OpenAI releases Images 2.6: GIFs are now available in ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced Images 2.6, enabling simple prompt-based GIF generation in ChatGPT and adding two new image models for developers.
OpenAI has released Images 2.6, bringing GIF generation to ChatGPT. Animations can be generated from a simple text prompt, with controls for speed, individual frames, and reference images.
For developers, the API now includes two new models: GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst.
- Flare is very fast and can generate an image in just 6 seconds.
- Sunburst is slightly slower but offers better quality and consistency when editing.
OpenAI also added the ability to save frequently used references. For example, you can save a photo of your dog, label it with a name, and then simply write “Spot” in a conversation; the model will retrieve the saved reference from memory.
Why it matters
AnalysisThe update expands creative and practical uses of generative AI by adding lightweight animation and reusable visual references. For developers, the two image models introduce a trade-off between speed and editing consistency.
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