GPT Image 2.5 Flare

Released on September 8, 2026

Release Summary

Default Images API model in the ChatGPT Images 2.5 generation: faster, higher-quality everyday image generation and editing from text and image inputs. OpenAI reports up to 50% lower latency than GPT-Image-2 while preserving subjects across reference-led edits, multi-turn refinements, and complex layouts. Available in ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex as Images 2.5, and in the API as gpt-image-2.5-flare. Text input $5/M ($1.25/M cached), image input $8/M ($2/M cached), image output $30/M.

Timeline

September 8, 2026

ChatGPT Images 2.5 released

OpenAI rolls out Images 2.5 to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex, and ships GPT-Image-2.5 Flare and Sunburst in the Images API.