Text Embedding 3 Large

OpenAI chattool_use

API ID: openai/text-embedding-3-large

Input Price
$0.13
/1M tokens
Output Price
Free
/1M tokens

About Text Embedding 3 Large

Text Embedding 3 Large is OpenAI's most capable embedding model, generating high-quality vector representations for semantic search and retrieval. It produces 3072-dimensional embeddings that capture nuanced semantic meaning, enabling highly accurate similarity matching. The model achieves state-of-the-art performance on embedding benchmarks including MTEB, demonstrating exceptional capability for real-world retrieval tasks. Text Embedding 3 Large supports configurable output dimensions, allowing optimization for specific use cases. It's ideal for applications requiring maximum retrieval accuracy, including enterprise search, RAG systems, and recommendation engines. For developers building high-stakes retrieval applications where accuracy justifies premium pricing, Text Embedding 3 Large provides OpenAI's best embedding capability.

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Price Ranking
#587 lowest price among 950 Chat models

Model Specifications

Context Length
8k
Max Output
โ€”
Release Date
2025-10-30
Capabilities
chat tool_use
Input Modalities
text
Output Modalities
embeddings

Best For

  • Conversations, content writing, general assistance

Consider Alternatives For

  • Image understanding (needs vision capability)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Real-World Cost Examples

Estimated monthly costs for common use cases

Personal AI Assistant
$0.06
/month
50 conversations/day, ~500 tokens each
Customer Service Bot
$1.95
/month
1000 tickets/day, ~800 tokens each

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๐Ÿš€ Quick Start

Get started with Text Embedding 3 Large API

OpenAI Python SDK
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI()

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="openai/text-embedding-3-large",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
    ]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)