OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.6 with GIF creation, reusable reference images, and two new API models

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.6 lets users turn prompts or images into animated GIFs, with adjustable speed and per-frame editing. Reference images of people, pets, and characters can be saved for reuse without re-uploading. Two new API models, GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst, offer 50% faster generation; Flare produces images in as little as six seconds, while Sunburst targets higher quality and consistency across edits. The update also adds image markup and SVG exports. Images 2.6 is available today in ChatGPT and Codex across all tiers on web, desktop, and mobile, with Flare and Sunburst live in the API.

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