What is the default Quality (--q) value in DALL-E 3?

DALL-E 3's default Quality (--q) is typically High / HD. This works well for general use, but specialized prompts often benefit from adjustment. See our recommended values above for different use cases.

Does Quality (--q) affect generation speed in DALL-E 3?

Yes — higher values generally increase generation time but improve output quality. Choose your value based on the quality level you need.

What Quality (--q) value is best for professional work?

For professional and commercial work, we recommend Maximum / --q 2. This ensures maximum quality while keeping generation practical.

Can I change Quality (--q) after generating in DALL-E 3?

No — Quality (--q) must be set before generation. However, you can quickly regenerate with a different Quality (--q) value using the same prompt to compare results side by side.

Parameter GuideDALL-E 3

DALL-E 3 Quality (--q) Guide

This guide breaks down DALL-E 3's quality parameter, comparing standard and HD outputs so you can decide when the extra detail is worth the additional cost. You'll see side-by-side examples that make the difference clear.

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Bahasa IndonesiaPanduan ini menguraikan parameter kualitas DALL-E 3, membandingkan output standar dan HD agar Anda bisa memutuskan kapan detail ekstra sebanding dengan biaya tambahan. Anda akan melihat contoh perbandingan berdampingan yang menjelaskan perbedaannya dengan jelas.

日本語このガイドでは、DALL-E 3のクオリティパラメータを詳しく解説し、標準出力とHD出力を比較して追加コストに見合う詳細度かどうかを判断できるようにします。違いが明確にわかる並列比較の例を紹介します。

한국어이 가이드는 DALL-E 3의 품질 파라미터를 분석하여 표준 및 HD 출력을 비교함으로써 추가 비용이 가치 있는지 결정할 수 있도록 합니다. 차이를 명확히 보여주는 나란히 비교 예시를 볼 수 있습니다.

PolskiTen przewodnik szczegółowo omawia parametr jakości DALL-E 3, porównując wyjścia standardowe i HD, abyś mógł zdecydować, kiedy dodatkowy poziom szczegółów jest wart wyższego kosztu. Zobaczysz przykłady porównawcze, które wyraźnie pokazują różnicę.

PortuguêsEste guia detalha o parâmetro de qualidade do DALL-E 3, comparando saídas padrão e HD para você decidir quando o nível extra de detalhe justifica o custo adicional. Você verá exemplos lado a lado que tornam a diferença evidente.

РусскийВ этом руководстве подробно разбирается параметр качества DALL-E 3: сравниваются стандартный и HD-вывод, чтобы вы могли решить, стоит ли дополнительная детализация дополнительных затрат. Вы увидите примеры для сравнения, которые наглядно показывают разницу.

TürkçeBu kılavuz, DALL-E 3'ün kalite parametresini ayrıntılı biçimde inceleyerek standart ve HD çıktıları karşılaştırıyor; böylece ekstra ayrıntının ek maliyete değip değmeyeceğine karar verebilirsiniz. Farkı net şekilde gösteren yan yana karşılaştırma örnekleri sunulmaktadır.

中文本指南详细解析DALL-E 3的质量参数，对比标准输出和高清输出，帮助您判断额外细节是否值得额外费用。您将看到对比示例，清晰呈现两者差异。

Values & Usage

Quality (--q): StandardStandard

Faster generation, good for iteration and testing

Quality (--q): High / HDHigh / HD

Better detail and consistency, recommended for final output

Quality (--q): Maximum / --q 2Maximum / --q 2

Highest quality available, slower but best results

Example Prompts

Demonstrating Quality (--q) at Standard — Faster generation, good for iteration and testing

beginner

A highly detailed digital art depiction of scenic composition with landscape as the central focus. The scene is illuminated by golden hour warmth, creating a mood of intensity. The color palette features muted pastel shades. Render in portrait 3:4 format. Every element should be precisely rendered with attention to depth.

Demonstrating Quality (--q) at High / HD — Better detail and consistency, recommended for final output

beginner

A highly detailed pop art depiction of scenic composition with landscape as the central focus. The scene is illuminated by backlit silhouette, creating a mood of tranquility. The color palette features warm earth tones. Render in square 1:1 format. Every element should be precisely rendered with attention to composition.

Demonstrating Quality (--q) at Maximum / --q 2 — Highest quality available, slower but best results

intermediate

A highly detailed art nouveau depiction of scenic composition with landscape as the central focus. The scene is illuminated by soft natural light, creating a mood of excitement. The color palette features analogous warm palette. Render in landscape 16:9 format. Every element should be precisely rendered with attention to lighting.

Pro Tips

1Start with the default Quality (--q) value and make small adjustments to understand how it affects your specific prompt style.
2Different styles respond differently to Quality (--q) changes — what works for photorealistic may not work for anime or abstract.
3Keep notes on which Quality (--q) values work best for your favorite prompt structures — this builds your personal DALL-E 3 knowledge base.
4When sharing prompts, always include your Quality (--q) setting — it can dramatically change results even with identical prompt text.
5For batch generation, lock your Quality (--q) value to maintain consistency across an entire set of related images.

Common Mistakes

✕Using extreme Quality (--q) values without understanding the trade-offs — moderate values usually produce the most balanced results.

✕Assuming the same Quality (--q) value works for all styles — always test with your specific prompt before committing to a batch.

✕Changing Quality (--q) and other settings simultaneously — adjust one parameter at a time to understand each one's effect.

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