MODEL COMPARISON
What changes with GPT Image 2.5?
Understand the update before changing your image workflow.
The headline changes
OpenAI reports improvements to detail, reference fidelity, editing precision, and generation speed with Images 2.5. The API family now includes Flare and Sunburst for different workflow priorities.
Speed and model selection
OpenAI reports up to 50% lower generation latency compared with Images 2.0. Actual turnaround depends on the model, request, and workload. Evaluate both speed and the number of revisions needed for your use case.
Editing and visual consistency
The release emphasizes keeping reference subjects recognizable and carrying earlier edits through later revisions. Test with the details that matter to you, such as a product label, a face, or a fixed layout.
A practical comparison checklist
Use the same source image and prompt. Compare composition, text accuracy, preserved details, and time to approval. Save the original output alongside each revision so improvements and regressions are easy to identify.
Model information: OpenAI’s Images 2.5 announcement. Published September 8, 2026. Prompts and workflow advice are editorial examples.
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