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OpenAIGPT-Image-2.6 Flare
OpenAI's GPT Image 2.6 model for fast visual iteration, with adjustable complexity, markup-guided edits, editable SVG graphics and animated GIFs.
Plain-English overview
What GPT-Image-2.6 Flare actually is
Flare is the GPT Image 2.6 option for interactive generation and editing. OpenAI positions it for fast iteration; compare it with Sunburst when visual detail matters more than response time.
Choose low, medium or high complexity independently of rendering quality. High is the default; lower settings can suit focused edits, while higher settings can help dense text and complex layouts.
Guide edits with a separate transparent annotation image. Generate editable SVG graphics or animated GIFs through the generation endpoint; these formats are not supported by the edit endpoint.
Good fit for
- Interactive image generation and rapid iteration
- Targeted edits with visual annotations
- Editable SVG graphics and animated GIFs
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The facts that matter for image models
These are provider-published specifications, not Cody benchmark scores. Follow the linked sources for current limits and endpoint-specific exceptions.
- Typical price basis
- OpenAI: $5 text input · $8 image input · $30 image output / 1M tokensA representative current provider price with its quality or resolution basis.
- Maximum output
- Not publishedMaximum documented resolution or pixel area for the listed route.
- Core tasks
- Generation, markup-guided edits, SVG and animated GIF outputWhether the model supports generation, editing, or both.
- Reference images
- Image inputs and a separate transparent annotation layerHow the model can use images to guide or edit an output.
- Text & layout
- Adjustable complexity for dense text and layoutsProvider-documented positioning for typography and structured composition.
- API access
- OpenAI Images APIDirect and notable third-party routes included in this guide.
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GPT-Image-2.6 Flare
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Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
API and provider access
Where to get GPT-Image-2.6 Flare
Availability
Regions and access stage
Available through OpenAI's image generation and image editing endpoints.
Direct API access follows OpenAI's current supported-country and account availability rules.
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The route matters.
OpenAI says direct API inputs and outputs are not used for model training by default. Standard abuse-monitoring retention and organization-specific data controls still apply.
This is a concise reading of the cited provider material, not legal advice. A third-party gateway can have different storage, routing, training, and residency terms from the model maker's direct API.
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GPT-Image-2.6 Flare FAQ
What is GPT-Image-2.6 Flare?
OpenAI's GPT Image 2.6 model for fast visual iteration, with adjustable complexity, markup-guided edits, editable SVG graphics and animated GIFs. Flare is the GPT Image 2.6 option for interactive generation and editing. OpenAI positions it for fast iteration; compare it with Sunburst when visual detail matters more than response time.
When was GPT-Image-2.6 Flare released?
The provider does not publish a clear release date for GPT-Image-2.6 Flare in the source material reviewed by Cody.
Where can I access GPT-Image-2.6 Flare?
Available through OpenAI's image generation and image editing endpoints. The access routes listed in this guide are OpenAI.
How much does GPT-Image-2.6 Flare cost?
$5 text input · $8 image input · $30 image output / 1M tokens. Rates are per million tokens. SVG adds authoring-model charges; image cost varies with token use, quality and dimensions.
Where is GPT-Image-2.6 Flare available?
Available through OpenAI's image generation and image editing endpoints. Direct API access follows OpenAI's current supported-country and account availability rules.
Is my GPT-Image-2.6 Flare API data used for training?
OpenAI says direct API inputs and outputs are not used for model training by default. Standard abuse-monitoring retention and organization-specific data controls still apply. The policy belongs to the provider route and account terms, so verify it again before production use.
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