OpenAI to Launch GIF Generation in ChatGPT via New Images 2.6 Model

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OpenAI announced new token listings for GIF generation in ChatGPT, powered by the Images 2.6 model. Users can now create animations via text or uploaded images. The update includes two API models—GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst—for speed and quality. The token launch announcement indicates the feature is rolling out gradually and is not yet available to all users.

ChainCatcher report: OpenAI is gradually rolling out GIF generation functionality within ChatGPT, allowing users to describe animations in natural language or upload existing photos for ChatGPT to convert into animated GIFs. Once generated, users can adjust playback speed, view frames individually, edit the content, and share the final result. According to The Verge, this feature is powered by OpenAI’s new image generation model, Images 2.6, which has not yet been officially announced as a public product. The GIF functionality is part of the Images 2.6 update, which promises faster image generation speeds. The Verge reports that OpenAI is rolling out this model to ChatGPT and Codex users across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Developers will also gain access to two new API models—GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst—designed for faster generation and higher-quality outputs, respectively. OpenAI has not yet released a standalone announcement detailing the model’s capabilities. This update follows the September release of ChatGPT Images 2.5, which introduced sharper details, more precise editing, and generation speeds up to 50% faster than its predecessor. Additionally, OpenAI shut down its standalone AI video generation app, Sora, in March. Currently, the feature is being rolled out gradually, and most users cannot yet access it; OpenAI has not provided a timeline for when all ChatGPT accounts will receive GIF generation capabilities.

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