GPT Image 1 Pricing Calculator
Calculate costs for OpenAI GPT Image 1 across all quality tiers and resolutions. Compare pricing from $0.011 (Low) to $0.167 (High) per image.
GPT Image 1 Pricing by Quality & Resolution
| Quality Tier | 1024x1024 | 1024x1536/1536x1024 | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $0.011 | $0.016 | Social media, high volume |
| Medium | $0.042 | $0.063 | Content marketing, blogs |
| High | $0.167 | $0.250 | Premium materials, print |
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How much does GPT Image 1 cost?
GPT Image 1 pricing varies by quality tier: Low quality costs $0.011-$0.016 per image, Medium quality costs $0.042-$0.063, and High quality costs $0.167-$0.250 depending on resolution (1024x1024 vs 1024x1536/1536x1024).
What are the quality tiers for GPT Image 1?
GPT Image 1 offers three quality tiers: Low (fastest, most affordable), Medium (balanced quality and cost), and High (premium quality with best detail and prompt adherence). Quality significantly impacts pricing, with High costing 15x more than Low for 1024x1024 images.
Is GPT Image 1 more expensive than DALL-E 3?
GPT Image 1 Medium ($0.042) is slightly more expensive than DALL-E 3 Standard ($0.040), but offers significantly better quality and prompt adherence. GPT Image 1 Low ($0.011) is 72% cheaper than DALL-E 3, making it a cost-effective alternative for high-volume needs.
When should I use GPT Image 1 High quality?
Use GPT Image 1 High ($0.167-$0.250) for premium marketing materials, professional photography replacement, luxury brand content, print advertising, and client-facing deliverables where maximum quality justifies the higher cost. For social media and content marketing, Low or Medium quality is usually sufficient.
What resolution should I choose for GPT Image 1?
1024x1024 (square) is most cost-effective and works well for social media, profile pictures, and general content. 1024x1536 or 1536x1024 (portrait/landscape) costs 50% more but is better for hero images, banners, and content requiring specific aspect ratios.
Does GPT Image 1 include commercial usage rights?
Yes, OpenAI GPT Image 1 includes full commercial usage rights with API access at no extra cost. You own the images you generate and can use them for commercial purposes, including resale, marketing materials, and client work.
How much does 1,000 GPT Image 1 images cost?
For 1,000 images at 1024x1024: Low quality costs $11, Medium quality costs $42, and High quality costs $167. Larger resolutions (1024x1536) cost $16 (Low), $63 (Medium), and $250 (High) per 1,000 images.
Can I save money with batch generation for GPT Image 1?
OpenAI offers batch API access with identical per-image costs but faster throughput for high-volume generation. While per-image pricing remains the same, batch processing provides 20-40% better resource efficiency. Consider GPT Image 1 Mini for 54-70% cost savings on bulk generation.
What's the difference between GPT Image 1 and GPT Image 1 Mini pricing?
GPT Image 1 Mini is 54-70% cheaper than the full version. Mini Low quality costs $0.005 vs $0.011, Medium costs $0.011 vs $0.042, and High costs $0.036 vs $0.167 for 1024x1024 images. Mini maintains 85-90% of full GPT Image 1 quality.
Is there a free tier for GPT Image 1?
OpenAI does not offer a free tier for GPT Image 1. New accounts receive $5 in trial credits. For free image generation, consider Google AI Studio which offers unlimited Gemini access with 1,500 daily requests, or use GPT Image 1 Mini Low quality at $0.005/image for the most affordable OpenAI option.