Welcome to the Out of The Box Series โ where I test how far curiosity and AI can take you in 30, 60, or 90 minutes, using today's best no-code and low-code tools.
No setup. No training. Just pure exploration โ right out of the box.
๐ฌ This Episode: Default Image Creation โ ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude
๐ Time Limit: One prompt, default settings
๐ Category: AI Image Creation
OpenAI just upgraded its image engine, and I wanted to see if it lives up to the buzz.
So I ran a quick test:
- Same prompt, three tools
- Default settings
No tweaks, no custom instructions โ just hit go and see what comes back.
A few surprises along the way:
๐น ChatGPT:
The image came back clean and easy to understand, with great use of whitespace. The upgrade was instantly noticeable. This is my new favorite image creation LLM.
๐น Claude:
Surprisingly, Claude still can't create images natively. But it offered to connect to Canva instead. I'm a Canva subscriber and a big fan, so that was an easy "hell yeah" from me.
๐น Gemini:
The one with the stellar reputation for image creation โ is the one that missed. Notice the landscape image has two Claude panels.
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My verdict, two words each:
๐น ChatGPT: Professional, Balanced
๐น Gemini: Incorrect, Colorful
๐น Claude (via Canva): Pedestrian, Underwhelming
The results are below. ๐ You be the judge. What do you think?
Prompt Used:
Pasted content below into dialogue box, selected "Image Creation" mode, and hit enter.
Content provided to each LLM:
The chart breakdown
ChatGPT โ Best for: creative content, coding, everyday workflows
Strengths: multimodal, custom GPTs, long-term context recall
Pro tip: automate workflows, build custom GPTs for writing/planning/analysis
Grok โ Best for: real-time trends, pop culture, candid takes
Strengths: connected to X/Twitter in real time, sharp/punchy tone
Pro tip: use for viral posts and social commentary with personality
Gemini โ Best for: Google Workspace integration, real-time data
Strengths: deep Docs/Sheets/Slides integration, real-time search
Pro tip: use for organization and collaboration inside Workspace
Claude โ Best for: deep reading, comprehension, ethical reasoning
Strengths: handles long documents (200K+ tokens), balanced tone, prioritizes safety/accuracy
Pro tip: use to summarize, fact-check, or turn complex documents into simple insights
Perplexity โ Best for: verified research, fact-checking
Strengths: always cites sources, real-time web data, strong summarization
Pro tip: use when accuracy and sourcing matter most