Images 2.6 (GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and Flare)
OpenAI's Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster; API models Sunburst (quality) and Flare (layout) add SVG export and a complexity parameter.
Overview
OpenAI introduced Images 2.6 on November 4, 2026, in ChatGPT and Codex across all subscription tiers, with two API models, GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare. OpenAI says generation is 50% faster than before, with Flare producing low-quality images in as little as six seconds. Sunburst targets higher quality and edit-to-edit consistency at medium or high quality, while Flare targets layout quality for posters and product imagery. The API adds image markup, SVG export and a complexity parameter that controls how much planning the model does.
This is a sourced directory entry. Features and capabilities are reported in the linked sources; this entry does not document independent Aymorphic testing.
Key features
- Two API models: GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare
- Generation 50% faster; Flare low-quality images in about six seconds
- Animated GIF loops from characters, mascots or product shots
- API additions: image markup, SVG export, complexity parameter
- Available in ChatGPT and Codex on desktop, mobile and web across tiers
Use cases
- Poster and product-image layouts with Flare
- Multi-step image editing with consistent characters using Sunburst
- Vector (SVG) assets and short GIF loops for marketing
Pricing
Per-image API prices are on OpenAI's developer pricing page (not stated in the announcement); included in ChatGPT subscription tiers.
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Dates and sources
- Released
- 4 Nov 2026
- Record updated
- 6 Nov 2026
- Record last checked
- 6 Nov 2026