Used for: GPT Image 1.5, GPT Image 1, and GPT Image 1 Mini image generation
Cost: Pay-per-image, no free tier. Approximately $0.011–$0.133 per image depending on model and size.
Sign-up required: Yes — credit card required to activate API access.

★ DALL-E 2 and DALL-E 3 are deprecated and will be removed on May 12, 2026. Switch to GPT Image 1 or GPT Image 1 Mini before that date.

Step 1 — Sign Up

1. Go to platform.openai.com/signup
2. Create an account or sign in with Google/Microsoft.
3. Verify your email address.

Step 2 — Add a Payment Method

1. Go to Settings → Billing in the OpenAI Platform dashboard.
2. Click Add payment method and enter your credit card details.
3. Add at least $5 in credits to activate API access.

Step 3 — Create an API Key

1. Go to API Keys in the left sidebar.
2. Click Create new secret key.
3. Give it a name (e.g., “PF Create”) and click Create secret key.
4. Copy the key immediately — it will not be shown again.

Step 4 — Add to PF Create

1. Go to your PF Create Services page.
2. Paste your OpenAI API key into the OpenAI field.
3. Click Save.

Pricing Reference

Model	Quality	Size	Price
GPT Image 1.5	High	1024×1024	~$0.133/image
GPT Image 1	Standard	1024×1024	~$0.040/image
GPT Image 1 Mini	Standard	1024×1024	~$0.011/image

Check openai.com/api/pricing for current rates.

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized — Your API key is invalid or has been revoked.

429 Rate Limited — Add more credits in OpenAI Billing.

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