OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.5, a new image-generation model designed to produce sharper details, richer textures, more natural lighting and more precise edits. The update also improves consistency when users make multiple changes to the same image.
Along with the new model, OpenAI has added several creative features to ChatGPT, including Sketch, Templates, comments on images and prompt sharing. The update is available across web, desktop and mobile for ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex users.
ChatGPT Images 2.5 Promises Faster Image Generation
OpenAI says Images 2.5 can reduce image-generation latency by up to 50% compared with Images 2.0. The model is also designed to preserve important elements of an image more reliably when users make several edits over multiple turns.
The improved consistency can be useful for creative projects that require repeated changes, as users can refine an image without losing key visual elements from earlier versions.
New Sketch and Templates Features
One of the notable additions is Sketch, which lets users draw directly in ChatGPT and use the drawing as a reference for generating an image. The feature can be accessed by typing @sketch in the ChatGPT composer. It is designed to help turn rough ideas, layouts and simple drawings into more complete visual concepts.
OpenAI has also introduced Templates in the Images tab. These are intended to make it easier to begin creating common visual formats, including flyers and product photos.
Users can also add comments directly to images for more focused editing and share the prompts used to create their images. Prompt sharing allows others to try the same instructions with their own photos and details.
Two New GPT Image 2.5 Models for API Users
OpenAI has also introduced two new image models for developers through its API: GPT-Image-2.5 Flare and GPT-Image-2.5 Sunburst.
Flare is designed for fast, high-quality image generation and editing and is positioned as the default option for most applications. Sunburst is aimed at workflows where greater precision and tighter control over edits are more important, although it can take longer to generate results.
ChatGPT Images 2.5 Availability
ChatGPT Images 2.5 is rolling out to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex users across desktop, mobile and web. OpenAI says the update is available across all ChatGPT tiers.
Developers can access the new GPT-Image-2.5 models through the OpenAI API, with Flare and Sunburst offering different balances between speed, image quality and editing precision.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information published by OpenAI about ChatGPT Images 2.5 and its related features. Availability, features and access may change as OpenAI continues to update its products and services. Users should check OpenAI’s official website and product documentation for the latest information.