OpenAI has just introduced a new Image Library for ChatGPT users, an exciting addition that allows you to view, organize, and revisit the AI-generated images you’ve created. This feature has been anticipated for some time and is a great enhancement for users.
Where to Access the ChatGPT Image Library
You can find the Image Library in the left sidebar of the ChatGPT interface, just below the Explore GPTs section. A number next to the label shows the total images you have generated thus far (I currently have 87).
When you enter the library, you’ll see all your images arranged from the newest to the oldest. By clicking on an image, you can view it larger and navigate through your collection with arrow buttons in a carousel format.
What Can You Do With the ChatGPT Library?
Each image features an automated title generated by ChatGPT itself. Interestingly, these titles don’t always align with your original request. For instance, when I asked ChatGPT to “create an image of my friend’s cat as a human,” the AI titled it “serious gaze, soft lighting.” Clearly, it interprets the image content rather than reflecting the prompt verbatim.
You can also find an Edit Image button that allows you to modify your existing images, which is convenient if you want to refine your work without starting from scratch.
Currently, there isn’t a direct link back to the conversation where the image was originally created. This feature would be helpful for tracking how you arrived at a particular image, especially if you’re experimenting with different prompts.
What’s Included—and What’s Not
All images generated using the ChatGPT 4o model will automatically appear in your library. However, images made through Custom GPTs or the previous DALL·E engine will not be included. The library exclusively catalogs images created using the latest image generation engine during a standard ChatGPT session.
While you can delete images, the process isn’t as straightforward as it could be. There’s no dedicated delete button in the library. If you want to remove an image, you need to delete the entire conversation it originated from. Archiving a conversation doesn’t work—the image will still remain in the library.
Availability: Another Gradual Rollout
Like many OpenAI features, this image library is being released gradually. At the time of this writing, I have access to it on both the web and iOS versions of ChatGPT. If you don’t see it yet, don’t worry—it’s likely just a matter of time. The feature will eventually be available to all Free, Pro, and Plus ChatGPT users.
Is ChatGPT’s Image Library Actually Useful?
The quality of ChatGPT’s image generation has significantly improved recently, leading to more realistic, detailed, and often stunning outputs. While this enhancement has made image generation increasingly popular, it has also resulted in longer generation times and larger file sizes (many of my images are around 4 to 5MB).
Considering this, having a centralized place to manage your creations is very beneficial. If you’re producing a lot of images, this feature simplifies organization. Moreover, since it’s still new, there’s a good chance OpenAI will enhance it with more features in the future.
