Generate pictures using open AI DALL-E API

This Python script, image_generator.py, generates images using OpenAI's DALL-E 3 model via a terminal interface. Users can input text prompts to create images, customize image sizes, and save the results locally.

• Generate high-quality images from text prompts using OpenAI's DALL-E 3 model.
• Interactive terminal interface for entering prompts and commands.
• Supported image sizes: 1024x1024, 1024x1792, 1792x1024.
• Save images to a generated_images directory with timestamped filenames.
• Secure API key management using environment variables.

• Python 3.7+ installed.
• An OpenAI API key from OpenAI.
• Required Python packages:
  • openai
  • python-dotenv

1. Clone or download the script:

   • Clone the repository (if hosted):

     git clone 
     cd 

   • Or download image_generator.py directly.

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install openai python-dotenv
    3	Set up your OpenAI API key:
    ◦	Create a .env file in the same directory as image_generator.py.
    ◦	Add your API key:
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
    ◦	
    ◦	Ensure .env is not shared publicly (e.g., add to .gitignore).

Usage 1 Run the script:
python image_generator.py 2 3 Interact with the terminal interface: ◦ The script displays:
Simple Image Generation ◦ Type 'quit' or 'exit' to end the program. ◦ Enter '/size ' to change image size (1024x1024, 1024x1792, 1792x1024). ◦ Enter '/count ' to set number of images to generate (1). ◦ -------------------------------------------------- ◦ ◦ Enter a prompt: Type an image description (e.g., A futuristic city at sunset). ◦ Change image size: Use /size (e.g., /size 1024x1792). ◦ Set image count: Use /count 1 (DALL-E 3 supports only one image). ◦ Exit: Type quit or exit. 4 Output: ◦ Images are saved in the generated_images directory with names like image_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_N.png (e.g., image_20250506_123456_1.png). ◦ File paths are printed:
Generated 1 image(s) successfully! ◦ Images saved at: ◦ - generated_images/image_20250506_123456_1.png ◦ Notes • DALL-E 3 Limitations: Only one image per request (n=1) and specific sizes are supported. • API Costs: Image generation incurs costs. Check OpenAI’s pricing. • Error Handling: Handles invalid prompts and missing API keys. Ensure a valid API key and internet connection. • Security: Keep .env secure and exclude from version control. Troubleshooting • “OPENAI_API_KEY not set”: Verify .env exists with a valid key. • “Invalid size”: Use 1024x1024, 1024x1792, or 1792x1024. • API errors: Check OpenAI account for rate limits or billing issues. License MIT License (or specify your license). Contact Open an issue on the repository or contact the maintainer for questions.

1. Save the content above as README.md in the same directory as image_generator.py.
2. If hosting on GitHub, replace `` with your repository's URL.
3. Customize the "License" and "Contact" sections as needed (e.g., specify your license or contact details).
4. Ensure the .env file is listed in .gitignore to prevent accidental sharing.