What is GPT Image 2.5 AI
GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's latest AI image model, released on September 8, 2026. It offers dramatically faster generation, sharper details, and precise editing capabilities. The model includes two variants: Flare, optimized for speed, and Sunburst, focused on precision editing. It also introduces new tools like the Sketch tool for direct drawing within ChatGPT, Templates, and comment-based editing for localized changes.
How to use GPT Image 2.5 AI
- Describe, Sketch, or Upload: Provide a text prompt, use the Sketch tool to draw, or upload reference photos.
- Choose Quality & Size: Select from five quality tiers and resolutions up to 4K (3840×2160). Transparent backgrounds can be enabled.
- Generate: Choose between Flare for speed or Sunburst for precision editing. Outputs can be upscaled and include transparent backgrounds.
- Export & Use: Download images in PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats. Paid outputs include commercial rights and provenance metadata.
Features of GPT Image 2.5 AI
- Two Models: Flare (speed-optimized) and Sunburst (precision-focused).
- Enhanced Details: Sharper details, more natural lighting, and richer textures.
- Precise Editing: Edit specific parts of an image without affecting others, with multi-turn stability.
- Sketch Tool: Draw directly in ChatGPT to create images from sketches.
- Comment-Based Editing: Add annotations to images for localized edits.
- High Resolution Output: Generate images up to 4K (3840×2160).
- Transparent Backgrounds: Output images with true alpha-channel transparency.
- Speed: Flare model offers 2-4x throughput compared to previous generations.
- Subject Preservation: Maintains facial features, product consistency, and visual fidelity from reference photos.
- Provenance Metadata: Outputs include C2PA and SynthID provenance metadata.
Use Cases of GPT Image 2.5 AI
- Marketing & E-commerce: High-volume product images, social content, lifestyle shots, hero banners, and catalog assets.
- Agencies & Studios: Production-ready creative, campaign assets, multi-turn refinement, and end-to-end workflows with Adobe Firefly integration.
- Design: Creating design assets with transparent backgrounds.
- Prototyping: Rapid iteration and concept visualization.
Pricing
- Basic: $7.99/mo - 360 credits monthly (approx. 180 images), GPT Image 2.5 Flare access, commercial-ready output, email support.
- Pro: $25.90/mo - 1320 credits monthly (approx. 660 images), priority processing, Flare + Sunburst models, priority support.
- Studio: $59.90/mo - 3600 credits monthly (approx. 1800 images), fastest queues, dedicated assistance, full commercial rights.
FAQ
What is GPT Image 2.5 AI?
GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's latest AI image model, released on September 8, 2026. It features two variants — Flare (the fast default) and Sunburst (precision-first) — delivering dramatically lower latency, sharper details, and precise editing. New tools include the Sketch tool for drawing directly in ChatGPT, Templates, and comment-based editing.
What is the difference between Flare and Sunburst?
Flare is the fast default model optimized for speed, delivering 2-4x throughput — ideal for marketing, e-commerce, and rapid prototyping. Sunburst is the precision-first premium model designed for tighter editing control on production-ready creative, campaign assets, and multi-turn refinement.
