GPT-Image 2.6

GPT-Image 2.6 is an image model released by OpenAI on November 4, 2026. It is called ChatGPT Images 2.6 in ChatGPT. The most obvious new things in this generation are looping GIFs and reusable reference images. The API also opens up annotation editing, SVG output and complexity parameters. People who usually use it for portraits, product images, posters and brand visuals should pay more attention to whether the subject can remain stable during multiple rounds of revisions.

Click "Open Website" to enter PixPix's GPT Image 2.6 page. Write a prompt or upload a reference picture. After logging in, Sunburst is selected by default on the workbench. Model parameters and point consumption can be viewed in the workbench.

How to choose between Flare and Sunburst

API is split into two models with the same price. Flare strives for speed. The low mode can produce pictures in about 6 seconds at the fastest. It is suitable for trying directions, making posters and quick variations. Sunburst's focus on detail and consistency across multiple rounds of editing makes it suitable for finalizing. A common combination is to use Flare to run the direction first, and then hand the selected card to Sunburst for refinement.

A few things it's good at

• Series of images for the same character or product:First create a clean base map, and then write down clearly what cannot be changed.
• Partial editing that only changes one place:Change the background, change the color, change a line of text, and try to preserve the surrounding details.
• On-screen Chinese and format:Pictures with text such as posters, menus, and infographics.
• Looping animations and emoticons:Small movements of the mascot, short trailers for social platforms, and storyboard drafts.

How to write prompt words

When changing the picture, write down "what needs to be changed" and "what is not allowed to be changed", and only change one thing in each round. For example: place this table lamp on a walnut side table to warm the minimalist room and retain its shape and glaze color.

When making animations, you need to break down the action, indicate which parts don't move, and ask the last frame to connect back to the first frame. Use low complexity for small areas, and high complexity for dense text and complex layouts.

Shortcomings you need to know before using

Product shapes, labels, and logos may still be out of shape after multiple rounds of editing. For product images that require strict consistency, it is recommended to synthesize the results back to the original images and check them against the actual product before publishing.

GIF is very short, with a default length of 9 frames and about 1.8 seconds. The head and tail seams may also be exposed. It is more suitable for expressions and drafts. Don’t expect it to replace videos. SVG can only generate new graphics based on text descriptions, and cannot convert existing logos into vectors. The low and medium levels of API consume more tokens than 2.5, and the bill may be significantly higher. The high and above generations are basically the same price.

Who is it suitable for:E-commerce operators, designers, self-media, and people who need to modify the same character or product repeatedly. If you just want to post a picture occasionally, you can use it directly in ChatGPT.

For more pictures and complete prompt words, please see GPT Image 2.6 Prompt Word Case.

Note: The case diagrams and animations on this page are from the Discovery AI picture case site and are produced by Codex's built-in picture tool. This tool does not display the actual model name. The animations are synthesized by cutting frames from sprites drawn by the model.

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