What is GPT Image 2.5?
GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's state-of-the-art image model announced on September 8, 2026. In ChatGPT it ships as ChatGPT Images 2.5; in the API as GPT-Image-2.5 Flare (fast, default for most apps) and GPT-Image-2.5 Sunburst (premium precision for detailed creative work). It improves natural lighting, reference-photo fidelity, precise localized edits, and multi-turn consistency over GPT Image 2.
Flare & Sunburst variants
Flare delivers higher quality than GPT Image 2 at ~50% lower latency. Sunburst adds extra precision for production-ready campaign and product imagery.
Reference fidelity
Better preserves recognizable subjects, lighting, and textures when transforming reference photos across new settings and styles.
Precision editing
Edit only what you ask for — update a product, background, or copy while keeping composition and brand treatment intact.
Multi-turn consistency
Earlier edits stay stable across longer conversations and iterative production workflows.
