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OpenAI Brings Images 2.6 to ChatGPT, Codex, and the API

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OpenAI released Images 2.6 for ChatGPT and Codex subscribers across all tiers and made it available to developers through the API. The release includes two API models, Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst. OpenAI says both generate images 50% faster than before, while Sunburst preserves details more consistently across edits at medium or high quality. The report also describes SVG export and GIF generation. API access is billed by usage; the report says OpenAI did not announce an extra charge for ChatGPT or Codex subscribers.

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    OpenAI Releases Images 2.6 With SVG Export, GIFs, and Faster Generation

    OpenAI released Images 2.6 on November 4, with access for ChatGPT and Codex subscribers across all tiers and an API for developers. The report describes SVG export and GIF generation, plus two API versions: Flare, oriented toward speed, and Sunburst, which OpenAI says better preserves details across edits at medium or high quality. It also gives API pricing and notes that the performance claims have no third-party test results yet.

  2. OpenAI Brings GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API

    OpenAI is bringing GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API. Its two new API image models, Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst, generate images 50% faster than before. At medium or high quality, Sunburst keeps details more consistent from one edit to the next.

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