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Sunburst and Flare, released September 8, 2026

GPT Image 2.5: Sunburst and Flare, compared and ready to use

OpenAI released GPT Image 2.5 in two versions with different strengths. Try both on the same prompt here and keep the one that fits.

Try GPT Image 2.5Compare with GPT Image 2
  • Sunburst and Flare
  • Same price on both
  • 1K to 4K
Up to 4 reference images (PNG, JPEG, WebP)
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At a glance

GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI's image model from September 8, 2026, released as two versions: Sunburst, tuned for precise generation and reference edits, and Flare, tuned for fast everyday images. Both make pictures from text or from up to 4 uploaded references on GetGPTImage, at 1K, 2K or 4K, for 16 credits per 1K image.

Versions
Sunburst (precise) and Flare (fast)
Released
September 8, 2026
Model IDs
gpt-image-2.5-sunburst and gpt-image-2.5-flare
Price per image
16 credits at 1K, 40 at 2K, 80 at 4K, on every model
Sizes
1K, 2K or 4K, up to 3840 pixels on the long side
Reference images
Up to 4 PNG, JPEG or WebP files, 10 MB each

What each GPT Image 2.5 version is for

  • 01

    Sunburst: precision

    For the image you will publish: edits that must keep a face or product, dense layouts and exact lettering.

  • 02

    Flare: speed

    For drafts, batches of variations and everyday pictures, when quick turnaround matters more than the last detail.

  • 03

    Reference edits on both

    Upload up to 4 images and describe the change; either version keeps what you ask it to keep.

  • 04

    The same sizes and price

    Both render 1K, 2K and 4K in 8 aspect ratios, at 16, 40 and 80 credits per image.

How to compare Sunburst and Flare

  1. 01

    Write one prompt

    Use a prompt you know well, or an edit on a photo you care about.

  2. 02

    Run it on both

    Generate with Flare, switch the model to Sunburst and generate again at the same size.

  3. 03

    Keep the better one

    Compare text, faces and fine detail side by side in your history, then download.

What is GPT Image 2.5?

GPT Image 2.5 is the successor to GPT Image 2, released by OpenAI on September 8, 2026. Instead of one model it comes as two: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst and gpt-image-2.5-flare. Both generate images from text and edit them from reference photos.

OpenAI bills both versions at the same token rates as GPT Image 2, so the choice between them is about the result, not the bill. Through the API they also accept two quality levels above high, xhigh and max, that GPT Image 2 does not offer.

Sunburst or Flare?

Start with Flare while you explore ideas, then render the final image with Sunburst. On GetGPTImage both cost the same, so switching costs nothing extra.

  • Brand assets, packaging and posters with text: Sunburst
  • Edits that must keep a person or product exactly: Sunburst
  • Mood boards, drafts and quick variations: Flare
  • Social images where speed matters most: Flare

GPT Image 2.5 cost

Upstream, a 1024x1024 GPT Image 2.5 image costs about $0.006 at low quality, $0.013 at medium and $0.053 at high, the same for both versions. GetGPTImage renders at the standard quality (OpenAI's medium) and charges 16 credits per 1K image, 40 at 2K and 80 at 4K, about $0.14 to $0.20 per 1K image depending on the plan or pack.

More about GPT Image

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst vs Flare

SunburstFlare
Tuned forPrecisionSpeed
Best forFinal images, exact edits, textDrafts, variations, everyday images
Model IDgpt-image-2.5-sunburstgpt-image-2.5-flare
Reference images hereUp to 4Up to 4
Sizes here1K, 2K, 4K1K, 2K, 4K
Credits per image16 / 40 / 8016 / 40 / 80

GPT Image 2.5 FAQ

What is the difference between Sunburst and Flare?

Both are GPT Image 2.5. Sunburst is tuned for precise generation and edits, Flare for fast everyday images. They take the same inputs and, on GetGPTImage, cost the same.

Is GPT Image 2.5 better than GPT Image 2?

It is the newer model, but results depend on the prompt. Every model costs the same here, so run your own prompt on GPT Image 2 and on a 2.5 version and keep the result you prefer.

Which quality setting does GetGPTImage use?

Every image renders at the standard quality setting, which is OpenAI's medium. The API also offers low and high, and on GPT Image 2.5 xhigh and max.

When was GPT Image 2.5 released?

OpenAI released both versions on September 8, 2026, as gpt-image-2.5-sunburst and gpt-image-2.5-flare. GPT Image 2 came out in April 2026.

Can I use GPT Image 2.5 without the API?

Yes. Sign up on GetGPTImage, choose Sunburst or Flare and generate in the browser; a 1K image costs 16 credits.

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Last updated October 17, 2026

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