Big news for AI enthusiasts on WhatsApp — OpenAI has officially launched its ChatGPT image generation tool on the platform. Powered by DALL·E, the feature lets users create AI-generated images directly in a chat without needing beta access or workarounds.
To get started, users simply need to save the official number, 1-800-ChatGPT (+1-800-242-8478), open a chat, and say “Hi.” You’ll be prompted to verify your OpenAI account, and from there, you can send image prompts like “draw a robot drinking tea in a garden” or “create a neon-lit cyberpunk alley at night.” The AI will respond with a custom-generated image in seconds.
This new tool aligns with the trend of multimodal AI experiences — blending text, images, and voice within familiar messaging apps. It’s OpenAI’s latest move to keep pace with Meta, which already offers image generation through its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp. That bot, powered by Llama 4, can generate images, edit media, answer questions, and handle conversational requests.
Meta’s offering works similarly: head to the Meta AI chat window, type your prompt, and receive AI-crafted images within moments. The competition between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta AI inside WhatsApp reflects how quickly AI-powered creative tools are becoming mainstream in personal messaging platforms.
OpenAI confirmed the rollout via X (formerly Twitter), noting that the tool is now available to all users globally. While it may feel like a novelty now, this move signals how everyday apps are rapidly integrating AI tools for image, video, and content creation.
