How is Sunburst different from Flare?

Sunburst is optimized for precision and maximum quality; Flare is optimized for speed, at two to four times the pace of GPT Image 2. Choose Sunburst when detail and fidelity matter most, and Flare for fast iteration.

Is GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst available on Picsart?

Yes. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is available in Picsart's AI Playground and AI Image Generator. You can also use it through ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API.

What resolution and formats does it support?

Up to 4K (maximum edge 3840px), aspect ratios from 1:3 to 3:1 with nine presets plus auto, exported as PNG or WebP including transparent backgrounds.

Can Sunburst edit images and use references?

Yes. It supports precise single-element edits and steadier multi-turn editing that preserves earlier changes, and it accepts up to 16 reference images on an edit.

What are the xhigh and max quality tiers?

xhigh and max are two new quality tiers above the previous high ceiling, giving GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst extra headroom for detail and fidelity.

How can I use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?

Generate with it in Picsart's AI Playground and AI Image Generator - on the web, in the desktop app, or built into your own projects via CLI, MCP, REST API, and SDK - and compare it against 170+ other models from a single prompt.

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst: OpenAI's Precision Image Model

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What you can create with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

Swap a product, background, or headline while the rest of the frame stays exactly as it was - and the edits hold steady across a long, multi-turn session.

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GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst FAQ

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is the precision-tuned variant of OpenAI's GPT Image 2.5 (ChatGPT Images 2.5), released September 2026. It prioritizes the sharpest detail, faithful reference preservation, and exact editing, with up to 4K output, up to 16 reference images, and the new xhigh and max quality tiers.

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GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst: OpenAI's precision image model