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Generate images with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is OpenAI's precise editing model, released on 7 September 2026: it generates from a prompt, but its home ground is retouching an existing image, changing what you ask for and leaving everything else untouched. Swapping an object, fixing a colour, rewriting text inside the image, adapting a scene without recomposing it, that is its job. It shares with the rest of the GPT Image family the respect for layouts and the clean writing of short text, with three qualities to choose from, Eco, Standard and Max. To produce fresh visuals quickly, GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the natural companion.
Capabilities
- Edits existing images and takes visual references
- Resolutions: Eco, Standard, Max
Precise editing, OpenAI style
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, released on 7 September 2026, is OpenAI's model dedicated to retouching an existing image: give it the image and an instruction, it changes what is asked and leaves the rest untouched. Replacing an object, fixing a colour, rewriting text inside the image, changing the light of a scene without recomposing it, these are its natural use cases. It also generates from a plain prompt, with the same three qualities as Flare, Eco, Standard and Max.
It shares with the rest of the GPT Image family the respect for layouts and the clean writing of short text. On Imaginode, connect an Image, Media or Retouch node as input, describe the change, and collect the result at the price shown before generating: editing costs slightly more than generation at the same tier, and the price grid accounts for it.
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst 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 Sunburst | Flux 2 Klein | GPT Image 2.5 Flare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sunburst 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
Does GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst keep the rest of the image intact?
That is its design goal: the change is limited to what the instruction describes, with framing, other objects and style staying in place. The more precise the instruction about what to change, and what to keep, the more faithful the result.
Can several retouches be chained?
Yes. Plug the output of a Sunburst Image node into a second Sunburst node with a new instruction: each step starts from the previous image, so you can fix things point by point rather than describing everything in one block.
How much does an image generated with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst 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 Sunburst edit an existing image?
Yes: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst 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 Sunburst for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required, and those credits never expire. Enough to test GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?
No: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst 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 Sunburst at the competition
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst 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.
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