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GPT Image 2 and 2.5: OpenAI's image models in AI Media Studio

GPT Image is OpenAI's family of image generation and editing models for developers. AI Media Studio offers GPT Image 2, GPT Image 2.5 (Flare and Sunburst) and GPT Image 1.5 next to Nano Banana, so you can run the same edit on both and keep the better one.

Open the photo editorOpens the photo editor with GPT Image 2.5 Flare selected. GPT Image 2 and 1.5 are in the same model menu.

Plans from $19/month. A paid plan is required to generate images and videos. Paid plans include a commercial license, and the credit cost is shown before you generate.

AI-generated exampleAI-generated product poster: a cream coffee bag labelled North Ridge Roasters, Ethiopia Guji, Light Roast, on an oak counter next to a cup of coffee, under the headline Fresh roasted every Monday

AI-generated example made with GPT Image 2.5 Flare from a text prompt, through the same model endpoint the studio offers. The brand is fictional; the headline and label text were rendered by the model. Illustrative, not customer work.

PromptVertical product poster for a small-batch coffee roaster: a matte cream coffee bag with a hand-drawn mountain illustration and the clearly legible label text "NORTH RIDGE ROASTERS — Ethiopia Guji, Light Roast", standing on a warm oak counter next to a ceramic cup of black coffee and scattered roasted beans, soft morning window light, a clean headline at the top reading "Fresh roasted every Monday", editorial product photography, no other text

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GPT Image versions in the studio

  • GPT Image 2.5 Flare

    Released by OpenAI on September 8, 2026. OpenAI positions it as the default choice, with up to 50% lower latency than GPT Image 2.

  • GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

    OpenAI's option for detailed creative work and tighter control across edits, with longer generation times.

  • GPT Image 2

    Released by OpenAI on April 21, 2026, with stronger editing, layouts and text rendering.

  • GPT Image 1.5

    The previous generation, for text-to-image and editing.

Strengths

What GPT Image is good at

  • Text and layout

    OpenAI highlights improved text rendering and structured visuals such as posters, diagrams, infographics and comics for GPT Image 2.

  • Instruction following

    OpenAI says GPT Image 2 follows instructions more reliably and preserves detail when editing, and that 2.5 follows editing instructions more reliably across multiple turns.

  • Same editor as Nano Banana

    In the studio both model families sit in one menu, so you can compare their take on the same photo and instruction.

Best for

  • Posters, social graphics and other text-heavy visuals
  • Multi-step edits on the same image
  • Square, portrait (2:3) and landscape (3:2) formats
  • Comparing against Nano Banana on a difficult edit

Watch out for

  • In the photo editor, GPT Image can keep your source framing or use 1:1, 2:3 or 3:2. For 4:5 or 16:9, choose Nano Banana.
  • Check lettering, faces and product details against your original before publishing.

How to use it

GPT Image in AI Media Studio

Opens the photo editor with GPT Image 2.5 Flare selected. GPT Image 2 and 1.5 are in the same model menu.

Open the photo editor
  1. 01

    Upload a photo or write a prompt

    Edit an image you already have, or describe a new one.

  2. 02

    Choose a GPT Image version

    Pick GPT Image 2.5, 2 or 1.5 in the model menu. The credit cost appears before you generate.

  3. 03

    Compare, refine, download

    Refine with a follow-up instruction, or run the same edit on Nano Banana and keep the better result.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this ChatGPT?

No. GPT Image is the image model family OpenAI offers to developers; ChatGPT Images is OpenAI's own consumer feature. AI Media Studio is an independent studio that offers GPT Image and is not affiliated with OpenAI.

Do I need ChatGPT Plus?

No. One AI Media Studio plan covers GPT Image and every other model in the studio. Plans start at $19/month, and a paid plan is required to generate.

GPT Image 2 or GPT Image 2.5?

Start with GPT Image 2.5 Flare, which OpenAI positions as the default. Try Sunburst for detailed creative edits, and GPT Image 2 if you want to compare against the earlier model.

GPT Image or Nano Banana?

Try GPT Image for text-heavy layouts and multi-step edits, and Nano Banana for fast iterations and 4K output. Their photo editor format options differ; see our comparison for details.

Can I use GPT Image results commercially?

Paid plans include a commercial license. You need the rights to any photo you upload.

Sources

Reviewed . Model availability and versions in the studio can change; the model menu always shows what is live.

Nano Banana, Gemini and Veo are trademarks of Google LLC. Kling is a trademark of Kuaishou. Seedance and Seedream are trademarks of ByteDance. GPT Image and Sora are trademarks of OpenAI. Grok is a trademark of xAI. AI Media Studio is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these companies.

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Plans from $19/month. A paid plan is required to generate images and videos. Paid plans include a commercial license, and the credit cost is shown before you generate.