The Verge confirms OpenAI rolled out Images 2.6 in ChatGPT and Codex on all tiers: users can generate animated GIFs from a prompt or photo, adjusting playback speed and editing individual frames. OpenAI says generation is 50% faster, with two new API models (GPT-Image-2.6 Flare for speed, Sunburst for quality), and image volume up from 3B to 4B per week.
Source: The Verge
Images, upgraded—introducing ChatGPT Images 2.6. Now with GIFs and reference images. Plus, two new models are coming to the API with 50% faster image generation.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) Nov 4, 2026
OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos (@emroth08 / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
— Techmeme (@Techmeme) Nov 4, 2026
BREAKING 🔥: OpenAI released GPT‑Image‑2.6 Flare and Sunburst image models on APIs and ChatGPT! > "ChatGPT Images 2.6 now supports GIF generation and reference images." > "Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster than before." Images 2.6 is available globally today in ChatGPT
— 🚨 AI News | TestingCatalog (@testingcatalog) Nov 4, 2026
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