2025-04-01 Edit:
ChatGPT now allows free users to access its image generation feature, but with rate limits(3 images per day maybe). If you want a more intuitive UI and faster processing options, you can still try this website: https://www.ai-anime-image.com/

2025-03-27 Edit:
It seems that OpenAI has not delivered the new ability to free users. So if you have a plus, pro or team subscription plan, you are good to go. But if your are a free plan user. You can not use this in ChatGPT. I have found a website providing the same functionality, try it out: https://www.ai-anime-image.com/

Open AI release their image generation feature for gpt-4o model. The image generation is really awesome. And the model can convert photos into ghibli anime style very perfect. This has tract a lot of attention on x.com.

Now let's me tell you how to convert photos into ghibli anime style.

According to OpenAI's announcement, the new model is rolling out, so you might not get access to the latest model. If openAI has not make the latest model avaiblable to you, you can only use previous DALL·E model.

You can try upload a photo and use this prompt to get the ghibli anime style photo.

convert this photo to studio ghibli style anime

demo:

And there are many other prompt you can try:

Make this into Ghibli style anime

make it japanese comic style with high resolution and detailed artwork.

Please convert this image into an anime-style illustration inspired by the visual aesthetics of Studio Ghibli. Maintain the original composition andkey elements, but reimagine them with Ghibli-style features - soft, painterly textures, warm and natural color palettes, detailedbackgrounds, and expressive character designs. Aim for a whimsical andnostalgic atmosphere, capturing the magical realism often seen in Ghiblifilms like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, or Howl's Moving Castle.

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References

1. Introducing 4o Image Generation | OpenAI