GPT-Image-2.5 Flare
GPT-Image-2.5 Flare is OpenAI's September 8, 2026 fastest GPT Image 2.5 model for high-quality everyday generation.
Provider
OpenAI
Model family
OpenAI GPT Image
Image generation model
Cost tier
Flare
Status
Current
Release Sep 8, 2026
Why teams choose it
Published token rates match Sunburst and GPT Image 2
Measure tokens per image; the GPT Image 2 calculator does not estimate 2.5 consumption.
OpenAI calls Flare the fastest 2.5 model for everyday generation and Sunburst the most c…
apable for editing precision.
Same quality enum as Sunburst. Pick the ID for the job; do not assume max quality makes Flare equal Sunburst.
Same quality enum as Sunburst. Pick the ID for the job; do not assume max quality makes Flare equal Sunburst.
Tradeoffs to know
- Same list token rates as Sunburst; speed is not a published discount.
- Organization verification may be required.
- Not the ChatGPT Images consumer product name.
When not to use this
- Not ideal for simple tasks where cheaper models in the same lineup are good enough.
- Avoid for regulated or high-stakes outputs without evaluations that mimic your tooling, data, and review process.
- Pair catalog notes with comparisons and your own benchmarks before declaring a routing winner.
Technical specs
- Inputs
- text, image
- Outputs
- image
- Capabilities
- text-to-image, image editing, inpainting
- License
- Proprietary API
- Model string
gpt-image-2-5-flare
Benchmarks
{
"api_id": "gpt-image-2.5-flare",
"source": "https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/models/gpt-image-2.5-flare",
"vendor_reported": true,
"default_snapshot": "gpt-image-2.5-flare-2026-09-08"
}OpenAI GPT Image family lineup
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GPT-Image-2.5 Flare FAQ
What is GPT-Image-2.5 Flare?
GPT-Image-2.5 Flare is OpenAI's September 8, 2026 fastest GPT Image 2.5 model for high-quality everyday generation. The API ID is gpt-image-2.5-flare, with dated snapshot gpt-image-2.5-flare-2026-09-08. It accepts text and image input, outputs images, and supports the same quality ladder as Sunburst: low, medium, high...
When does GPT-Image-2.5 Flare fit best?
High-volume everyday OpenAI image generation
What should teams watch out for with GPT-Image-2.5 Flare?
Same list token rates as Sunburst; speed is not a published discount.
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