How to generate Ghibli-style AI portraits using Grok 3 — no ChatGPT subscription required
ChatGPT's new native image generator has gained popularity for its ability to create Studio Ghibli-style images and other effects. However, the feature is not available to free users from OpenAI, causing them to miss out on the trend of sharing real-life images in Japanese anime style. Fortunately, xAI's Grok chatbot, specifically running on Grok 3, provides a solution for creating Ghibli-style images without the need for a $20/month ChatGPT subscription.
Steps to create Ghibli-style images using Grok 3:
- Open the Grok website or app, or access the X App and click on the Grok icon.
- Ensure that the model selected is Grok 3 on the Grok start page.
- Upload your desired image by clicking on the paper clip icon in the bottom left corner.
- Write a text prompt requesting Grok to 'Ghiblify' the uploaded image.
- Review the generated image and utilize the editing option in Grok if needed.
Several Studio Ghibli-style images have been created using Grok 3 as seen below:
OpenAI recently introduced native image generation capability for GPT-4o, allowing users to leverage ChatGPT for creating detailed images and editing existing ones. This development has sparked a trend on social media, with users transforming their photos into Studio Ghibli animation style.
Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Miyazaki Hayao, Takahata Isao, and Suzuki Toshio, is a renowned Japanese animation film studio known for its exceptional hand-drawn animation and captivating storytelling. Popular titles from the studio include Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke.
Studio Ghibli films are revered for their fantastical settings, gentle color palettes, and profound narratives. The meticulous hand-drawn animation approach of Ghibli animators has set a benchmark in the world of traditional animation.
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