ChatGPT’s latest image generator, renowned for producing Studio Ghibli-inspired visuals, is currently unavailable to free users. In contrast, xAI’s Grok chatbot provides a complimentary option for generating Ghibli-style images, enabling users to upload their own photos and request artistic transformations.
While ChatGPT’s native image generator has become a sensation online for its ability to create images reminiscent of Japanese anime, OpenAI has yet to make this feature accessible to free users, leaving them out of the trend where individuals share their real-life photos reimagined in anime style. Fortunately, xAI’s Grok chatbot, powered by Grok 3, allows users to craft Ghibli-style images without the need for a $20 monthly subscription to ChatGPT.
Discover the process of crafting Ghibli-inspired images with Grok!
1) Access the Grok website or app, or simply head to your X App and select the Grok icon.
2) When you reach the Grok homepage, confirm that the model is set to Grok 3.
3) To upload your chosen image, click on the paper clip icon located in the bottom left corner.
4) Enter a text prompt requesting Grok to ‘Ghiblify’ the image.
5) You should receive the desired image, and if it doesn’t meet your expectations, you can also edit the image within Grok.
What does the Ghibli image trend entail?
OpenAI has recently introduced a built-in image generation feature for GPT-4o, enabling users to leverage ChatGPT for crafting more detailed images and editing their existing ones. Following this launch, social media users have been transforming their photos into the enchanting style of Studio Ghibli animation, effectively turning cherished memories into beloved Japanese anime visuals. This trend has rapidly gained popularity online, with even OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, updating his profile picture on X to a Ghibli-inspired portrait.
What exactly is Studio Ghibli?
Studio Ghibli, established in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is a renowned Japanese animation film studio. It is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship in hand-drawn animation and compelling narratives.
Among its most acclaimed films are My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke. The studio’s works are admired for their enchanting visuals, gentle color schemes, and profoundly human themes. Ghibli’s meticulous hand-drawn technique has long been regarded as the pinnacle of traditional animation.
