ChatGPT Images is OpenAI’s experience for creating and editing images using GPT-Image-1.5. It provides faster generation (up to 4×), more precise mask-based edits, and consistent detail. It's accessible within ChatGPT and through the OpenAI API for developers building imaging workflows.

Why it matters now

AI visuals are transitioning from novelty to essential production assets. ChatGPT Images, driven by GPT-Image-1.5, allows high-quality image creation and editing to be quick and reliable—perfect for concept development, marketing mockups, ecommerce visuals, or slide imagery, all without leaving ChatGPT.

Key benefits

• Up to 4× faster generation for quick iterations and transitions.

• More precise edits utilizing selection/mask tools coupled with prompt-driven adjustments.

• Consistent detail and prompt adherence for dependable styling across sets.

• Broad availability: in ChatGPT and via the OpenAI API as gpt-image-1.5.

What’s new / how it works

The upgraded GPT-Image-1.5 model enhances realism, follows prompts effectively, and supports editability. In ChatGPT, you can start from scratch or select an area of an image to modify; via the API, invoke the gpt-image-1.5 model with current snapshots for programmatic generation or editing.

Quick start

In ChatGPT (no code)

1. Start a chat and describe the image you envision; you can also upload a reference.

2. To edit, select a portion of the image and describe the modification (e.g., “replace the background with a cityscape”).

3. Regenerate for variations; save or insert into your document or presentation.

In the API (developers)

• Use gpt-image-1.5 from the Models list (check the latest snapshot/alias).

• Send a prompt for generation, or provide an image + mask for editing in a single call.

• Adjust latency/quality trade-offs to suit your workflow and rate limits.

Practical examples

• Marketing: create hero images and then mask-edit product colours for different regions.

• Product: iterate UI mock visuals maintaining consistent lighting and perspective.

• E-commerce: generate bulk background variations while preserving logos and facial features for brand integrity.

Availability & pricing (at a glance)

• ChatGPT: new image experience being widely rolled out in product. OpenAI

• API: gpt-image-1.5 is available with versioned snapshots; check documentation for current pricing and limits. OpenAI Platform

Summary

ChatGPT Images integrates production-grade generation and editing into your daily workflow—fast, consistent, and easy to use, whether in ChatGPT or the API. Consult Generation Digital for rollout, governance, and training for your marketing or product teams.

FAQs

What improvements does GPT-Image-1.5 offer?
Enhanced prompt adherence, realism, and editability; it also accelerates generation, with outputs up to 4× faster in common workflows. OpenAI Cookbook+1

Who can access ChatGPT Images?
It's being deployed in ChatGPT and is available via the API as gpt-image-1.5 for developers. OpenAI+1

How do precise edits work?
Use the ChatGPT Images editor to highlight an area and describe the change; ChatGPT applies the edit, allowing for iteration. OpenAI Help Center

Is it suitable for professional workflows?
Yes—OpenAI emphasizes enhanced consistency and detail that support pipelines from concept to production in design and commerce. OpenAI