Faster Generation
About 50% faster than before. Flare can return an image in as little as six seconds at low quality.
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GPT Image 2.6: Create, Mark Up and Animate Images
Create in PixmaxGPT Image 2.6 Can Do
Generate faster, circle the exact spot to change, and turn a prompt or image into a looping GIF or an SVG. Pick Flare for speed or Sunburst for quality.
Image Markup
Mark the exact area to change, then describe the edit. No long prompt explaining where.
Animated GIFs
Turn a prompt or image into a looping GIF for mascots, product visuals and social replies.
Adjustable Reasoning
Choose how much the model thinks: lower for quick fixes, higher for complex layouts.
SVG Export
Export graphics as SVG for websites, apps and print. Sharp at any size.
Edit Consistency
Keeps characters, products and brand details steadier across editing rounds.
Flare vs Sunburst: Which GPT Image 2.6 Version To Use
GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Built for
Speed
Quality and edit consistency
Best for
Drafts, quick variations, social posts
Client revisions, product ,images, detailed layouts
Speed
As little as 6 seconds (low quality)
Slower, higher quality
From Idea To Finished Visual
Explore in Flare, finish in Sunburst.
Start With A Prompt Or Reference
Describe the scene or upload a product photo, sketch or reference.
Draft With Flare
Try several directions quickly.
A ceramic mug on a wooden table, morning light, soft shadow.
Mark Up The Change
Circle one area and type the edit.
Finish With Sunburst
Export a PNG, GIF or SVG.
Draft quickly in Flare, mark the exact change, then finish in Sunburst.
GPT Image 2.6 vs GPT Image 2.5: Specs At A Glance
GPT Image 2.6 is OpenAI's image model, released November 4, 2026, in two versions: Flare and Sunburst.
Capability
GPT Image 2.6
GPT Image 2.5
Generation speed
About 50% faster than the previous version
Baseline [align wording with the 2.5 page]
Targeted edits
Image markup to pinpoint the change
Prompt-based edit instructions
Animated output
Looping GIF
Still images only
Vector output
SVG export
Not available
Reasoning control
Adjustable
Not available
Versions
Flare and Sunburst
Flare and Sunburst
Create Better Images For Every Workflow
Marketing & Ad Variations
Keep the winning ad and change one element per version: headline, offer or background. Make a GIF version for display placements.
Product & E-Commerce Images
Swap backgrounds, change colors or add seasonal scenes without losing the product.
Social Posts, Mascots & GIFs
Animate a mascot wave, a pulsing sale badge or rising steam for posts and emails.
Icons, Badges & Web Graphics
Create flat icons, stickers and badges as SVG for sites, apps and print.
GPT Image 2.6 Prompt Examples
Poster with text
“Kyoto’s spring flower street, cherry blossoms, and Japanese poster lettering.”
Looping GIF
"Coffee cup on a wooden table, steam rising, camera still, seamless loop."
SVG icon
“A tablet displays nine colorful SVG icons, from botanical symbols to everyday web graphics.”
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GPT Image 2.6 FAQs
GPT Image 2.6 is OpenAI's image generation and editing model, released on November 4, 2026. It adds faster generation, image markup, looping GIFs and SVG export.
Flare is built for speed and suits drafts and quick variations. Sunburst gives higher quality and more consistent edits, so it suits final images.
GPT Image 2.6 adds image markup, GIF creation, SVG export and an adjustable reasoning setting, and generates about 50% faster.
Yes. It turns a prompt or image into a short looping GIF.
Yes. SVG export suits icons, badges and web graphics, and stays sharp at any size.
Yes. Select GPT Image 2.6 in Pixmax, choose Flare or Sunburst, and start creating.
Fill in credit cost per version once confirmed. pricing page..
Explore ideas in Flare, then finish the chosen image in Sunburst.
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