Pick Flare for Speed or Sunburst for Detail
Choose GPT Image 2.5 Flare for everyday batches at 50% lower latency than GPT Image 2. Switch to GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst when you need fine details and tighter control across edits.
OpenAI GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5 is an image generation and editing model family from OpenAI, released on September 8, 2026. Pick Flare for speed or Sunburst for detail, and turn your text prompts into images up to 4K.
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Why Create With GPT Image 2.5 on Seadanse
Native 4K Output up to 3840×2160 Pixels
Render crisp visuals in 1K, 2K or 4K with aspect ratios from 1:3 to 3:1. GPT Image 2.5 delivers sharp assets ready for print posters, product displays and big screens.
Render Legible Text Across Complex Layouts
Design posters, labels, menus and dense infographics with clean words. GPT Image 2.5 types clear letters directly inside your image without garbled spelling.
Guide Edits with up to 16 Reference Images
Upload up to 16 reference photos so your people and products stay recognizable. Swap a single product, background or line of text while your subject and composition stay locked.
Export Transparent Backgrounds in PNG or WebP
Produce clean stickers, product cutouts and brand logos without a background. GPT Image 2.5 exports isolated PNG and WebP graphics ready to drop onto any canvas.
Use GPT Image 2.5 to Create Better Visuals
Online Sellers
Create Standout Product Photos
Drop your product photo into brand new scenes to show shoppers how your items look in real life. Download transparent PNG cutouts ready for your online store listings and ad catalogs.
Marketers
Generate Sharp Ads and Posters
Turn headlines, prices, and brand images into high-resolution ad banners up to 4K. Browse the GPT Image 2.5 prompt library to generate social graphics with readable text in square and story sizes.
Creators & YouTubers
Produce Custom Thumbnails and Characters
Upload your own photos to generate video thumbnails and character sheets where you always look like yourself. Keep faces and products recognizable across every new edit.
Small Businesses
Print Menus, Merch, and Flyers
Turn event dates, lists, and menu items into clean flyers, infographics, and merch mockups. Pick GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst to keep fine lines sharp and export transparent files ready for print.
How to Create Images with GPT Image 2.5
Step 1
Choose Your Model
Pick GPT Image 2.5 Flare for fast speed or GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst for rich detail.
Step 2
Add Prompts and Photos
Type a prompt up to 32,000 characters, upload up to 16 reference images, and pick 1K, 2K, or 4K.
Step 3
Generate and Download
Generate your picture and download your finished PNG, JPEG, or WebP file.
Straight Answers on GPT Image 2.5 Before You Spend a Credit
What is GPT Image 2.5, and when was it released?
GPT Image 2.5 is an image generation and editing model family made by OpenAI, released on September 8, 2026. It includes two models: Flare and Sunburst. You can use both on Seadanse to turn text prompts and reference photos into sharp, clean visuals.
What is the difference between GPT Image 2.5 Flare and Sunburst?
Flare is OpenAI's fastest image model for drafts and big batches, delivering higher quality than GPT Image 2 at 50% lower latency. Sunburst is OpenAI's most capable generation and editing model, made for final images with finer detail and tighter control. Learn more in our Flare vs Sunburst guide.
Can I choose Flare or Sunburst myself?
Yes. You pick Flare or Sunburst directly in the model menu before you generate. This lets you choose between rapid generation and maximum detail on every run.
Is GPT Image 2.5 free?
Yes. You get 40 starter credits when you sign up for free on Seadanse. See our free credits explained article and test both models today.
Is GPT Image 2.5 the same as ChatGPT Images 2.5?
Yes. ChatGPT Images 2.5 is the exact same OpenAI model family inside ChatGPT. On Seadanse, you access both Flare and Sunburst with easy controls for resolution and aspect ratios.
What is new in GPT Image 2.5 compared with GPT Image 2?
GPT Image 2.5 cuts latency by 50% with Flare, adds transparent backgrounds, and renders richer textures with more natural lighting. People and products from reference photos stay recognizable, and edits change only what you ask. Compare GPT Image 2 with the new release in our GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2 overview.
How does GPT Image 2.5 compare with Nano Banana 2?
Sunburst and Flare hold #1 and #2 on the LMArena image-edit leaderboard as of September 21, 2026. GPT Image 2.5 excels at crisp text, dense layouts, and precise edits. You can create with both this family and Nano Banana 2 on Seadanse.
Can GPT Image 2.5 make 4K images?
Yes. GPT Image 2.5 outputs 1K, 2K, and 4K images up to 3840×2160 pixels in aspect ratios from 1:3 to 3:1. Read more technical details in OpenAI's image generation guide.
Can I use my own photos with GPT Image 2.5?
Yes. You can add up to 16 reference images in PNG, JPG, or WebP formats. Your subjects and products stay recognizable, and your edits update only the parts you choose.
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Try GPT Image 2.5 for Free Today
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