Image 2.5

Image 2.5 is an image generation and editing tool released on September 8, 2026, belonging to the GPT Image 2.5 series. It arrives in two variants with different jobs: Sunburst focuses on editing precision, while Flare emphasizes generation speed, so you pick the one that matches the task rather than compromising. The tool accepts both text and image inputs, which means you can start from a prompt or work on an existing picture, and it aims for precise editing while maintaining detail consistency. It supports custom sizes up to 4K and offers various output formats, which matters when assets need to fit a specific layout. On pricing, there are paid plans and credit packs supporting both personal and commercial projects, and new users can receive 100 free credits for trial use. For production work, the difference between the two variants is practical: you draft fast on one and finish precisely on the other.

- Edit images precisely while keeping detail consistent

- Generate images at custom sizes up to 4K

- Switch between the precision and speed variants

- Export in several formats for different pipelines

- Iterate quickly on drafts before final output

- Editors who need precise, consistent image changes

- Teams producing high resolution visual assets

- Users who want fast iteration on early drafts

- Freelancers delivering assets in exact sizes

The 100 free credits are a trial, and paid plans plus credit pack prices can change, so check current terms before planning production. Detail consistency is the goal, not a guarantee, so review edits closely, especially on faces, text, and edges. Custom 4K sizes produce large files, so confirm your storage and export settings can handle them. As with any model series, output can shift between versions, so pin the variant you tested if you need repeatable results. Test both variants on the same job before committing, because the speed advantage of one and the precision of the other only show up when you compare real outputs.