Reddit users report ChatGPT image generation quality has gotten worse recently

Rex0Lux · reddit · 2026-10-27

A long-time ChatGPT user on Reddit reports a noticeable drop in image generation quality: more grainy textures, inconsistent details, and weaker prompt adherence with similar prompts than before.

Image editing also seems less reliable — small requested changes often alter parts of the image the user wanted untouched. The poster asks whether the model quietly changed and invites others to compare old vs. new generations with identical prompts.

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