ChatGPT Images 2.5 adds faster generation and precise edits
By Steven Van ·
Sketch, image comments, and shareable prompts arrive alongside the Flare and Sunburst API models.
OpenAI says generation latency in ChatGPT Images 2.5 is up to 50% lower than in 2.0. The update improves reference fidelity and keeps untouched details more consistent across edits.
- Sketch turns drawings into image references.
- Templates, image comments, and shared prompts add ways to create and refine images.
- Flare prioritizes speed in the API; Sunburst offers greater editing precision with longer generation times.
The September 8 release is rolling out to all ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex tiers across web, desktop, and mobile. Both API models are available.