Up to 4 references
Hold product and character cues across scene changes.
GPT Image 2.5 AI Image Generator
The proven previous-gen flagship —strong reference editing, dependable typography, and 1K/2K/4K output right beside GPT Image 2.6.
AI Model 4 credits
Prompt0/2000
Avoid copyrighted characters, logos, music and sensitive or explicit content — it may be blocked.
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Batch generation1
Estimated cost: 4 credits
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Pick a model, describe the shot, and hit Generate.
Why GPT Image 2.5
Why creators choose GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5 pairs multi-reference editing with 1K–4K output inside the same studio as GPT Image 2.6.
Clean short text
Readable labels, titles, and poster copy.
1K to 4K output
Eleven aspect ratios from square to 21:9.
Side-by-side with 2.6
Run the exact same prompt on 2.5 and 2.6 in one click.
GPT Image 2.5 guide
Everything you can do with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5 is the previous-generation flagship OpenAI image model in the GPT Image 2.6 studio. It combines natural-language prompt following, multi-reference photo editing, and 1K–4K output, and stays in the lineup so teams can keep existing prompt templates or benchmark directly against GPT Image 2.6.
What GPT Image 2.5 is built for
GPT Image 2.5 supports both text-to-image generation and reference-guided image-to-image editing with up to four reference images. It exports at 1K, 2K, and 4K across eleven aspect ratios, making it a reliable choice for product imagery, posters, and character-consistent variations.
Reference-guided edits
Up to four reference images for subject and style continuity.
Legible typography
Short headlines, labels, and signage in frame.
1K, 2K, and 4K
Draft at 1K, ship at 2K, or export 4K for print.
GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2.6 vs GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2.6 builds on 2.5 with stricter brief adherence, cleaner lighting and material swaps, and stronger identity preservation across multi-reference edits. GPT Image 2.5 remains ideal when reproducing established 2.5 prompts or comparing generations side by side, while GPT Image 2 serves as the lightweight tier for fast concepting.
How to use GPT Image 2.5
How to use GPT Image 2.5 in three steps
Write the brief
Describe the subject, scene, lighting, and any quoted text.
Add references if editing
Switch to Image to Image and drop up to four reference photos.
Compare with 2.6
Render at 1K or 2K, or switch the selector to GPT Image 2.6 to compare.
Who uses GPT Image 2.5
Who uses GPT Image 2.5 for image work
Ecommerce teams
Product placements and background swaps.
Brand & performance marketers
Ad variants and poster layouts with text.
Designers & art directors
Reference-locked concept boards.
Creators upgrading to 2.6
A/B test established 2.5 prompts against 2.6.
More models
GPT Image 2.5 and every other model in one studio
Switch engines without switching tools —GPT Image 2.6 plus strong public image and video models, side by side in the GPT Image 2.6 studio.
Text-to-imageImage-to-imageMulti-reference editsNative 2K outputLegible textProduct consistencyVertical formatsBatch runs
Useful answers before you create
GPT Image 2.5 FAQ
Understand the model, prepare better references, and choose a practical approach to your next visual.
01What is the difference between GPT Image 2.6 and GPT Image 2.5?
GPT Image 2.6 is our newest flagship tuned for sharper prompt adherence, cleaner material/lighting swaps, and tighter identity lock across multi-reference sets. GPT Image 2.5 remains available in the same studio so you can keep existing prompt workflows or compare both side by side.
02Does GPT Image 2.5 support Image to Image?
Yes —upload up to four reference images in Image to Image mode to edit scenes, backgrounds, and lighting while keeping the subject recognizable.
03Which resolutions and aspect ratios are supported?
1K, 2K, and 4K across eleven aspect ratios (auto, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 5:4, and 21:9).
04Do GPT Image 2.6 and 2.5 share the same credit wallet?
Yes —your credits work across GPT Image 2.6, GPT Image 2.5, GPT Image 2, Seedream 5 Pro, and every Seedance video model.
Make the next idea visible
Start your next visual on GPT Image 2.6
Bring a product photo, a character, or a clear scene brief. Explore a version, refine the direction, and save a visual that fits your layout.