GPT Image 2.6: AI Image Generator & Editor

Create images, edit photos, and make GIFs with OpenAI’s latest image model. Use reference images for consistent results, and pick Flare for speed or Sunburst for quality.

What can GPT Image 2.6 create?

GPT Image 2.6 generates images from text and edits existing images with visual references. The model family also supports transparent backgrounds, animated GIFs and SVG graphics. Start with the output you need, then choose the right settings.

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Orange dome table lamp with a navy stem on a walnut side table in a sunlit interior.
Orange dome lamp with a navy stem and circular base on an ivory background.

REFERENCE IMAGES

How do you keep the same product in a new scene?

Upload a clear product image and specify the features to preserve. GPT Image 2.6 can use that reference to change the setting while retaining the product’s shape, colors and materials.

For product campaigns, name the details that must stay the same. Check proportions and small markings before publishing.

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IMAGE & TEXT EDITING

Can you change words without redesigning the image?

GPT Image 2.6 can replace text inside an image and follow instructions about the surrounding design. Quote the exact replacement words and describe which typography, colors and layout to keep.

Short, clearly specified text is easier to review. Check spelling, spacing and line breaks before printing.

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Ivory graphic poster with large blue AFTER HOURS lettering and an orange sun graphic.Edited ivory poster with blue GOLDEN HOUR headline, orange circle and small footer text.

Need motion, vector graphics or a clean cutout?

GPT Image 2.6 covers more than a single still image. Choose the output format around the asset’s final use.

Blue glass marble moves around an orange sphere on an ivory background.

Animated GIFs

Select GIF and describe the motion to create a short animation. Frame count, playback speed and size are set automatically. Add a reference image if needed.

Best for simple loops, stickers and small web animations.

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SVG graphics

Generate static vector graphics from text. SVG keeps shapes and paths editable and scales without pixelation.

Best for simple icons, badges and flat illustrations.

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Transparent backgrounds

Generate a subject on a transparent background for use over another design. Describe the silhouette and keep the composition uncluttered.

Use PNG or WebP to retain the alpha channel.

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Edits guided by markup

Use a separate transparent annotation layer to point to an area or explain a change. Keep the original image clean.

Match the annotation layer to the first image’s dimensions.

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TWO MODELS. DIFFERENT PRIORITIES.

Should you choose Flare or Sunburst?

Choose Flare for fast exploration and everyday images. Choose Sunburst when a detailed composition or demanding edit deserves more time. Both variants can generate and edit images.

Should you choose Flare or Sunburst?
FlareMove from idea to options.SunburstGive the details more attention.
Best starting pointConcepts, social posts and quick revisionsProduct visuals, detailed compositions and final edits
WorkflowTry several directions, then refine oneStart with a specific brief and clear references
Quality controlLow, Medium or HighLow, Medium or High

Can you choose the image quality?

Yes. Quality is a separate choice from Flare or Sunburst. Choose Low for a draft, Medium for routine work and High for a final asset with more rendering detail. Resolution controls output dimensions.

Low

Explore framing, colors and ideas before spending more credits.

Medium

Balance rendering detail and credit use for everyday images.

High

Refine selected images. Inspect text and small details at full size.

Your credit cost appears before generation. Resolution, quality and reference images affect the total.

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How do you get a useful first result?

  1. Write the outcome

    Name the subject, setting and intended use. Add composition, lighting and exact text only when they matter.

  2. Choose what to preserve

    Add a reference for a specific product, character or style. State which features should stay unchanged.

  3. Review, then refine

    Inspect the image at its intended size. Change one instruction at a time and reuse the best result as a reference.

Questions before you create

GPT Image 2.6 is an OpenAI image model family with Flare and Sunburst variants. The models create images from text and edit images with references. Flare emphasizes fast iteration; Sunburst is designed for more demanding visual work.

Start with one clear idea.

Write the image you want. Add a reference when the details need to stay familiar.

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