Image model · from 3 credits
Generate images with GPT Image 2.5 Flare
GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the fast version of OpenAI's image generation, released on 7 September 2026: the model built for everyday visuals, when you want a clean image in seconds rather than an exhibition render. It keeps what defines the GPT Image family, obedience to instructions and short text written without mistakes, and accepts an input image to rework. Three qualities are set on the node, Eco, Standard and Max, which makes it the right default for series, variants and social visuals. For surgical retouching, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst takes over.
Capabilities
- Edits existing images and takes visual references
- Resolutions: Eco, Standard, Max
The fast generation of the GPT Image family
GPT Image 2.5 Flare, released on 7 September 2026, is OpenAI's version built for everyday visuals: a clean image in seconds, with the obedience to instructions and the mistake-free short text that made the GPT Image family's reputation. It accepts an input image to rework, and is set to three qualities on the node, Eco for batches of tries, Standard for daily use, Max for the version you keep.
Its cost per image is well below GPT Image 2 in Standard as in Max, which makes it the right default for series, variants and social media visuals. On Imaginode, each image is paid with your credits, price shown before generating, and the output plugs straight into a Video, Retouch or Enhance node.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare next to its closest siblings
Figures pulled from the same registry as billing: when a price or a cap changes, this table changes with it.
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare | Flux 2 Klein | GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 3 credits / image | 3 credits / image | 3 credits / image |
| Image editing | Yes | No | Yes |
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Create a project and add an Image node from the toolbar.
- 2Pick GPT Image 2.5 Flare in the selector: the exact price shows on the Generate button.
- 3Write your prompt (the magic wand can enrich it for 1 credit) and generate. Technical failures are refunded automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GPT Image 2.5 Flare and Sunburst?
Same price, same base quality. Flare is optimised to produce fresh images quickly; Sunburst is optimised for precise editing of an existing image, touching only what you ask for. To create, pick Flare; to fix, Sunburst.
Does GPT Image 2.5 Flare write text inside the image?
Yes, it is one of the GPT Image family's strengths: a title, a keyword or a short tagline come out clean. For a whole paragraph or very fine typography, check the result in Max quality.
How much does an image generated with GPT Image 2.5 Flare cost?
3 credits per image, about $0.04 (1 credit = $0.012). The exact cost shows on the Generate button before you click, and any failed generation is refunded automatically within seconds.
Can GPT Image 2.5 Flare edit an existing image?
Yes: GPT Image 2.5 Flare accepts an input image. On the Imaginode canvas, wire an image node or an uploaded photo, describe the change, and the model starts from your visual instead of generating from scratch.
Can I try GPT Image 2.5 Flare for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required, and those credits never expire. Enough to test GPT Image 2.5 Flare in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use GPT Image 2.5 Flare?
No: GPT Image 2.5 Flare runs server-side, in the browser, mobile included. Imaginode's node canvas wires its renders to the other models (references, camera, styles) with nothing to install.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare at the competition
GPT Image 2.5 Flare or its variants are also available at ChatGPT (images). Pricing grid recorded on a given date, sources cited: the comparison details what credit-based billing changes.
Read the Imaginode vs ChatGPT (images) comparison →
Try GPT Image 2.5 Flare on a real canvas
91 models, one account, credits that work everywhere. The price always shows before you generate.
Get started
Flux Schnell
Seedream 5 Lite