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OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with faster generation and animated GIF creation

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OpenAI released Images 2.6 across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, generating images 50% faster and adding animated GIF creation from prompts or photos. It also introduces Flare and Sunburst API models and more precise editing controls.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-11-05 00:44 · TestingCatalog AI News
    OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIFs and image reference
  2. 2026-11-05 00:40 · Techmeme
    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
  3. 2026-11-04 23:44 · OpenAI (X)
    Today, we’re bringing GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API

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