GPT Image 2.6 · FreeGPT.IM
GPT Image 2.6 Generator
OpenAI released Images 2.6 on November 4, 2026. On FreeGPT.IM, paid plans can choose GPT Image 2.6 Flare or Sunburst for text-to-image and reference-image editing. Free generation continues to use GPT Image 2.5.
GPT Image 2.6 requires a paid plan
Subscribers see the 2.6 generator here after signing in. Without a plan, you can compare plans or keep creating with the free GPT Image 2.5 generator.
What OpenAI says is new in 2.6
- Speed: OpenAI says image generation is 50% faster than before. At low quality, Flare can take as little as six seconds.
- Consistency: OpenAI says Sunburst at medium or high quality keeps images more consistent across editing rounds.
- Layout: OpenAI says Flare improves layouts for posters, product images and other professional visuals.
- New OpenAI features: GIF creation, plus image markup, SVG export and a complexity setting in its API. FreeGPT.IM offers GIF and SVG on paid plans.
What you get on FreeGPT.IM
Paid plans can generate still images with GPT Image 2.6 from a text prompt or up to four reference images, at 1K, 2K or 4K and at five quality levels. They can also create GIF animations and SVG vectors from a text prompt. Your selection stays in the generator, and 2.5 remains available.
Mask editing, image markup and transparent-background settings are not available here. Results are not guaranteed to match any example, and generation can still time out or fail.
Credits per GPT Image 2.6 image
Flare and Sunburst cost the same. The exact charge appears before you generate, and failed generation is not charged.
| Quality | 1K | 2K | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Medium | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| High | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Extra high | 10 | 16 | 24 |
| Maximum | 16 | 30 | 48 |
Each reference image adds 30 credits per output.
Compare GPT Image 2.6 and 2.5 →Flare or Sunburst?
GPT Image 2.6 Flare →
Start here for quick drafts and repeated changes. OpenAI positions Flare for speed and better layouts on posters and product images.
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst →
Choose it for detailed work and multi-step edits. OpenAI recommends Sunburst at medium or high quality when detail and consistency matter most.
How to use GPT Image 2.6
- Sign in with a paid plan. The generator on this page opens with GPT Image 2.6 Flare selected.
- Choose Flare or Sunburst, then set quality and resolution. Check the credit charge shown before you generate.
- Write your prompt, or add reference images and state what must stay unchanged. Review the result before downloading.
Prompts to start from
These previews were made with ChatGPT Images 2.5 on the web. They show the prompts, not GPT Image 2.6 output, and a 2.6 result will differ.
GPT Image 2.6 questions
Is GPT Image 2.6 free on FreeGPT.IM?
No. GPT Image 2.6 requires a paid plan on FreeGPT.IM. Free generation uses GPT Image 2.5 within the daily allowance.
Is this the same as using Images 2.6 in ChatGPT?
No. OpenAI offers Images 2.6 in ChatGPT and Codex under its own plans. FreeGPT.IM is an independent site with its own plans, credits and features.
Does 2.6 cost more credits than 2.5?
At some low and medium settings, yes. At 1K low, for example, 2.6 costs 2 credits and 2.5 costs 1. From high quality upward, the credits are the same.
Can I create GIFs or SVGs here?
Yes, on a paid plan. GIF and SVG are created from a text prompt only, without reference images.
Am I charged if generation fails?
No. Failed generation is not charged, and the exact credits are shown before you generate.