How to Use ChatGPT on WhatsApp to Create and Edit Images

Over the past year, ChatGPT has quietly made its way into everyday tools, one of the most convenient being WhatsApp. What started as a simple way to chat with the AI using text and commands quickly became a helpful assistant for everything from quick answers to writing support.

Now, there's a new trick up its sleeve: you can create and edit AI-generated images directly within your WhatsApp chats.

Whether you want to generate an image from a prompt or tweak one you've already got, this guide will walk you through the entire process—step by step.

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How to Use ChatGPT on WhatsApp to Create and Edit Images

Step 1: You need to save up ChatGPT's number first. It's '+1 (800) 242-8478'

Step 2: Then, open up WhatsApp and hit the '+' button at the bottom right.

Step 3: Tap the search button at the top right and type in 'ChatGPT' or whatever you saved ChatGPT's number as. Then select it.

Step 4: You'll know you're in the right chat if you see a blue tick next to ChatGPT at the top right.

Step 5: You can start by texting 'Hello' and stating 'I need to generate an image'

Step 6: You can either just type in your preferred prompt here and get an image generated, or you can attach an image for editing by hitting the paperclip button and selecting 'Gallery'

Step 7: Select the image and then attach your prompt in the text box. Be as creative and descriptive as you want to be, and then hit send

Step 8: It may take some time for ChatGPT to load it up, so just give it a minute. You should get a text saying '...I'm working on creating that image...' to confirm that your image is getting generated

Step 9: After a couple of seconds, you should get your image, just like that.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're experimenting with art ideas, visual storytelling, or just having fun, using ChatGPT on WhatsApp to create and edit AI images is surprisingly easy.

You no longer need to download any additional apps or log in to the website just to make use of its features. Just a good idea, your phone, a few taps and you're good to go. So go ahead, start chatting with your creativity.

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