image 2.5 A closer look at image creation
From the first idea to the finer details. Explore expressive images, discover what the model can do, and make something of your own.
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GPT Images 2.5 is OpenAI’s image generation and editing model family, also known as ChatGPT Images 2.5. It turns written instructions and reference images into new visuals. OpenAI’s September 2026 release highlights more faithful references, more focused edits, improved continuity through revisions, and richer visual detail. Explore the examples here, then open the GPT Image 2.5 workspace to create with your own prompt.
Read OpenAI’s release notes ↗01 / Examples
Look closer at the light, materials and composition. A selection of GPT Image 2.5 examples from fal’s public showcase.
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Warm interiors meet a cool evening sky. Look at the concrete, reflections and planted foreground.
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A bottle and carton against a quiet background. Examine the label, contact shadows and material finish.
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A shared umbrella, warm tram lights and textured marks give this storybook scene a distinct mood.
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A dramatic cover balances a large masthead and smaller cover lines. Inspect the type as well as the photograph.
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Window light, shelves of pottery and clay-covered hands give this studio portrait its context.
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A bold poster plays against a concrete wall. Check the headline hierarchy and smaller lettering separately.
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Direct light brings out the seafood and cooking textures. Notice how shadows give the scene depth.
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Charts and metric cards suggest an interface direction. This is a generated image, not a working application.
02 / Editing
Follow a four-frame editing study: change the upholstery, add artwork, then shift the light. Compare each revision with the previous frame.
A pale sofa and an empty wall in daylight.
The sofa becomes deep green; compare the surrounding furniture.
A framed landscape appears above the sofa.
Warm lamplight replaces the daytime atmosphere.
Third-party sequence from fal, attributed there to GPT Image 2.5 Flare editing at high quality. Captions describe the changes; they are not verbatim prompts or a guarantee of pixel-perfect preservation.
Try GPT Image 2.503 / Model guide
What to try, what to check, and how to build a more useful creative brief.
Read OpenAI’s release notes ↗Reference-led creation starts with an image you want to build on: a product, a portrait, or a room. Describe both what should change and what should remain recognizable. OpenAI reports improved reference fidelity in Images 2.5. For practical work, inspect faces, labels and distinctive shapes after each edit rather than assuming every detail was preserved.
A focused instruction is easier to assess than a request to change everything. Try a new material, a different background, or another lighting direction. Compare the result with the previous image before continuing. The four-frame room study illustrates this workflow through a third-party example; small differences can still appear outside the requested change.
Explore different briefs: a product catalogue, an editorial photograph, a cover concept or an illustrated scene. Define the subject, composition, light and visual medium. For a poster or packaging concept, specify the intended text and hierarchy. Always proofread generated lettering and verify factual details before using the image.
OpenAI offers two API variants: Flare is positioned for faster everyday work, while Sunburst spends more time on detailed creative tasks. These names describe the model family, not a promise that every provider exposes identical controls. On image 2.5, use the model and settings shown in the workspace and check the current quote before submitting.
Start with a clear brief and judge the composition before spending time on smaller details. When refining a picture, bring forward the image you want to preserve and change one requirement at a time. Check edges, lettering and repeated elements at the intended display size. A convincing first impression does not mean every small detail is correct.
Original prompt starters from image 2.5. Adapt them to your subject; they do not reproduce the showcase images above.
Create a studio photograph of a cobalt-blue ceramic teapot on a sand-coloured plinth. Soft light from the right, subtle contact shadows, matte glaze, generous space above the product. No lettering or logos.
Design a poster for a fictional exhibition called 'Quiet Shapes'. Use a cream background, oversized black lettering and one orange circle. Put 'Saturday 12 October' beneath the title. Keep the layout spacious and show the entire poster.
Create an editorial portrait of a fictional bicycle mechanic in a small workshop. Show the person waist-up with tools softly visible behind them. Natural morning light, relaxed expression, realistic skin texture and muted colours.
Illustrate a tiny fox delivering a letter to a lighthouse during a windy afternoon. Gouache texture, blue and ochre palette, playful shapes, a winding path leading into the scene. No text.
Start with a subject, a setting and a visual direction. Add a reference image when the task calls for one.
Open GPT Image 2.5, choose the available settings and review the quote before submitting.
Review the result closely. Adjust the brief, try a focused edit or download the image you want to keep.
04 / FAQ
ChatGPT Images 2.5 names the image experience in ChatGPT. GPT Image 2.5 commonly refers to the model family, including the Flare and Sunburst API variants. Provider interfaces and available settings can differ.
The GPT Image 2.5 workspace accepts a written prompt and supports reference-image workflows. Check the currently available modes in the workspace. For an edit, upload an image you may use and describe the change you want.
Check the quote in the workspace after choosing your model and settings. Cost depends on the request. Browsing examples and using a prompt do not automatically start a paid generation.
Choose from the options currently shown in the workspace. Start with a size appropriate for your draft, then evaluate the result at its intended display size. Higher quality can take longer and does not guarantee every detail will be correct.
The gallery and room study are attributed third-party examples from fal’s GPT Image 2.5 showcase, not tests run on this website. Our prompt starters are independently written ideas, not the original prompts for those images.
No. image 2.5 is an independent service. ChatGPT features such as Sketch and image comments are not automatically included here. Read OpenAI’s release notes for information about the model family.
Review the service terms and the rights to your inputs and intended use. Check generated text, logos and other details before delivery. The showcase images are references, not a downloadable stock library.
GPT IMAGES 2.5
Bring a sentence, a reference or a new direction. Your next image starts with an idea.
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