If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed a surge of anime-inspired portraits. These Studio Ghibli-style images, generated using OpenAI’s latest GPT-40 update, have taken the internet by storm. However, there’s a catch—this feature is currently only available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users. If you’re on the free plan, you must be missing out on the fun.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that due to high demand, the feature’s rollout to free users has been delayed. That means you can’t use this feature without a paid subscription. But don’t worry, you don’t need to upgrade to join the Ghibli-style trend. There are other ways to create your own anime-inspired portraits for free. Keep reading to learn how to create Ghibli-style portraits without spending money on ChatGPT subscriptions.
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Grok AI
Grok AI, developed by xAI, is another tool that can generate Ghibli-style visuals. You can upload your photo and ask Grok to transform it into an anime-like illustration. However, since each AI model has its own training data and style interpretation, the results might not look exactly like GPT-4o’s creations.
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InsMind
InsMind offers a free AI filter specifically designed to transform photos into Ghibli-style artwork. Compared to Grok, InsMind produces visuals that better capture the Ghibli vibe.
So, even if you don’t have access to ChatGPT’s latest image tools, you can still create your own Ghibli-inspired portraits with free AI alternatives like Grok and InsMind. These AI tools make it easy to join the trend.
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