OpenAI releases GPT Image 2.6 with faster generation and animated GIF creation
OpenAI has introduced GPT Image 2.6 across ChatGPT, Codex, and its API, debuting the Sunburst and Flare model variants with animated GIF tools and significantly faster generation times.
OpenAI has launched GPT Image 2.6, deploying two new model variants named Sunburst and Flare across ChatGPT, Codex, and its API. The update introduces animated GIF creation from text prompts or uploaded photos, complete with controls for animation speed and individual frame editing, as well as support for reference images.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
OpenAI reports that the new API image models generate output 50% faster than prior releases, offering improved photorealism, dynamic reasoning levels capable of reaching latency as low as 5 seconds, and more consistent details across edits when using Sunburst at medium or high quality. On testing platform Arena, Sunburst (Medium) debuted at No. 2 on the Text-to-Image leaderboard with 1,409 points, and Flare (Medium) took No. 4 with 1,384 points, leaving OpenAI in control of the top five leaderboard positions.[2][6][7]
Benchmark measurements published by Arena show Sunburst generating text-to-image outputs at a median of 19.4 seconds compared to 36.9 seconds for GPT Image 2.5, while Flare clocked in at 13.4 seconds versus 21.7 seconds. In category rankings, Sunburst secured first place in Cartoon, Anime & Fantasy, and placed third on Arena's Image Edit leaderboard with 1,476 points, where Flare ranked fifth with 1,462 points.[7]
Key facts
- OpenAI launched GPT Image 2.6 in two model variants, Sunburst and Flare, rolling them out across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API.
- ChatGPT Images 2.6 adds support for reference images and animated GIF generation with frame-by-frame editing and speed controls.
- OpenAI states the new API image models generate images 50% faster than before, with dynamic reasoning allowing latency as low as 5 seconds.
- On Arena's Text-to-Image leaderboard, Sunburst (Medium) debuted at No. 2 with 1,409 points and Flare (Medium) debuted at No. 4 with 1,384 points.
- Sunburst ranked No. 1 in Arena's Text-to-Image Cartoon, Anime & Fantasy category.
- Arena's Image Edit leaderboard ranks Sunburst (Medium) at No. 3 with 1,476 points and Flare (Medium) at No. 5 with 1,462 points.
- Arena benchmarks show median text-to-image speeds of 19.4 seconds for Sunburst and 13.4 seconds for Flare, compared to 36.9 seconds and 21.7 seconds respectively for GPT Image 2.5.
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos (@emroth08 / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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OpenAI@OpenAIPost on X ·
Images, upgraded—introducing ChatGPT Images 2.6. Now with GIFs and reference images. Plus, two new models are coming to the API with 50% faster image generation. https://t.co/kcuOhTipYR
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DecryptArticle ·
ChatGPT Is Getting a GIF Maker Powered by OpenAI's Unannounced Images 2.6 Model OpenAI is rolling out animated GIF creation in ChatGPT, with frame-by-frame editing and speed controls.
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OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos (Emma Roth/The Verge) Emma Roth / The Verge : OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos — You can use ChatGPT to edit a GIF's animation speed and individual frames. … ChatGPT can now create GIFs using a prompt or a photo uploaded to the AI chatbot.
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🚨 AI News | TestingCatalog@testingcatalogPost on X ·
BREAKING 🔥: OpenAI released GPT‑Image‑2.6 Flare and Sunburst image models on APIs and ChatGPT! > "ChatGPT Images 2.6 now supports GIF generation and reference images." > "Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster than before." Images 2.6 is available globally today in ChatGPT and Codex across all subscription tiers on desktop, mobile, and web. Images 2.6 pricing for image-to-image and text-to-image - $8/$5 input, $30 output https://t.co/xGTHMQDUO8
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OpenAI Developers@OpenAIDevsPost on X ·
Today, we’re bringing GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API. Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst, our two new API image models, generate images 50% faster than before. At medium or high quality, Sunburst keeps details more consistent from one edit to the next. https://t.co/iNhtjqKueJ
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Arena.ai@arenaPost on X ·
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst and Flare by @OpenAI are here, running almost 2x faster than GPT Image 2.5. In the Text-to-Image Arena, Sunburst (Medium) is #2 with 1409 pts, and Flare (Medium) #4 with 1384 pts! By category, Sunburst landed #1 in Cartoon, Anime & Fantasy. In the Image Edit Arena, Sunburst (Medium) is #3 with 1476 pts, and Flare (Medium) #5 with 1462 pts. See leaderboard in thread. With this release, @OpenAI remains the #1 lab in both arenas and holds all top 5 Text-to-Image spots! GPT Image 2.6 lands on Arena with enhanced speed. According to @OpenAI, Sunburst (Medium) and Flare (Medium) are more than 2x faster than GPT Image 2.5 while maintaining the lead over competing labs. They report similar quality to Image 2.5, with enhanced photorealism, greater editing consistency, and a dynamic reasoning level that enables latency as low as 5 seconds. Find more details at their blog linked below. Congrats to the @OpenAI team on this release!
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