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Complete GPT Image 2 documentation — parameters, pricing, prompting tips, and code examples. Use the free online generator on gpt-image-2.art, no OpenAI API key required.

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GPT Image 2 billboard on Times Square — AI-generated image showcasing photorealistic city scene

What Is GPT Image 2?

GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's state-of-the-art image generation model, launched on April 21, 2026. It supports both text-to-image generation and precise image editing, with a quality-first architecture designed for the highest fidelity output.

Key improvements over its predecessor include near-perfect text rendering inside images, photorealistic scene quality, and instruction-following accuracy that makes targeted edits possible without reinterpreting the whole image.

Model Highlights

FeatureDetails
ReleasedApril 21, 2026
InputText, Image
OutputImage
PerformanceHighest quality
SpeedMedium
API Endpointsv1/images/generations, v1/images/edits
Snapshotgpt-image-2-2026-04-21

Core Capabilities

Photorealism

A quality-first architecture renders natural lighting, authentic material textures, skin detail, and environmental depth at a level that sets a new standard for AI-generated imagery.

Text Rendering

Dense paragraphs, small lettering, multilingual characters, infographics, UI mockups, and marketing materials all render cleanly and legibly on the first attempt — no more garbled characters or broken word spacing.

Precise Image Editing

Targeted changes without reinterpreting the entire image. Preserve identity, composition, and lighting while adjusting specific elements: swap clothing, translate text in a sign, change lighting, remove objects, or composite scenes.

Style Control

Apply consistent visual styles across different subjects, or transfer the look of one reference image to another. Supports multi-image inputs for style + subject composition.

World Knowledge

The model has reasoning built in. Ask for a scene set in "Woodstock, August 1969" and it understands the cultural context without you needing to over-describe.

Quick Start

  1. Visit gpt-image-2.art
  2. Enter a text prompt describing your image
  3. Choose your preferred style and aspect ratio
  4. Click Generate and download your result

For API access, see the API Reference guide.

Supported Image Sizes & Quality

Quality1024×10241024×15361536×10244K (3824×2160)
Low$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02
Medium$0.06$0.05$0.05$0.11
High$0.22$0.17$0.17$0.41

Prices shown are OpenAI direct API pricing via the v1/images/generations endpoint.

Supported Aspect Ratios

  • 1:1 — Square (1024×1024)
  • 3:2 — Landscape (1536×1024)
  • 2:3 — Portrait (1024×1536)
  • 16:9 — Widescreen (1920×1088)
  • 9:16 — Mobile/vertical (1088×1920)
  • 4K — Ultra-high resolution (3824×2160 or 2160×3824)

API Rate Limits (OpenAI)

TierImages Per Minute (IPM)Tokens Per Minute (TPM)
FreeNot supported
Tier 15100,000
Tier 220250,000
Tier 350800,000
Tier 41503,000,000
Tier 52508,000,000

Credits on gpt-image-2.art

OperationCredits
Text-to-Image (Standard)5
Text-to-Image (HD)10
Image Enhancement8

New users receive free credits to get started. Visit the Pricing page for credit packages.

GPT Image 2 showcase — AI-generated collage titled Create Everything at Once with art, science, maps, and culture

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