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GPT Image 2 / Images 2.5
The Overall Leader (replaced DALL-E)
OpenAI retired DALL-E in May 2026; GPT Image 2 is its successor and the consensus #1 image model, reasoning-powered generation with ~99% text accuracy and up to 4K output. ChatGPT Images 2.5 launched September 8, 2026 with a Sketch feature (turn drawings into AI images) and 50% faster generation.
✓Strengths
- •Consensus #1 image model (top of LMArena since April 2026)
- •ChatGPT Images 2.5 (Sep 8, 2026): Sketch feature + 50% faster generation
- •~99% character-level text accuracy in images
- •Reasoning-powered: plans, web-searches references, self-checks
- •Up to 4K output
- •Best for infographics, UI mockups, dense-text marketing assets
- •Included with ChatGPT (conversational editing)
⚠Considerations
- •High-quality API generations are pricey (~$0.21/image)
- •Slower than Flash-class models
- •More restrictive content policy than rivals
Pricing & Details
Pricing
Included with ChatGPT (free limited, Plus $20/month); API from ~$0.006/image
Free Option
Yes (through ChatGPT free tier, limited)
Best For
Text-in-image, infographics, marketing assets, conversational editing
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