OpenAI · 8 credits per image

GPT Image 2.5 Flare

OpenAI's September 2026 image model, tuned for everyday generation

Try GPT Image 2.5 Flare

GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's image model family released in September 2026, succeeded by GPT Image 2.6 in November. It comes in two versions: Flare, optimized for fast, high-quality everyday generation, and Sunburst, focused on precise editing.

Flare is the one to reach for first. Write a prompt or upload a photo, and it returns a finished image quickly. When you need an exact change to an existing photo, switch to Sunburst.

Sample images

GPT Image 2.5 Flare: A photo of a white ceramic coffee mug on a wooden cafe table next to a rain-streaked window, soft morning light. The mug is printed with the words "Good Morning" in black hand-lettered script.
Product photo with lettering
GPT Image 2.5 Flare: A close-up portrait photo of an elderly fisherman with a weathered face, grey stubble and a navy knitted wool cap, a harbor at dusk softly out of focus behind him, shot on an 85mm lens.
Realistic portrait
GPT Image 2.5 Flare: A flat vector travel poster of Lisbon: a yellow tram climbing a steep cobbled street, terracotta rooftops and the river behind. Bold headline at the top reading "LISBOA".
Illustrated poster

Every model on AirGallery gets the same three prompts, run once and shown unedited (November 2026). Compare them side by side.

Strengths

  • Fast, high quality: Built for quick turnaround without dropping image quality.
  • Text or photo input: Generate from a prompt, or start from one or more uploaded photos.
  • A known quantity: The generation between GPT Image 2 and 2.6, still available for comparison.

Best for

  • Comparing against GPT Image 2.6 on the same prompt
  • Illustrations, concept art and social images
  • Comparing OpenAI and Google models on one prompt

8 credits per image. Credits never expire, no subscription.

Questions

What is GPT Image 2.5?

GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's image model family released in September 2026, after GPT Image 2. It has two versions: Flare for fast everyday generation and Sunburst for precise editing.

Flare or Sunburst?

Use Flare to create new images quickly. Use Sunburst when you're editing a photo and the change has to be exact. Both cost the same on AirGallery.

Can I use GPT Image 2.5 Flare without a subscription?

Yes. AirGallery is pay-per-use: buy a credit pack once and each GPT Image 2.5 Flare generation costs 8 credits. Credits never expire.

Do I need an API key to use GPT Image 2.5 Flare?

No. AirGallery runs GPT Image 2.5 Flare for you in the browser. Developers who want it in their own app can call it through the AirGallery API or MCP server with an AirGallery key.

Who owns the images I make with GPT Image 2.5 Flare?

You do. Images you create are yours to download and use, subject to the model provider's usage policies and AirGallery's terms.

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