Looking for rates, resolutions and limits? GPT Image 2.5 specs
What GPT Image 2.5 adds
OpenAI released it on September 8, 2026. Compared with GPT Image 2, details are sharper and light looks more natural. Subjects from reference photos survive better, and edits stay on track over several rounds.
The version on this page
This page runs the Sunburst version at high quality, at 19 credits per image. OpenAI built Sunburst for premium work that needs tight control. The form offers 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9 and 9:16.
Writing a prompt for it
Describe the subject first, then the setting, then the light. For example: "ceramic cup on a linen napkin, window light from the left, shallow focus". If a detail must stay fixed, say so plainly, such as "keep the logo exactly as written". The Product on marble preset is a good first brief.
When to pick another model
For type-heavy posters on a budget, GPT Image 2 at 14 credits is cheaper per try. For many quick variations, start in FLUX schnell at 1 credit. Small, dense text can still break here, so keep words short and large.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one image with GPT Image 2.5 cost here?
19 credits per image, about $0.202 on the largest pack. The exact price shows above the button before you generate.
Is GPT Image 2.5 better than GPT Image 2?
OpenAI reports sharper detail, more natural light and better subject preservation in edits. GPT Image 2 costs 14 credits, so it still suits rough drafts.
Which aspect ratios can I pick?
1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9 and 9:16. Use 9:16 for stories and 16:9 for headers and thumbnails.
What a real job costs here
GPT Image 2.5 charges 19 credits. At the best pack rate that is about $0.2022.
| Pack | Credits | Runs with GPT Image 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| $9 | 750 | 39 |
| $19 | 1,650 | 86 |
| $39 | 3,500 | 184 |
| $79 | 7,300 | 384 |
| $149 | 14,000 | 736 |
