GPT Image 2 at a glance
GPT Image 2 (gpt-image-2) launched as OpenAI's new image generation and editing model, with inpainting and flexible sizes.
What changed with GPT Image 2
OpenAI released GPT Image 2 (gpt-image-2) on April 21, 2026. Its model page describes fast, high-quality generation and editing, flexible image sizes, high-fidelity image inputs and inpainting, served through the image generation, image edit and Batch endpoints.
Later updates expanded the line: transparent backgrounds entered preview for gpt-image-2 in August, and OpenAI has since released GPT-Image-2.5 and GPT-Image-2.6 variants (Sunburst and Flare).
Where to compare GPT Image 2
Independent leaderboards and official resources for comparing this model yourself. Rankings change often; each site shows its own current data.
Leaderboards
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Why GPT Image 2 matters for businesses
For small businesses, a stronger API image model means marketing visuals, product mockups and social assets can be produced inside automated content pipelines, with Batch support for large volumes at lower priority.
Sources for this story
- OpenAI API changelog (opens in a new tab)Official
OpenAI · developers.openai.com
- GPT Image 2 model page (opens in a new tab)Official
OpenAI · developers.openai.com
- OpenAI API models (opens in a new tab)Official
OpenAI · developers.openai.com
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