OpenAI
GPT-Image
OpenAI's image model that reasons through requests to maintain spatial logic, available via ChatGPT and API.
Built on: GPT-Image-1
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #1
- Tier
- S
- Score
- 89.9
Strengths
- Reasons through prompts for accurate object placement
- Good for iterating on marketing mockups via dialogue
- Available in ChatGPT and through the API
Considerations
- API pricing and token usage can be hard to estimate
- Photorealism varies depending on the request
Price
Via ChatGPT (~$20/mo) · API usage-based
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 91.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 88.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 90.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
- Pricing
- Benchmark
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Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- OpenAI API changelog — GPT Image 2 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- OpenAI API changelog (GPT Image 2, transparent backgrounds) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Introducing our latest image generation model in the API | OpenAI (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Responses API: identify the underlying image generation model | OpenAI Developer Community (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Recraft blog — AI image generators compared for design work (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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- 10 Best AI Image Generators 2026 (Felo Search) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- The 9 Best AI Image Generators of 2026 (Semrush) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Best AI Image Generator 2026: GPT Image 2 vs 4 Rivals (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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