Key takeaways
- OpenAI launches GPT-Image-1.5, offering image generation speeds up to four times faster than its predecessor.
- New model enhances instruction following and image editing reliability, preserving crucial details like lighting and composition.
- GPT-Image-1.5 supports diverse image edits, including element blending and creative transformations.
- OpenAI introduces a dedicated Images section in ChatGPT for streamlined image creation and exploration.
- Model rollout accessible to all ChatGPT users; Business and Enterprise access to follow later.
OpenAI on December 16 announced the rollout of a new version of ChatGPT Images, powered by its latest image generation model, GPT-Image-1.5, which the company said is now available to all ChatGPT users and developers through its API.
The company said the updated model delivers faster image generation, improved instruction following and more reliable image edits, while preserving details such as lighting, composition and facial likeness across edits.
OpenAI said image-generation speeds are up to four times faster than the earlier version.
This follows Google’s introduction of Nano Banana Pro, an image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3 Pro. The model can help users generate visuals from ideas, prototypes, notes and real-time information, and can also access Google Search’s knowledge base.
“The new Images model is rolling out today in ChatGPT for all users, and is available in the API as GPT Image 1.5,” the company said. It added that the new Images experience in ChatGPT will be available to most users from today, while Business and Enterprise access will be rolled out at a later date.
According to OpenAI, the model supports a wide range of image edits, including adding, removing and blending elements, as well as creative transformations such as style changes and layout adjustments. The company said the system is better at handling dense text rendering and following detailed instructions compared with GPT Image 1.0.
OpenAI also introduced a dedicated Images section within ChatGPT, allowing users to explore preset styles and prompts and manage image creation in one place. The company said users can continue generating new images while others are still processing.
In the API, OpenAI said GPT-Image-1.5 offers improved consistency in preserving branded visuals and logos across edits, and that image inputs and outputs are priced about 20% lower than the previous image model.
OpenAI said the earlier version of ChatGPT Images will remain available as a custom GPT, and added that further improvements are planned in future releases.
