What Is GPT Image 2.5 Flare?
GPT Image 2.5 Flare generates images from text and edits uploaded photos. Start with Flare for everyday product images, social graphics and visual drafts. Use up to four references, choose a quality level and download a PNG at up to 4K.
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GPT Image Model Versions
GPT Image 2.5 Flare
Fast generation · Up to 4K
From 2 Credits
GPT Image 2.5 Flare
Create product photos, posters and image assets with OpenAI’s faster Image 2.5 model.
- Resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K
- Reference images: up to 4
- Modes: Text to Image, Edit Image, Multi-reference, Image to Image, Typography
- Speed: Fast
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Refine product photos and reference images with OpenAI’s most capable Image 2.5 editor.
- Resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K
- Reference images: up to 4
- Modes: Text to Image, Edit Image, Multi-reference, Image to Image, Typography
- Speed: Balanced
GPT Image
Generate and edit images with detailed prompts, multiple reference photos and readable text.
- Resolutions: 1K / 2K / 4K
- Reference images: up to 4
- Modes: Text to Image, Image to Image, Edit Image, Multi-reference
- Speed: Balanced
GPT Image 1.5
OpenAI’s high-fidelity image generation model for precise composition, lighting, detail and readable text.
- Resolutions: 1K
- Reference images: not supported
- Modes: Text to Image, Typography
- Speed: Balanced
GPT Image Mini
The lightweight GPT Image tier; generation is paused until an exact verified route is available.
- Resolutions: 1K
- Reference images: up to 2
- Modes: Text to Image, Image to Image, Edit Image
- Speed: Fastest
What Is GPT Image 2.5 Flare Best For?
- Product photography and campaign visuals
- Posters with readable headline text
- Reference-based character and photo editing
- Stickers, logos and game asset concepts
How to Use GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- Choose Flare or Sunburst.
- Write a prompt, use a template, or upload a photo to edit.
- Select quality and size; review the credit total.
- Generate, download, or use the result as a reference for another edit.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Settings Explained
Quality
Low is for drafts. Medium balances detail and credits. High, Extra high and Maximum spend more on the final image.
References
Each uploaded reference adds 1 credit to this request. Continue editing by using a generated result as your next input.
The panel above shows only the parameters GPT Image 2.5 Flare actually supports. Switch versions and unsupported controls disappear rather than sitting there doing nothing.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Prompt Examples
Poster
Design a portrait poster for a spring plant market. Headline exactly: "GROW TOGETHER". Smaller text: "Saturday · 10 AM–4 PM". Botanical cut-paper shapes, warm cream background, forest-green type, generous margins. No extra words.
Game asset
A single isometric wooden treasure chest with brass hinges, open to reveal softly glowing blue crystals. Clean readable silhouette, hand-painted game asset, plain white background, no floor or cast shadow.
Edit a product photo
Keep the product’s exact shape, color, label and camera angle. Replace only the setting with a pale limestone pedestal and soft morning light. Leave space on the left for a headline.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Test Results
Testing in progress
Every model runs the same eight-category prompt set — portrait, product, poster text, anime character, interior, multi-reference, image editing and character consistency — recording generation time, success rate, text accuracy and identity retention. That run has not finished for GPT Image 2.5 Flare, so this page shows no scores. We do not publish numbers we have not measured.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Limitations
- Edits can affect areas outside the requested change; inspect the result.
- This workspace offers one image per request at 1K, 2K or 4K.
- Image inputs are limited to 2048 pixels per edge; larger uploads are resized in the browser.
- ChatGPT’s native Sketch, Templates and prompt-sharing UI are separate products.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Pricing and Credits
Credits scale with resolution and image count. The Generate button always shows what this run costs.
1K
2 credits / image
2K
4 credits / image
4K
6 credits / image
Failed generations cost 0 credits.
Commercial Use and Image Rights
Use is subject to OpenAI’s terms and usage policies. Review output before commercial use.
- Model used: GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- Model developer: OpenAI
- The inference route is managed internally and may change without changing the selected model
- Uploads are sent only to the configured inference service needed to complete the generation
- You can delete any generation from your history at any time
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Flare and Sunburst?+
Flare prioritizes speed for everyday image creation. Sunburst emphasizes precise editing and stronger control across edits. Both offer the same settings and credit prices here.
How many credits does GPT Image 2.5 cost?+
Medium quality costs 2 credits at 1K, 4 at 2K or 6 at 4K. Each reference image adds 1 credit; one 1K Medium edit with one photo costs 3 credits.
Can I continue editing the same image?+
Yes. Choose Use as reference on a result and describe the next change. History also supports continuing from a saved result and retrying with the original inputs. Each new edit is a separately priced request.
Release History and Sources
September 8, 2026 · Model announced · API available
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