How will the new image generation in ChatGPT help the 3D industry?

Vasyl Lukianenko
3D Artist and Technical Author

Date: April 8, 2025 Updated on: April 15, 2025 Reading time: 5 min Views: 1132

Introduction

This article is a continuation of the previous article, where ChatGPT and Dall-E were used.

How Chat GPT and DALL-E can help 3D artists in their work

There we examined various cases of use, but the topic of generating pictures and textures was most interesting.

In ChatGPT, its own generation of images has become interesting to compare whether it became better compared to Dall -E?
A small spoiler - yes! It got better. Below I will give comparisons before and after.

Ah, and of course I also tried my photo in Ghibli style.

Generation of concept arts

Prompt: Modern Container House in Foggy Forest Near Lake with Warm Lightning, Realistic Style.

So ChatGPT coped with him:

And what DALL-E had:

In my opinion, progress on the face. ChatGPT generated a clearly more attractive preview. Put +1 ChatGPT score.

Creating textures and materials

Prompt: Realistic Seamless Texture of Rusteed Metal.

And here is the result that I received from ChatGPT the first time. I also checked for seamlessness and yes, the texture is perfectly glued.

The result with DALL-E was like that. I think not with an armed eye shows that the textures will be poorly glued.

Well, in general, the result from ChatGPT is more like what we expected. So here is +1 ChatGPT score.

More tests

With the generation of textures, I spent more time and also tried various types of surfaces.

I tried to generate a brick texture. The result turned out to be very clear and the gluing of the X was perfect, but the texture did not seamless by Y.

Nevertheless, this was the first option, it is possible if you try several iterations, the result will be better.

I asked to create a texture of the rug. The gluing is barely visible and this very easily runs in Photoshop, so we can assume that the first time it turned out excellent.

chatgpt generation texture carpet scandinavian

Here, the wood texture coped poorly, in X and Y the gluing is very visible.

chatgpt generation texture wood for boat

Then I drag&drop the image with a rug and asked to make a texture out of it:

chatgpt generation texture carpet from image simple

It turned out pretty well, despite the fact that the gluing is visible, this can be corrected in Photoshop. The main thing is that there is a good texture and there is something to work with.
DALL-E at that time did not know how to do this.

I threw the rug more complicated and I was surprised how ChatGPT coped, preserving all the patterns as much as possible. Although there is no gluing here, but I thought to be honest that the result would be much worse.

chatgpt generation texture carpet complex

Creating Alpha channels

Prompt: Texture of smoke from Tea on Black Background.
Smoke texture, which every time you have to look for in Google, now you can get free.

The result from ChatGPT:

DALL-E result:

Here I will also give a score +1 ChatGPT.

I tried to create black and white wood textures, which is usually used for an alpha channel on the plane so as not to insert a real tree and get soft shadows.
And ChatGPT coped.

I remember DALL-E, I could not generate any option adequately, even with different prompts.

Generation of models

Prompt: Create 3D Cartoon Character of Girl.

ChatGPT result:

The result is DALL-E:

The result from ChatGPT surpassed all expectations, it really looks impressive. DALL-E, as I did a good job in many ways, I liked the first and last options.

Therefore, I will give them a +1 point.

Conclusion

Let's calculate the points.
ChatGPT: 4 points
DALL-E: 1 point

I covered only a small part where the generation of pictures of the 3D artist can be useful. But I think the answer is obvious that ChatGPT made a big jerk forward.

Options were affected that can be used here and now, right from the box and for free, let it with a limited amount on generation.

Having made a chat tandem that understands the context and generation of pictures well, Open AI managed to make a tool that essentially guesses 100% of your wishes.

Well, as the last argument, Fooocus vs ChatGPT.

If you go to the Fooocus website and enter Prompt: texture of smoke from Tea on Black Background.

Fooocus result:

ChatGPT result:

I can say with great confidence that I will use ChatGPT in my work as the main assistant - to generate ideas, clarify technical moments and even visual tips.

He does not just answer, but really helps - quickly, precisely and with an understanding of the essence of the task.
In conjunction with the generation of images, this becomes a powerful tool that closes several tasks at once.

In general, the future has already come. And it writes, draws and tells - everything is in one chat window.

FAQ

1. What is the new ChatGPT image generation feature?

The new image generation system allows users to create, edit, and transform images using text prompts and reference images, opening new possibilities for 3D artists and visualization professionals.

2. Why is this technology important for the 3D industry?

It helps artists generate ideas faster, create references, test concepts, and speed up many pre-production tasks that traditionally required significant manual work.

3. Can ChatGPT generate architectural concepts?

Yes. It can create exterior and interior concepts, mood images, and visual ideas that can be used as references during the design process.

4. Can AI help create references for 3D projects?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of modern image generation is the ability to quickly create custom references tailored to a specific project.

5. Can ChatGPT generate textures?

Yes. The system can create various types of textures and materials that can be used as inspiration or as a starting point for further refinement.

6. Can AI help with architectural visualization?

Yes. AI can assist with concept creation, mood boards, lighting studies, style exploration, and early-stage design development.

7. Can ChatGPT transform viewport screenshots into realistic renders?

Yes. One of the most interesting applications is using viewport screenshots as a base for generating realistic architectural visualizations and design concepts.

8. Can AI generate interior design ideas?

Yes. It can propose furniture layouts, color schemes, decorative elements, materials, and overall design directions.

9. Can ChatGPT create exterior design concepts?

Yes. AI can generate building designs, facade ideas, landscape concepts, and alternative architectural styles.

10. Can AI help with lighting design?

Yes. Artists can quickly test different lighting moods such as daytime, sunset, blue hour, overcast weather, or cinematic night scenes.

11. Can ChatGPT generate 360-degree panoramas?

Yes. Modern AI image generation can create equirectangular panoramas that may be useful for VR, background environments, and concept development.

12. Can AI replace 3D artists?

No. AI is best viewed as a productivity tool that assists artists with ideation and repetitive tasks rather than replacing professional 3D workflows.

13. Can AI speed up project development?

Yes. It can significantly reduce the time spent searching for references, creating mood boards, and exploring design variations.

14. Is the technology useful for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can use AI to learn design principles, experiment with styles, and quickly visualize ideas without advanced technical skills.

15. Is ChatGPT useful only for image generation?

No. In addition to image generation, it can help write prompts, explain workflows, generate scripts, create documentation, and assist with many other tasks related to 3D production.

16. What is the biggest benefit of AI image generation for 3D artists?

The biggest advantage is speed. Artists can explore dozens of creative directions, lighting setups, materials, and design concepts in minutes instead of hours or days.

Vasyl Lukianenko
3D Artist and Technical Author

Vasyl Lukianenko is a 3D artist and technical author focused on practical workflows, optimization, and production-ready techniques. He publishes tutorials, courses, and tools to help artists work faster and get cleaner results.