GPT Image 2.5 AI Image Generator — Flare & Sunburst
Flare for Speed · Sunburst for Precision · Sketch to Create
OpenAI's most advanced image generation model — sharper details, more natural lighting, and richer textures. Precise editing changes only what you ask, the Sketch tool turns drawings into finished images, and output scales up to 4K resolution.

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The Next Generation of AI Image Creation
Next-generation image creation with sharper details and precise editing.
GPT Image 2.5 introduces two specialized models: Flare for high-speed generation and Sunburst for precision editing. Draw ideas with the Sketch tool, edit with pinpoint accuracy across multiple rounds, and output production-ready images up to 4K resolution with transparent background support.
Flare: 2-4x Faster
Speed-optimized model for high-volume generation — ideal for marketing, ecommerce, and social content at scale.
Sunburst: Precision Editing
Tighter editing control for production-ready creative — edits only what's asked while preserving everything else.
Sketch + Comment Editing
Draw ideas directly in ChatGPT or drop comments on images for localized edits — from rough sketch to finished image.
GPT Image 2.5 image examples
Explore curated GPT Image 2.5 image examples across portraits, product visuals, posters, editing workflows, and illustration styles.




OpenAI's Latest AI Image Model
GPT Image 2.5 generates images dramatically faster with sharper details, more natural lighting, and richer textures. Choose Flare for speed or Sunburst for precision editing. The Sketch tool turns drawings into finished images, and output scales up to 4K with transparent background support.

Flare: Speed First
High-volume generation for marketing, ecommerce, and social content.

Sunburst: Precision First
Production-ready creative with tighter editing control.
From prompt or sketch to production-ready image
Prompt, Sketch, or References
Text, sketch, or reference images
GPT Image 2.5 Engine
Flare for speed, Sunburst for precision
Up to 4K Output
PNG, JPEG, WebP with transparent backgrounds
Precise Multi-Turn Editing
Edit only what's asked and preserve everything else — across multiple editing rounds. GPT Image 2.5 maintains stability so each change builds on the last without degrading the rest of the image.
Next-Gen Speed
Best Subject Preservation
Keep faces, products, and fine details intact from reference photos. GPT Image 2.5 retains identity and visual fidelity across edits, angles, and lighting conditions.
Up to 4K Output
Four Pillars of GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5 delivers sharper details, precise editing, and faster generation. Here's what sets it apart.
Sharper Details & Natural Lighting
GPT Image 2.5 produces images with more natural lighting, richer textures, and reduced AI-look artifacts. Every output reflects the intended style with higher fidelity.

Precise Multi-Turn Editing
Edit only what's asked while keeping the rest of the image intact. Comment-based editing lets you drop annotations directly on images for localized changes across multiple rounds.

Subject Preservation
Keep faces, products, and fine details intact from reference photos. GPT Image 2.5 maintains visual identity across edits and angles with industry-leading fidelity.

Up to 4K + Transparent Backgrounds
Output images up to 3840×2160 (4K) resolution with true alpha-channel transparency. Flexible output sizes and formats for any production pipeline.

From Idea to Image with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5 turns your creative vision into images dramatically faster. Use prompts, sketches, or reference photos.
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1. Describe, Sketch, or Upload
Type a text prompt, draw with the Sketch tool, or upload reference photos. GPT Image 2.5 understands natural language and visual inputs equally well.
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2. Choose Quality & Size
Select from five quality tiers (low to max) and resolutions up to 4K (3840×2160). Enable transparent backgrounds for product shots and design assets.
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3. Generate at Next-Gen Speed
Pick Flare for 2-4x throughput on batch work, or Sunburst for precision editing on production creative. Both models outperform the previous generation.
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4. Export & Use
Download in PNG, JPEG, or WebP. All paid outputs include full commercial rights and ship with C2PA + SynthID provenance metadata.
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Why Choose GPT Image 2.5?
Dramatically faster generation, sharper details, precise editing, and two models for every workflow. Flare for speed, Sunburst for precision.
For Agencies & Studios
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Sunburst delivers production-ready creative with precise multi-turn editing. Iterate on composition, color, and typography without losing fidelity. Integrates with Adobe Firefly for end-to-end workflows.
For Marketing & E-commerce
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Flare generates high-volume product images and social content 2-4x faster. Batch lifestyle shots, hero banners, and catalog assets at scale while maintaining brand consistency.
Dramatically Faster Generation
GPT Image 2.5 generates images dramatically faster than its predecessor. Flare delivers 2-4x throughput for high-volume workflows.

Up to 4K with Transparent Backgrounds
Output up to 3840×2160 resolution with true alpha-channel transparency. No upscaling needed.

GPT Image 2.5 Pricing Plans
Start creating with GPT Image 2.5 Flare & Sunburst. Choose the plan that fits your workflow.
Basic
360 credits each month — perfect for trying GPT Image 2.5 Flare and consistent personal projects.
- 360 credits monthly (≈180 images)
- GPT Image 2.5 Flare access
- Commercial-ready output
- Email support
Pro
1320 credits with priority processing. Access both Flare and Sunburst models for growing teams.
- 1320 credits monthly (≈660 images)
- Flare + Sunburst models
- Priority generation speed
- Priority support
Studio
3600 credits, fastest queues, and dedicated assistance for high-volume GPT Image 2.5 workflows.
- 3600 credits monthly (≈1800 images)
- Fastest processing lanes
- Dedicated account manager
- Full commercial rights
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about GPT Image 2.5 — Flare & Sunburst AI image models
GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's latest image model, released 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.
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.
GPT Image 2.5 delivers dramatically lower latency compared to its predecessor. The Flare variant further accelerates batch workflows with 2-4x throughput, making it ideal for high-volume image generation across marketing and product catalogs.
GPT Image 2.5 supports resolutions up to 4K (3840×2160) with five quality tiers: low, medium, high, xhigh, and max. Transparent backgrounds with true alpha-channel transparency are available for product shots and design assets — no upscaling or post-processing needed.
The Sketch tool lets you draw directly inside ChatGPT. Sketch a rough layout, character pose, or composition idea and GPT Image 2.5 turns your drawing into a finished, production-quality image — combining freehand input with AI generation in a single step.
Yes. All images generated on a paid plan include full commercial usage rights — cleared for advertising, e-commerce, social media, and client projects. Every output ships with C2PA + SynthID provenance metadata for transparent AI content verification.
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Generate images dramatically faster with Flare & Sunburst — OpenAI's latest AI image models

