Image model · from 16 credits
Generate images with GPT Image 2.6 Flare
GPT Image 2.6 Flare is the fast version of OpenAI's latest image generation, released on 4 November 2026: an image rendered in seven to eleven seconds, built for back-and-forth work, trying an idea, fixing it, starting again. It creates from a prompt and reworks the images you connect to it, up to six references at once, with what defines the GPT Image family: instructions followed to the letter and short text written without mistakes, accents included. Three qualities are set on the node, Eco, Standard and Max. For the same price, GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst takes longer over each render.
Capabilities
- Edits existing images and takes visual references
- Resolutions: Eco, Standard, Max
The latest GPT Image generation, in its fast version
GPT Image 2.6 Flare, released on 4 November 2026, is OpenAI's variant made for back-and-forth work: seven to eleven seconds per image in our measurements, whatever the quality. It creates from a simple prompt and reworks the images you give it, up to six at a time, with the obedience to instructions and the flawless short text that made the GPT Image family's reputation.
On Imaginode, quality is chosen on the node, Eco, Standard or Max, and the price is shown before you generate. The price is the same with one reference or six: you can connect a character, a set and an object with no surprise on the bill. The output plugs straight into a Video, Retouch or Enhance node.
GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Flare | GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 16 credits / image | 16 credits / image | 19 credits / image |
| Image editing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What GPT Image 2.6 Flare produces
Renders made on Imaginode with this model, untouched.
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Create a project and add an Image node from the toolbar.
- 2Pick GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Flare and Sunburst?
Same price and same settings. Flare renders an image in about ten seconds, Sunburst takes from fifteen seconds to nearly a minute. To chain attempts, pick Flare; to compare, run both on the same prompt.
Should I switch from GPT Image 2.5 to 2.6?
GPT Image 2.6 is OpenAI's most recent generation. GPT Image 2.5 stays in the catalogue, cheaper, and your existing nodes keep working: switch the model on the node to compare both renders on your own prompt.
How much does an image generated with GPT Image 2.6 Flare cost?
16 credits per image, about $0.19 (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 2.6 Flare edit an existing image?
Yes: GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Flare for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test GPT Image 2.6 Flare in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use GPT Image 2.6 Flare?
No: GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Flare at the competition
GPT Image 2.6 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.
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