What it is
GPT Image 2.5 is the last-generation model: reliable text-to-image and reference-image editing at 1K–4K, without 2.6's GIF output. If you're comparing generations, the table below is the honest difference.
GPT Image 2.5
The previous generation, still here and still playable. Version pages never disappear — 2.5 stays next to 2.6.
Your image appears hereusually ~14s for this size
Free demos go live within days — bot protection is being set up.
2.5 vs 2.6
| Generation | Resolution | Quality | GIF | SVG | References | Typical time | Price (1K low) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2.5 | 1K / 2K / 4K | low → max | — | — | 16 | ~14s (1K low) | Free demo only (1K medium) |
| GPT Image 2.6 | 1K / 2K / 4K | low → max | — | — | 16 | ~11s (1K low) | 3 credits (1K low) |
How to use it
- Same playground, same credits: pick a resolution and quality tier and generate.
- Reference images (up to 16) are a model capability; the free demo entry is text-only.
- Need animation? That's 2.6 — the GIF Maker runs on the current generation.
GPT Image 2.5 FAQ
Why keep a 2.5 page?
Version pages never disappear. Comparisons between generations stay useful, and existing prompts keep working.
Is 2.5 cheaper?
2.5's low tier is roughly a quarter of 2.6's — the ladder and live prices are on the generate button.
Can I use reference images on 2.5 here?
The model accepts up to 16 reference images. The free demo entry on this page is text-only; reference uploads open with the paid tiers.
What if a 2.5 generation fails?
Same rule as everywhere: credits return automatically, no claim needed.
Why is 2.5 cheaper?
It's the previous generation — its generation cost is roughly a quarter of 2.6's, and the credit prices follow.
Will this page ever go away?
No. Version pages never disappear, and neither do the models behind them while they remain available.