AI Image Generator Template

Generate custom AI images from a form and save them automatically - no design tools required.

Stop sourcing stock photos or waiting on designers. Use this template to build a custom AI image generator that takes text prompts from a form, sends them to OpenAI's DALL-E model, and stores the resulting images in a Zapier Table and optionally in Google Drive - all without writing a line of code.

Whether you're generating marketing visuals, social media graphics, presentation images, or creative assets for your team, this template gives you a repeatable, on-demand image creation workflow powered by OpenAI.

How this template works

This template connects a Zapier Interface form to OpenAI's DALL-E model. Here's the end-to-end process:

Submit a text prompt through the built-in Zapier form. You can include fields like image style, art direction, or subject matter.
A Zap sends the form submission to OpenAI, which generates the image based on your prompt.
The generated image link is stored in a Zapier Table and displayed on the Interface home page.
Optionally, the image is saved to Google Drive or another storage app of your choice before the OpenAI link expires.

Once your Zaps are published, the workflow runs automatically - no manual steps needed.

Setup instructions

After clicking "Use template":

Connect your OpenAI account to Zapier (you'll need an OpenAI API key).
Connect your Google Drive account if you want images saved automatically.
Open the connected Zap and publish it.
Return to the Interface home screen and copy the public form URL to share with your team.

Powered by OpenAI DALL-E

This template uses OpenAI's DALL-E model to generate images from text prompts. You can switch between available DALL-E models and adjust the image size and quality settings in the Zap editor to match your needs.

Who should use this template

This template is a strong fit for:

Marketing teams generating visuals for campaigns, ads, and social media posts at scale
Content creators who need fast, unique images without a design budget
Product teams creating mockups, concept visuals, or presentation assets
Agencies building AI image tools for clients without custom infrastructure
Designers using AI-generated images as inspiration or draft concepts

Customize and extend

This template is a starting point. You can extend it to fit your exact workflow:

Add fields to the form for image style, color palette, or aspect ratio to give generators more control
Swap Google Drive for Dropbox, OneDrive, or any storage app connected to Zapier
Add a Slack notification step to alert your team when a new image is ready
Connect a Google Sheet to log all prompts and image links for tracking and reuse
Build a client-facing version with a password-protected or managed-user link

What's included in this template

Zaps (automated workflows)

When new form submission, generate image and store in table

Tables

Image storage table - stores prompts, image links, and metadata

Forms

AI Image Generator - the input form for submitting image prompts

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an OpenAI API key?

Yes. You'll need an active OpenAI account with API access. Connect your API key in the Zap editor and the template handles the rest.

What image formats does this generate?

The template generates images via OpenAI's DALL-E model. The output is a hosted image link. You can configure the Zap to download and save the image to Google Drive in PNG format.

Can I share this with my team?

Yes. The Zapier Interface comes with a shareable link that can be set to public, password-protected, or restricted to managed users. You can also embed the form on your website.

How long do OpenAI image links stay active?

OpenAI image links expire after a few hours. The template includes an optional step to save images to Google Drive before they expire, so your files are preserved.

Can I customize the prompt fields?

Yes. You can add, remove, or rename form fields in the Interface builder. Fields like image style, art direction, and subject can all be mapped directly into the prompt sent to OpenAI.

Get started in minutes

Click "Use template" to set up your AI image generator. Connect your OpenAI account, publish your Zap, and start generating images from a form - automatically.