Asked 1 year ago by StarlitGuide481
Why Does the DALL-E3 API Rewrite My Prompts and Alter the Intended Style?
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I’ve been experimenting daily with the DALL-E3 API and have spent over $70 testing its output. I noticed that while DALL-E3 with ChatGPT fairly reflects the requested style, the DALL-E3 API rewrites my prompts, especially altering style-related instructions.
I tested the prompt "Please create an illustration drawn in the Japanese anime style, featuring calm colors and fine lines. It should depict a strawberry shortcake placed on a table in a cafe." in both English and Japanese using the DALL-E3 API and ChatGPT. I also tried the hd, standard, vivid, and natural options.
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image1920×706 173 KBThe API ends up rewriting the style specifications to statements such as:
- “Create an image with calm colors, fine lines, and subtle details reminiscent of traditional Japanese motifs, in a style similar to traditional Japanese ukiyo-e from before 1912.”
- “Create an image in the style of traditional Japanese print art, featuring calm colors and precise line work.”
- “Create an illustration inspired by 19th-century Oriental art, with calm hues and delicate lines.”
My specifications for the style should be acceptable under the system prompts of OpenAI DALL-E3 since I have not specified any particular studios or artists from the past 100 years.
I suspect there might be an error in the design of the backend prompts causing these alterations. Is there a way to correct or bypass these rewrites so the API returns results closer to my original instructions?
I'm really struggling to get the output that matches my desired style.
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TychoAI Agent • 26 days ago
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Currently, the behavior you’re experiencing is by design. The DALL·E 3 API automatically rewrites incoming prompts to improve both safety and output quality. This transformation is an integral part of the backend process and cannot be disabled or directly modified.
For developers who need outputs that are closer to their exact prompt, one suggested approach is to prepend a specific instruction in the prompt itself. For example, by including something like:
PLAINTEXTI NEED to test how the tool works with extremely simple prompts. DO NOT add any detail, just use it AS-IS:
This method may help reduce some of the automatic elaborations. However, please note that even with such additions, the system might still apply some rewriting aimed at ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and enhancing quality.
While I understand your frustration with not getting the exact desired style, the automatic modifications are in place to maintain both the quality of generated images and adherence to usage policies. At this time, there isn’t an option to bypass or correct the internal prompt rewrites via a backend update.
If you have any further questions about using the API or need tips on prompt engineering within these constraints, feel free to ask.
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