, sage, and cream. Soft bokeh, 8k resolution, cinematic lighting, shot on 35mm lens.

A hyper-realistic, wide-angle interior shot of a sun-drenched minimalist cera...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A hyper-realistic, wide-angle cinematic shot of a master carpenter's sun-drenched workshop. In the foreground, a beautifully crafted walnut dining table is mid-assembly, showing intricate dovetail joints and fine wood grain textures. Sawdust particles dance in the warm shafts of light streaming through large industrial windows. The background is filled with organized racks of hand tools, vintage planes, and rolls of blueprints. 4:3 landscape, shallow depth of field, professional architectural photography style.

A hyper-realistic, wide-angle cinematic shot of a master carpenter's sun-dren...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2 — prompt: A sunlit, rustic bakery storefront with a large glass window displaying the hand-painted gold leaf typography "THE GOLDEN CRUST" on the pane. A cozy capybara sits quietly on the sidewalk by the door, watching people pass by. 8k, warm tones.

A sunlit, rustic bakery storefront with a large glass window displaying the h...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #23 of 68 in the "Candid Street Photography" arena challenge — prompt: A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.

Arena challenge: Candid Street Photography

A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in l...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #29 of 69 in the "Modern Clean Menu" arena challenge — prompt: Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.

Arena challenge: Modern Clean Menu

Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #44 of 69 in the "Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge" arena challenge — prompt: Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.

Arena challenge: Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, pat...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #35 of 70 in the "The Halloween Invitation" arena challenge — prompt: Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom:
Date: 30.10.2026
Time: 7pm
Location: The Arches, NYC

Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.

Arena challenge: The Halloween Invitation

Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky bord...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #44 of 71 in the "Fantasy Warrior" arena challenge — prompt: Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.

Arena challenge: Fantasy Warrior

Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair ...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #47 of 72 in the "Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow" arena challenge — prompt: Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.

Arena challenge: Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, t...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #31 of 68 in the "The Reversed Rodeo" arena challenge — prompt: Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.

Arena challenge: The Reversed Rodeo

Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, high...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #51 of 70 in the "Geometric Composition" arena challenge — prompt: A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.

Arena challenge: Geometric Composition

A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On to...

Arena challenge: Vintage Cafe Logo

Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome wit...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #47 of 70 in the "Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility" arena challenge — prompt: Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only.
Steps (stop at landing):
1. Launch (Saturn Vicon)
2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon)
3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon)
4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon)
5. Descent (lunar module descending icon)
6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon)
Small supporting elements (minimal text):
• Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names:
Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins.
• Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only.
Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.

Arena challenge: Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission....

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #66 of 69 in the "Chalkboard Menu" arena challenge — prompt: Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board.
Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’.
Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’.
At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’.
Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.

Arena challenge: Chalkboard Menu

Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the ex...

AI image generated by DALL-E 2, ranked #69 of 69 in the "The Capybara Taxi Driver" arena challenge — prompt: Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel.

In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.

Arena challenge: The Capybara Taxi Driver

Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is dr...