ChatGPT’s image generation feature for free users has gone viral with Studio Ghibli images. CEO Sam Altman revealed that the platform has recorded adding 1 million users in an hour, which is the equivalent of a five-day increase.
How to create Ghibli-style images with ChatGPT
To create Ghibli-style images using ChatGPT, start by visiting the ChatGPT website or app. Upload your desired image by clicking the ‘+’ icon. Next, enter a detailed prompt to instruct the AI on how to transform the image into a Studio Ghibli-style work of art. Once you submit the prompt, the AI will process the request and create the stylized image.
“The ChatGPT launch 26 months ago was one of the most insane viral moments I’ve ever seen, and we’ve added a million users in five days. We’ve added a million users in the last hour,” Sam Altman announced on X. “Image creation is now available for free users.”
the chatgpt launch 26 months ago was one of the craziest viral moments i'd ever seen, and we added one million users in five days.
we added one million users in the last hour.
— Sam Altman (@sama) March 31, 2025
On March 26, OpenAI launched the native image generation feature for all ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users worldwide. The latest Studio Ghibli artwork feature from Japan has impressed social media users, who have started converting their images into the popular anime film’s format. However, after some delays, the feature has now been rolled out to free users.
Platforms like Grok, Fotor, Getimg.ai, insMind, and Hugging Face also offer free options for creating Studio Ghibli-style images.