By OpenAI
GPT Image 2.5 image generator
OpenAI's image model, strongest at following detailed instructions and precise edits.
GPT Image 2.5
- Up to
- High
- References
- 8
- Ratios
- 7
A cozy reading nook inside a lighthouse, a red armchair under a round window, a sleeping cat on a stack of books, storm outside, warm lamp light, detailed illustration
Good at
Complex instructions
Prompts with many objects, positions and constraints that other models drop.
Step-by-step edits
Attach an image and list several changes at once.
Illustration and concept art
Consistent styles across a set when you reuse the same description.
Transparent assets
Used by the PhotoGenius emoji maker for clean stickers and icons.
Prompt tips for GPT Image 2.5
- Write in full sentences; it rewards specific, ordered instructions.
- Use Medium quality to iterate and High for the final image.
- When editing, list changes as a numbered list.
Settings and limits
- Made by
- OpenAI
- Output
- Images at Medium and High
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16
- Reference images
- Up to 8, for edits and consistency
- Images per request
- 1 to 4
- Typical time
- About 40 seconds per image
| Setting | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medium | 2 |
| High | 6 |
Credits come with a plan, and failed runs are refunded. See plans
GPT Image 2.5 questions
What is GPT Image 2.5?
GPT Image 2.5 follows long, specific instructions closely, which makes it good for compositions with many requirements and for edits described in several steps. It is slower than the Google and Black Forest Labs models, so it is worth using when precision matters more than speed.
Is GPT Image 2.5 the same model ChatGPT uses for images?
GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's image model, offered on PhotoGenius through our provider. We can't speak for which model ChatGPT uses at any given time.
Why does GPT Image 2.5 take longer?
It spends more time per image than the other models. Expect around 40 seconds per image. The trade-off is closer instruction following.
What quality settings are available?
Medium and High. Medium is cheaper and good for drafts; High adds detail for final output.
How much does GPT Image 2.5 cost on PhotoGenius?
GPT Image 2.5 costs from 2 credits (medium) to 6 credits (high) per image. Plans start at $10 a month for 100 credits ($8 a month billed yearly), and the exact cost of every generation shows on the Generate button before you run it. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
Can I try GPT Image 2.5 for free?
Generating with GPT Image 2.5 uses credits from a plan. To try PhotoGenius without paying, the free image generator makes 5 images with FLUX.2 Klein and needs no account.
Can I use GPT Image 2.5 results commercially?
Commercial use is included on the Pro and Business plans. See the Terms of Service for the details of the license.