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- Resolution
- 1K · 2K · 4K
- Aspect ratio
- auto · 1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 3:1 · 1:3 · 21:9 · 9:21
- Quality
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GPT Image 2.6 AI image generator
Faster OpenAI images with cleaner layouts. Make images up to 4K in your browser, and see the credit price before you generate. Free to try: new accounts get 100 credits with no card, and you sign in with Google to generate.
- OpenAI
- Text · Image edit
- 1K to 4K
- From 8 credits
Example made with GPT Image 2.6
8 credits
Sparkling water poster
A product poster for a citrus sparkling water called "SUNNY POP": a clear glass bottle with fresh orange slices, cream background, soft natural light. Headline "Bright by nature" at the top, small line "Orange and yuzu, 330 ml" at the bottom, clean modern layout
GPT Image 2.6 examples
Real outputs with the prompt and settings used. Use any prompt as a starting point.
Sparkling water poster
8 creditsA product poster for a citrus sparkling water called "SUNNY POP": a clear glass bottle with fresh orange slices, cream background, soft natural light. Headline "Bright by nature" at the top, small line "Orange and yuzu, 330 ml" at the bottom, clean modern layout
Mascot sprite sheet
9 creditsAn animation sprite sheet for a seamless looping GIF: a round, cute orange cat mascot in a tiny barista apron pours latte art, lifts the cup, then winks. Exactly 6 sequential frames in a 3 column by 2 row grid, read left to right, every panel the same size. Fixed camera, same character and cafe counter in every frame, soft 3D toy style, warm pastel light. No text, no borders, no gutters
What’s new in GPT Image 2.6
GPT Image 2.6 is the Flare version of OpenAI’s Images 2.6 release, the model behind image generation in ChatGPT. OpenAI built it for speed and for professional visuals such as posters and product shots.
About 50% faster
OpenAI says Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster than the previous release, and Flare can return a low quality image in as little as six seconds.
Better layouts
Flare improves layout quality for posters, product imagery and other visuals with headlines, labels and several elements on the page.
Edits that keep the details
Characters, products and brand details stay consistent from one edit to the next. Upload up to 16 reference images and say what to change.
Flare or Sunburst
Flare is the fast default. GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst gives more detail and even steadier edits at medium or high quality, and currently costs the same.
What you can do with GPT Image 2.6
What this model can do here, taken from its live settings. Try any of them in the generator above.
Start from a prompt
Describe the subject, setting and style in plain words. GPT Image 2.6 follows detailed briefs, so name what matters most first.
Edit an image you own
Upload a photo and say what to change. GPT Image 2.6 keeps the rest of the picture as it is.
Pick length and resolution
Output from 1K to 4K. Aspect ratios 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 5:4, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21.
How to use GPT Image 2.6
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Pick an input
Start from text to image, image to image. Upload files where the input needs them.
- 02
Describe the result and set options
Write what you want to see, then choose resolution, aspect ratio. The credit price updates as you go.
- 03
Generate and download
Most results land in under a minute. Download the file, or tweak the prompt and run it again.
GPT Image 2.6 pricing
Higher resolution and quality cost more. The generator shows the exact price for your settings before anything is charged.
- Starting price
- 8 credits per image
- In dollars
- ≈ $0.08 at the Starter pack rate
- Free to try
- 100 credits on sign up, no card
GPT Image 2.6 compared with similar models
Live specs and starting prices. Click a model to open its page.
| Spec | GPT Image 2.6 | Nano Banana Pro | Seedream 5.0 Pro | Grok Imagine Image 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | ByteDance | xAI | |
| Starting price | 8 credits | 6 credits | 9 credits | 5 credits |
| Inputs | Text · Image edit | Text · Image edit | Text · Image edit | Text · Image edit |
| Max input files | 16 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| Resolution | 1K · 2K · 4K | 1K · 2K · 4K | 1K · 2K | 1K · 2K |
| Quality | low · medium · high · xhigh · max | — | — | low · medium |
| Aspect ratio | auto · 1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 3:1 · 1:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 | auto · 1:1 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 4:5 · 5:4 · 9:16 · 16:9 · 21:9 | 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 21:9 | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · auto |
Full GPT Image 2.6 settings
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Image edit
Up to 16 files
- Resolution
- 1K · 2K · 4K
- Aspect ratio
- auto · 1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 3:1 · 1:3 · 21:9 · 9:21
- Quality
- low · medium · high · xhigh · max
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GPT Image 2.6 questions
Is GPT Image 2.6 the same as Images 2.6 in ChatGPT?
Yes. OpenAI calls the release Images 2.6 in ChatGPT and Codex, and offers it in the API as two models: GPT Image 2.6 Flare and GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst. Both are on FrameMux, and you do not need a ChatGPT plan to use them.
When was GPT Image 2.6 released?
OpenAI released Images 2.6 on November 4, 2026, in ChatGPT, Codex and the API at the same time.
Can GPT Image 2.6 make GIFs?
In ChatGPT and OpenAI’s own API, Images 2.6 can turn an image into a looping GIF. FrameMux returns still images for now. You can still ask for an animation sprite sheet, a grid of frames in one image, as in OpenAI’s launch examples.
GPT Image 2.6 or GPT Image 2.5?
GPT Image 2.6 is newer, faster and better at layouts, and costs more per image. GPT Image 2.5 is still a good pick for drafts when price matters more than speed.
What is GPT Image 2.6?
GPT Image 2.6 is OpenAI's AI image model: faster OpenAI images with cleaner layouts. On FrameMux you run it in the browser with credits, next to every other model.
Is GPT Image 2.6 free to try?
Yes. New accounts get 100 free credits with no card, plus 10 more each day you sign in while your balance is under 50. GPT Image 2.6 starts at 8 credits per image, so that covers 12 images at the lowest settings.
How much does GPT Image 2.6 cost?
From 8 credits per image at the lowest settings, about $0.08. Higher resolution and quality cost more, and the exact price shows before you generate. Credit packs start at $9.90 for 990 credits.
What inputs does GPT Image 2.6 accept?
Text, Image edit. You can upload up to 16 files per job. JPG, PNG and WebP images up to 10 MB each. The panel only shows the options this model accepts.
Which lengths, resolutions and aspect ratios does GPT Image 2.6 support?
Resolution: 1K, 2K, 4K. Aspect ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 5:4, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21. Longer and sharper outputs cost more credits.
How do I keep a character or product consistent with GPT Image 2.6?
Use reference mode and upload up to 16 clear images of the same subject from different angles. Describe the subject the same way in every prompt.
Do I need a OpenAI account or API key?
No. You use GPT Image 2.6 in the browser with FrameMux credits. There is no API key to set up and no separate subscription.
Can I use GPT Image 2.6 results commercially?
Paid credit packs and plans include commercial use, within OpenAI's terms for GPT Image 2.6.
Can I upload photos of real people?
Only photos you have permission to use. Content of real people without consent and adult content are blocked, and blocked prompts never use credits.
Are my GPT Image 2.6 results private?
Yes. Uploads and results are private to your account and are deleted after 30 days, so download what you want to keep.
What happens if a GPT Image 2.6 job fails?
The credits return to your balance automatically, and the error tells you what to change.
How does GPT Image 2.6 compare with Nano Banana Pro?
GPT Image 2.6 starts at 8 credits per image and Nano Banana Pro at 6. The table above lists inputs, length and resolution side by side. The quickest way to choose is to run the same prompt on both.
Start your first GPT Image 2.6 image
100 free credits, price shown first, credits back if a job fails.
Create with GPT Image 2.6