How much does DALL-E API cost?

DALL-E API starts at $0.0200 per 1M input tokens. See the full pricing table above for all models.

Does DALL-E offer batch pricing?

Batch pricing is not currently listed for DALL-E. Check the official pricing page for updates.

Does DALL-E offer cached input pricing?

Cached input pricing is not currently listed for DALL-E.

Where can I find official DALL-E pricing?

Official DALL-E pricing is available at https://openai.com/api/pricing/

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DALL-E pricing - 2026

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DALL-E API starts at $0.0200/1M input tokens. Prices effective since January 1, 2025.

Model	Input $/1M	Output $/1M	Notes
DALL-E 3 Standard 1024×1024	$0.0400	—	$0.04 per image at 1024×1024
DALL-E 3 Standard 1024×1792	$0.0800	—	$0.08 per image at 1024×1792 or 1792×1024
DALL-E 3 HD 1024×1024	$0.0800	—	$0.08 per image HD at 1024×1024
DALL-E 3 HD 1024×1792	$0.120	—	$0.12 per image HD at 1024×1792
DALL-E 2 1024×1024	$0.0200	—	$0.02 per image at 1024×1024

Prices effective since January 1, 2025. Verified May 27, 2026. Confirm at official pricing page before billing.

Prices shown are sourced from official DALL-E documentation and updated automatically when changes are detected. Prices effective since January 1, 2025. Verified May 27, 2026. Always confirm current pricing at DALL-E's official pricing page before making billing decisions. Tickerr is not affiliated with DALL-E.

Cost calculator

Estimated monthly cost · 70% input / 30% output split

cheapestDALL-E 2 1024×1024$0.014

DALL-E 3 Standard 1024×1024$0.028

DALL-E 3 Standard 1024×1792$0.056

DALL-E 3 HD 1024×1024$0.056

DALL-E 3 HD 1024×1792$0.084

Price history

Input price per 1M tokens - tracked from Jan 1, 2025

Prices scraped daily from official provider documentation. Chart shows input token pricing.

DALL-E usage limits by plan

Pay-as-you-goFree

Max Resolution	1792x1024 pixels	DALL-E 3 max resolution
Images Per Minute	5 images	Default tier rate limit
Output Formats	PNG, JPEG, WebP formats
Style Options	vivid, natural options	DALL-E 3 style parameter

DALL-E features and capabilities

Generation

Text to Image	✓ Yes	State-of-the-art image generation
HD Quality	✓ Yes	High-detail 1792×1024 images
Style Control	✓ Yes	Vivid or Natural style parameter
Inpainting	✓ Yes	Edit specific regions of images (DALL-E 2)
Multiple Sizes	✓ Yes	Square, portrait, and landscape
Prompt Revision	✓ Yes	DALL-E 3 auto-improves prompts

Integrations & API

API Access	✓ Yes	Full REST API via OpenAI
ChatGPT Integration	✓ Yes	Available inside ChatGPT Plus

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About DALL-E API pricing

DALL-E API pricing is set by OpenAI and billed per million tokens processed. Input tokens (your prompt) and output tokens (the response) are priced separately.

Prices on this page are sourced from official OpenAI documentation and updated when DALL-E announces pricing changes. Check the official DALL-E pricing page for the most current rates.

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