ChatGPTChatGPT Images 2.6 can turn a prompt or an existing image into an animated GIF. You can adjust its speed and edit individual frames rather than regenerating the whole animation.
The release also adds saved reference images. People, pets and characters can be stored and reused in later creations without uploading the source image again. OpenAI’s LinkedIn post describes the update as available now across every ChatGPT tier.
ChatGPT Images 2.6 Adds More Editing Options
GIF creation starts from either a written prompt or an image. Once ChatGPT generates the animation, individual frames can be edited and the playback speed changed.
Saved references provide a second route for recurring subjects. A reference of a person, pet or character can remain available for future creations, removing the need to find and upload the same file for each session.
Image markup and SVG exports are included too. Markup adds another way to refine generated work, while SVG export provides a vector format for using the result elsewhere.
Two GPT-Image-2.6 Models Join the API
Developers now have two new image models. GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst bring 50% faster image generation to the API, with different priorities for speed and output quality.
| API model | Main change | Generation speed |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-Image-2.6 Flare | Faster image generation | As little as six seconds |
| GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst | Higher-quality generation and greater consistency across edits | 50% faster generation |
Both models are available through the API. ChatGPT Images 2.6 is also available in Codex, with access across web, desktop and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
What is ChatGPT Images 2.6?
ChatGPT Images 2.6 is an image generation and editing update that adds animated GIFs, adjustable playback speed, frame editing and reusable reference images. It also includes image markup and SVG exports.
Which ChatGPT plans include Images 2.6?
Images 2.6 is available across all ChatGPT tiers. It can be used on web, desktop and mobile, and is also available in Codex.
How much do GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst cost?
Both models are available through the API. The announcement does not include API pricing.
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