GPTImage2.6
New in GPT Image 2.6: animated GIFs and SVG vectors — released Nov 4, 2026

GPT Image 2.6

GPT Image 2.6: create images, GIFs and SVG vectors from one prompt

Describe an idea once and get a photo-real image, a looping GIF or an editable SVG, powered by the Flare and Sunburst models.

Model
Aspect ratio
Quality

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Product photoIMAGE
Poster with headline textIMAGE
Animated mascot GIFGIF
SVG logoSVG

What's new

What's New in GPT Image 2.6

GPT Image 2.6 adds motion and vectors to what used to be a still-image tool.

01
Animated GIFs
Native GIFs from a prompt or a sketch, with adjustable speed. In ChatGPT you can also edit them frame by frame.
02
SVG vector export
True vector output for logos, icons and flat illustrations. Paths stay editable, transparency is supported, content is static.
03
Reference images & markup edits
Save reference images and reuse them for characters, pets and products. Draw on an image to show what should change; markup is available in the API.
04
Flare & Sunburst models
Flare is tuned for speed. Sunburst is tuned for detail and for staying consistent across edits at medium and high quality.

Examples

GPT Image 2.6 prompts worth stealing

Eight starting points across images, GIFs and SVGs. Open one to copy the full prompt.

Watercolor fox in a neon forest

IMAGE

Retro concert poster with headline text

IMAGE

Ceramic mug on a pastel set

IMAGE

Waving paper-cut octopus

GIF

Rain on a window loop

GIF

Dancing avocado sticker

GIF

Geometric fox logo

SVG

Weather icon set

SVG
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Use cases

What you can create

Six places where one prompt and one format go a long way.

01
E-commerce product photos
Build a clean product scene around one clear subject. Name the surface, lighting direction, camera angle and background so the image feels composed for a listing, launch page or campaign rather than like a generic stock photo.
02
Posters, ads and thumbnails
Describe the hierarchy as well as the subject: say where the headline should sit, what should draw the eye first and which details can stay secondary. This gives campaign art, event posters and video covers a clearer visual structure.
03
Animated mascots & stickers
Give a familiar character one readable action such as a wave, blink or bounce. Short motions work well for reaction stickers and community posts because the loop stays legible even when viewed at a small size.
04
Product loops for ads
Use a small repeating movement to reveal a product detail: a slow turn, a soft glint or a lid opening. Keep the framing stable and the motion simple so the loop can support an ad without competing with its message.
05
Logos, icons & brand marks as SVG
Choose a small palette, a simple silhouette and a few distinct shapes. Vector output is suited to marks that need to scale or be adjusted in a design tool; use a raster image instead when texture and photographic detail matter.
06
Illustrations & storyboards
Describe the subject, point of view and visual style you want to carry from frame to frame. Reference images can help maintain a recognizable character or object as you explore scenes for a story, deck or concept board.

Format guide

Choosing the right output

Start with where the asset will be used, then choose the format that fits its job.

01
Image for detail and atmosphere
Choose an image for photography, textured illustration, poster art or any scene where lighting, depth and fine surface detail carry the idea. Be specific about composition and leave room for any copy that will be added later.
02
GIF for a short moment in motion
Choose a GIF when one simple action tells the story better than a still: a character reacting, a product turning or a small interface moment. Describe the starting pose, the movement and how the ending should connect back to the first frame.
03
SVG for clean, editable shapes
Choose SVG for icons, emblems, badges and flat illustrations made from clear shapes. Name the silhouette, palette and visual weight. SVG stays crisp as it scales and its paths can be refined in a vector editor.

What changed

GPT Image 2.6 vs GPT Image 2

A quick look at what changes from GPT Image 2 to GPT Image 2.6.

GPT Image 2GPT Image 2.6
OutputStill images onlyStill images, plus GIF motion and SVG vectors
ModelsOne modelFlare for speed, Sunburst for detail and consistency
SpeedSlower generationFaster generation, with Flare as fast as ~6s at low quality

Workflow

How it works

Create, refine and export with GPT Image 2.6 in a few simple steps.

  1. 01

    Pick a format and a model

    Choose Image, GIF or SVG, then Flare for a quick draft or Sunburst for detail.

  2. 02

    Describe it

    Write your prompt and add a reference image if you want to keep a character or product consistent.

  3. 03

    Refine and download

    Review the result against your brief and change one thing at a time. Use markup to point at a specific area when a local adjustment is needed, then export PNG, GIF or SVG for the intended use.

Models

Flare vs Sunburst

Two models, two jobs. Draft fast, then finish with detail.

Flare

Speed
As fast as ~6s at low quality
Best for
Drafts and exploring ideas
Credits
1 credit per 1K image

Sunburst

Speed
Slower, with more detail
Best for
Final renders and repeated edits
Credits
4 per 1K image, 8 per 2K image

Draft with Flare, finish with Sunburst: explore cheaply first, then spend credits on the version you want to keep.

Full comparison

Pricing

GPT Image 2.6 pricing: simple, transparent credits

Choose a plan that fits the way you create. No payment is collected through the email signup form.

Pricing and credits

Basic

$9.9/mo

200 credits per month

  • 200 credits every month
  • Image, GIF and SVG
  • Flare and Sunburst models

Pro

Most popular

$19.9/mo

500 credits per month

  • 500 credits every month
  • Image, GIF and SVG
  • Flare and Sunburst models

Max

$49.9/mo

1500 credits per month

  • 1500 credits every month
  • Image, GIF and SVG
  • Flare and Sunburst models

Credit costs: Flare 1 credit per 1K image · Sunburst 4 per 1K / 8 per 2K · GIF 10 · SVG 4.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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