Quick answer
OpenAI's October 1 update adds a Try on button to clothing and accessory product listings in ChatGPT. Choose it, take or upload a selfie, and ChatGPT Images generates a preview; the reference photo is saved for future try-ons unless you change or delete it in Settings. The result may not represent the item or your appearance exactly and does not establish fit or size, so check the merchant's measurements and return policy before buying.
How to start a virtual try-on in ChatGPT
When ChatGPT shows an eligible clothing or accessory listing, choose Try on and take or upload a selfie. ChatGPT Images creates a preview of how the item could look on you. OpenAI also says you can upload a picture of an item in a conversation and ask for a try-on, even without starting from a product listing. The feature is available in ChatGPT on mobile and web, according to OpenAI's help page.
Know what happens to the reference photo
OpenAI says the reference photo is saved for future try-ons. You can change or delete it in Settings → Personalization → Reference photos. If you are using a shared device or do not want to reuse that image later, review that setting after the try-on rather than assuming the photo is temporary.
Treat the image as a visual preview, not a sizing tool
OpenAI cautions that a generated try-on may not represent the product or your appearance exactly and does not guarantee fit or size. Use it to explore an appearance, then confirm measurements, fabric and item details, and the merchant's return policy on the product page. Do not use the generated image as evidence that a garment will fit.
Sources: OpenAI
Compare AI apps by the task and its safeguards
A visual feature can be useful without answering every shopping question. When comparing assistants, check whether the exact app supports the image input you need, how it handles reusable reference photos, and what its own documentation says about accuracy. Chat AI's multi-model checklist offers a task-based way to compare apps; its model directory lists selectable models, but does not claim this ChatGPT shopping feature.
Frequently asked questions
What readers usually ask
How do I use ChatGPT's clothing try-on?
Choose Try on on a clothing or accessory product listing, then take or upload a selfie. You can also upload an item image in a conversation and ask ChatGPT to show how it could look on you.
Does ChatGPT keep the photo I use?
OpenAI says the reference photo is saved for future try-ons. You can change or delete it under Settings → Personalization → Reference photos.
Can a generated try-on confirm that clothing will fit?
No. OpenAI says the result may not represent the product or your appearance exactly and does not guarantee fit or size. Check the merchant's measurements and return policy.
Is virtual try-on available in Chat AI?
This is an OpenAI feature for ChatGPT. Chat AI's current model directory does not verify this specific shopping feature.
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