DALL-E 2 is one of the most popular AI platforms that gives users the opportunity to create amazing works of art from text descriptions. In this article, Quantrimang.com will show you how to create AI collages from scratch as well as edit your own images on the platform.
What is DALL-E 2?
DALL-E 2 is an AI image generation platform that allows users to create images from scratch using text descriptions. It runs on an artificial intelligence program called GPT-3, which takes natural language and converts it into images.
The platform also allows users to upload their own images and edit them with text prompts to create entirely new works of art. Additionally, the created variations are editable for further improvements.
DALL-E 2 is currently in beta and requires waiting list registration to gain access. It's not too different from Midjourney, another AI art creation tool. Here's how to use Midjourney.
How to get access to DALL-E 2
To sign up for the waiting list, visit the Open AI website and enter your details. Don't expect an invitation right away. You may have to wait a few weeks for access during the beta period as there are hundreds of thousands of users on the waiting list.
How much does DALL-E 2 cost?
DALL-E 2 runs on a credit system. Initially, users get 50 free credits in the first month and get 15 new credits every month on the same day of initial signup. You can purchase additional credits in packs of 115 credits for $15.
A few things worth noting about the credits:
- Free credits are valid for the month only.
- Purchased credits are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
- You own the images you create on DALL-E 2 and can use them for personal or commercial purposes.
- Your ownership rights are the same for both free and paid credits.
If you're new to AI-generated art, consider watching YouTube tutorials before you start experimenting with your free credits. They happen extremely fast because each new image or variation created costs a credit.
How to navigate DALL-E 2
First, the article shows you how to navigate DALL-E 2. Let's look at each section so that when it comes time to create images, you'll know where to go.
Shortcut Homepage
If you're editing an image or performing some other function and want to quickly return to the home page, click DALL-E or the icon next to it in the upper left corner of the page.
My Collection
My Collection is also found in the upper left corner of the page. Here you'll find all the artwork you've created, including variations.
Surprise Me
When you click Surprise Mea random reminder will be generated. It's a great way to test out DALL-E 2 if you're out of ideas. This will not cause you to lose credit unless you decide to click Generate.
If not, you can keep clicking Surprise Me and it will quickly create a new reminder for you to try.
Generate
Generate is the main tool in DALL-E 2. Every time you click, it generates an image based on your entered text.
Upload an image for editing
When you click Upload an Image to Edit (located below the bar where you enter the prompt), you will see a pop-up window from which you can upload the file. We will talk more about this later.
Sample images
You can't miss the images on the main page. They are all examples of images created from scratch on the DALL-E 2. If you hover over an image, it will display a prompt for the text used to create that image.
User Profile tab
You will find your user information in the upper right corner of the page. From here, you can purchase credits and access other features.
Recent and New
Below the user profile is the history icon. Here you will find thumbnails for your recent images. If you click Newit will delete all the images and create a new session in the history.
How to use DALL-E 2 to create works of art
As mentioned before, box Generate will be the main space to create art in DALL-E 2. You just need to describe what you want to create and click Generate. DALL-E 2 will then display 4 square images based on the prompt you provided (at a cost of 1 credit).
The more details you enter, the closer the result will be to what you imagined. In the first example, the article will create 3 images. Each description will be more detailed than the previous version. In the first image, the input is just that “a duck in a pond” (a duck in a pond).
Next, the article will add more information to the description.
For the final image, even more details will be added to the description.
The bottom line is that the more details you enter, the better and more accurate the image will be. If you have a specific direction in mind, you will likely have to make many efforts to achieve that goal.
Let's assume that you are satisfied with one of the created images. Now, you are free to download or create variations. Click on one of the images to do both.
To download this image, simply click on the arrow in the upper right corner. There are options at the top: Edit, Variations, Share and Favorite. Please click Variations to see what you get.
The article will select one of the created images to edit.
At the bottom are a few options. For this example, the article will use the Eraser tool and replace the horizon line.
The example has removed the top part of the image. You will notice that a new text box opens with options Generate. We will enter “blue sky” (blue sky) into the text box and click Generate.
You'll notice that there are a few strange results with gibberish text in the sky. But there is one variation that looks good enough to keep. You can download it or save it as an item Favorite.
Even if you don't get the results you want, there is a high chance that you will get interesting results and you will like them too.
You can also use innovative AI photo editing apps like Luminar Neo to enhance your images.
DALL-E 2 is one of the most prominent AI art platforms that makes it easier for artists and non-artists alike to create breathtaking work in a matter of moments. Try DALL-E 2 yourself to create unique and fun works of art!
Wishing you success!
