OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2.5, featuring improved instruction-following across multiple turns, faster response times, and better subject preservation in reference photos. Two new API model IDs are available: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst (higher precision editing) and gpt-image-2.5-flare (fast everyday generation), with over 3 billion images already generated through ChatGPT Images and the API.
Background
OpenAI's image generation models have become widely adopted, with over 3 billion images generated across ChatGPT and the API. This release continues their iterative improvement cycle for GPT-image models.
- Source
- Simon Willison
- Published
- Sep 9, 2026 at 06:46 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10