ActionOpenAIUpdated May 2026

How do I generate an image from a text prompt with OpenAI?

Short answer: Drop the "OpenAI → Create Image (DALL-E)" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Prompt prompt	string	Required	Text description of the image to generate
Model model	options	Optional	gpt-image-1 is OpenAI's current image model and works with any modern (sk-proj-...) API key. DALL-E 3 and DALL-E 2 require the 'DALL-E image generation' permission to be explicitly granted at platform.openai.com → Project → API keys. New project keys do NOT have this by default — if you see 'model does not exist', that's a permissions issue, not the schema.
Size size	options	Optional	Size must match the chosen model. 1024x1024 is the safe default that works with every model. gpt-image-1 supports 1024x1024 / 1536x1024 / 1024x1536. DALL-E 3 supports 1024x1024 / 1792x1024 / 1024x1792. DALL-E 2 supports 256x256 / 512x512 / 1024x1024.

Sample request

{
  "prompt": "e.g. A sunset over mountains in watercolor style",
  "model": "{{trigger.model}}",
  "size": "{{trigger.size}}"
}

Returns

{
  "raw": "<original OpenAI response>",
  "url": "https://ccc.oute.app/MW_TOKEN/.../openai-image-abc123.png",
  "byte_size": 1258624,
  "image_url": "https://ccc.oute.app/MW_TOKEN/.../openai-image-abc123.png",
  "mime_type": "image/png",
  "expires_at": "2026-05-15T13:59:00.704Z",
  "revised_prompt": "A beautiful sunset..."
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Image (DALL-E).

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → OpenAI

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → OpenAI

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Image (DALL-E).

What does the Create Image (DALL-E) action do in OpenAI?

Generates images from a text prompt using DALL-E (or gpt-image-1). Supports size, quality, and style controls; returns a URL or base64-encoded image.

What inputs does Create Image (DALL-E) require?

Required: Prompt. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if OpenAI returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Image (DALL-E) support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Image (DALL-E) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles OpenAI's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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