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Generate images with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is the second variant of OpenAI's latest image generation, released on 4 November 2026: same price and same settings as Flare, but a model that takes its time, from fifteen seconds to nearly a minute depending on quality and input images. It generates from a prompt and edits an existing image, up to six references per render, with the respect for layouts and the clean writing of short text that define the GPT Image family. Three qualities to choose from on the node, Eco, Standard and Max. When speed matters most, GPT Image 2.6 Flare is its natural companion.
Capabilities
- Edits existing images and takes visual references
- Resolutions: Eco, Standard, Max
GPT Image 2.6, the variant that takes its time
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst, released on 4 November 2026 alongside Flare, shares its price, its three qualities and its six input images, but takes longer over each render: from fifteen seconds in Eco quality to nearly a minute in Max with an image to edit, in our measurements.
It generates from a prompt and edits an existing image: connect an Image, Media or Retouch node as input, describe what should change, and get the result at the price shown before generating. Like the rest of the GPT Image family, it holds layouts and writes short text cleanly, accents included.
GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Sunburst | GPT Image 2.6 Flare | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 16 credits / image | 16 credits / image | 19 credits / image |
| Image editing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 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 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 2.6 Sunburst keep the rest of the image intact?
The more precise the instruction about what to change and what to keep, the more faithful the result. A phrase like "change only the colour of the coat, keep everything else" limits the edit to what is asked.
Does the price change with the number of input images?
No. On Imaginode, an image costs the same with no reference or with six: only the quality chosen on the node changes the price.
How much does an image generated with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst 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 Sunburst edit an existing image?
Yes: GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Sunburst for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?
No: GPT Image 2.6 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 2.6 Sunburst at the competition
GPT Image 2.6 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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