How Can I Increase the GPT-4 Vision API's Daily Request Limit for Continuous Image Processing?

Below is some detailed information regarding rate limits and how you might work to increase your per-day request capacity:

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Understanding RPD

• RPD (Requests per Day): This limit indicates the maximum number of requests your account can make in a single day. In some usage tiers, like the free tier, you might have a relatively low number (for example, 100 RPD), which would indeed be too restrictive if you need to send 1500–1800 images in a day.

• Image Processing with GPT-4 Vision: Keep in mind that each image processed also counts toward token limits (TPM), so both metrics can affect your overall usage.

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Options for Increasing RPD

1. Upgrade Your Tier:
   The free tier (or any baseline quota) typically comes with fixed limits tailored to general usage. Upgrading to a paid tier or enterprise plan usually provides higher RPD limits as well as increased tokens per minute (TPM) and other usage metrics. This is likely your first step if you need to handle thousands of requests daily.

2. Contact OpenAI Sales/Support:
   For use cases like automating live analytics (e.g., counting people in a bakery) with continuous image uploads, you might be eligible for custom or higher rate limits. It’s advisable to get in touch with OpenAI support or sales. They can provide guidance and potentially adjust your rate limits based on your specific application needs.

3. Review Your Account Limits:
   You can check your current limits in your account settings under the “limits” section. This page will show your existing quotas across different models and endpoints, helping you verify whether the current limits meet your needs or if an upgrade is required.

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What This Means for Your Application

Given your intended use case:

• Baseline Free Tier: A limit of around 100 RPD will fall short of the ~1500–1800 requests per day you envision.
• Scale-Up Requirements: For continuous and automated analytics (one image per minute across a day, plus potential more frequent requests during peak times), you should plan towards an upgraded plan or a tailored enterprise solution that supports such sustained high usage.

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Next Steps

• Evaluate Usage Requirements: Ensure you have a clear understanding of both request (RPD) and token (TPM) needs based on the image sizes and prompts you plan to use.
• Upgrade/Contact OpenAI: Consider reaching out to OpenAI to discuss your research and commercial goals. They can advise on the most appropriate plan and potentially increase your limits per day based on your projected use.
• Monitor Billing and Costs: Remember that with increased usage, cost becomes an important factor. Make sure to review the billing structure in the API documentation (which may include per-token processing costs for images).

This approach should help you move forward with a solution that meets your analytics and automation needs for your bakery or similar setting. If you have any technical questions on how to implement the integration with the API, feel free to ask!