# Is OpenAI GPT Image still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. OpenAI GPT Image is live and price-verified as of Sep 9, 2026.**

Category: AI Image Generation

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $20/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 9, 2026 · price source: https://openai.com/api/pricing/

## What it is

OpenAI's image generation runs natively inside ChatGPT through the GPT Image model, which replaced the older DALL-E system. The DALL-E API was shut down in May 2026 and the DALL-E tool in ChatGPT was retired in August 2026. GPT Image, now on gpt-image-1.5, renders text well and can edit uploaded photos, with limited free use and paid access via ChatGPT Plus at $20 a month or the API.
Sources: openai.com (https://openai.com/api/pricing/) · chatgpt.com (https://chatgpt.com)

## Use it

- OpenAI GPT Image: https://verdict.tools/go/openai-gpt-image (rel="sponsored nofollow")

## Options

- The best AI Image Generation: https://verdict.tools/best/ai-image-generation

## FAQ

### Is OpenAI GPT Image shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for OpenAI GPT Image as of Sep 9, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does OpenAI GPT Image cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $20/mo (verified Sep 9, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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