GPT Image 2.6

OpenAI's newest model for making and editing pictures from text and reference images, released in November 2026 in two versions: Sunburst for detailed work and Flare for quick drafts. Through OpenAI's API it can also return animated GIFs and SVG vector files.

Go to GPT Image 2.6’s website

Free to try?No free plan

Can I sell what I make?Yes

Open or closedClosed

Skill neededTechnical

The facts, with sources

Open or closed: Closed
Only usable through the maker's app or API
API only; no weights. Inferred.
source · checked 7 Nov 2026 · checked, but the page was unclear or partial
Licence: OpenAI Services Agreement (The maker's own terms)
source · checked 7 Nov 2026 · checked on the maker's own page
Can I sell what I make?: Yes
Customer owns output (4.1). Can't use output to build competing AI models (3.3). Only in supported countries.
source · checked 7 Nov 2026 · checked on the maker's own page
Cost: No free plan.
Plans below.
How you use it: Maker's own API, Through another service
OpenAI API (generations and edits endpoints); also on fal. Inside ChatGPT as its image feature.
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Skill needed: Technical
Inferred: API model.
source · checked 7 Nov 2026 · inferred or from a secondary source; needs review
Made by: OpenAI OpCo, LLC (US)
EEA/Swiss customers contract with OpenAI Ireland Ltd.
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Status: Available
Announced 4 Nov 2026 on OpenAI's feed; replaces GPT Image 1.5 and 1 mini, which leave the API on 1 Dec 2026.
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What you can make with it

A picture, from a description (main use)
A picture, by changing a photo I have
A picture, a vector graphic (scalable artwork)
A picture, a logo, icon or graphic

text to imageimage to image

Generation and edit endpoints, markup-guided edits, SVG and animated GIF output.

source · checked 7 Nov 2026 · checked on the maker's own page

Plans and prices

Plan	Price	Includes
Image output tokens	$30 per 1000000 tokens	Commercial use: Yes
Image input tokens	$8 per 1000000 tokens
Text input tokens	$5 per 1000000 tokens

Per 1M tokens, same for Sunburst and Flare. OpenAI publishes no per-image price for 2.6; its calculator gives GPT Image 2 medium 1024x1024 as $0.053. Batch is cheaper.

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Rights and safety

Trains on your work?: Doesn't train on your work
Customer content not used to improve services unless the customer agrees (4.2).
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Where you can run it

fal

Other options for “A picture, from a description”

Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Akool, Artbreeder, Bria, Bria Fibo 2.0, Canva AI (Magic Studio), ChatGPT Images, Civitai, Clipdrop, ComfyUI, Creatify, DeeVid AI, DiffusionBee, DomoAI, Draw Things, Dreamina, Dzine, fal, Filmora, FlexClip, FLORA, FLUX 3

About this entry. Facts last checked 7 Nov 2026 against the maker’s own pages (each fact links to its source). Entry status: draft. Plain-English summary written by Plainly.

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