Still wondering how to create Ghibli-style AI images using ChatGPT? Here's a guide

The Ghibli trend has taken the world by storm! What started as a trend has blown into a full social media phenomenon, with everyone, including celebrities following the trend! The craze has reached such heights that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI has asked everyone to go easy on it, since his team needs its sleep too! However, there is no holding back the trend...
Now, some back and forth, OpenAI has finally allowed free users to create Ghibli-style AI images using ChatGPT. But how does go about it? Here's some help for you...
1) Open the ChatGPT website or app
2) Upload your image by clicking on the ‘+’ sign at the bottom left corner
3) Enter ‘Ghiblify this’ or ‘turn this image in Studio Ghibli theme’
4) You should have the image in no time. Click on the download option to save it.
What is Ghibli?
A Ghibli portrait encompasses the true essence of Studio Ghibli's iconic animation style. For those who do not know, Studio Ghibli is an esteemed Japanese animation studio known for movies like Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Howl's Moving Castle. Their distinctive hand-drawn art is easily recognizable, characterized by soft, muted colors, playful characters, and scenes that look straight out of a story book!

Not a new tool, per se
AI-based image generators have been available for a couple of years, with many companies offering free options. However, text-to-image generators have suddenly come into the limelight, since the introduction of ChatGPT's native image generation capabilities, which contributed to the above viral trend.

Earlier, ChatGPT's image feature was exclusive to paid members. Meanwhile, Grok 3's image generation capabilities gained popularity, as users extensively utilized xAI's chatbot to transform their images into a Ghibli style.
Why the sudden trend?
The recent trend of Ghibli-style portraits taking the world by storm can be attributed to a new update in ChatGPT. OpenAI has introduced a feature that allows users to easily transform photos into anime-style portraits that are inspired by Studio Ghibli’s iconic aesthetic. This tool makes it simple for anyone to convert selfies, family photos, or viral images into Ghibli-inspired clicks, and that too easily.

Accessible to everyone
Those who are wondering, the trend isn’t limited to animation fans or artists, and is accessible to everyone now. Whether users are showcasing their transformed portraits on social media, or using them creatively for work, the simplicity and ease of this feature is what is drawing it to everyone. The ability to create nostalgic, dreamlike visuals with minimal effort is key to the trend's massive growth.
The appeal of this trend lies in its accessibility, and the desire to see oneself in an animated, studio-like portrait, characterized by soft colors, whimsical settings, and expressive characters. Users can easily create beautiful portraits with just a few clicks, making it a fun and engaging way to share content online, with friends and family. From a marketing standpoint, brands are leveraging this trend not only to showcase creativity, but also to connect with a broader audience with a varied cultural umbrella.

Simple tool
Not only that, the simplicity of the tool has made it widely accessible, enabling people from all walks of life to participate in the "Ghiblification" craze. This blend of technology, art, and nostalgia has turned Ghibli-style AI portraits into a viral sensation across social media platforms