Model · OpenAI · Image-Gen
GPT Image 2
OpenAI's previous image generation and editing model, which replaced the older DALL·E line. Superseded by GPT Image 2.5 (2026-09-08) at the same token rates.
- Modality
- Image-Gen
- License
- Proprietary (Proprietary)
- Released
- April 21, 2026
- Last verified
- October 28, 2026
- Runs locally
- No
Strengths
- Same token rates as its successor, GPT Image 2.5
- Handles both image generation and editing
- Flexible image sizes and high-fidelity image input
Weaknesses
- Closed weights
- API-first model line with less community tooling than FLUX-based stacks
Try it
| Where | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | hosted-api | API key required |
Version history
- GPT Image 2.5 Sep 2026
- GPT Image 2 Apr 2026 Current Deprecated
Official sources
- Model docs docs
Change log
- — Deprecated — superseded by GPT Image 2.5 (released 2026-09-08). Still served; not in OpenAI's deprecation table.
- — Verified current against OpenAI's models overview — still listed, snapshot gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.
- — Added after verification that GPT Image 2 is the current OpenAI image generation model.
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