OpenAIReleased on Apr 21, 2026

GPT Image 2: Pricing, Performance & Examples

GPT Image 2 is a image generation model from OpenAI, released in April 2026, with pricing from $5.00/M input and $30.00/M output.

GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's state-of-the-art image generation model for fast, high-quality image generation and editing. It supports text and image inputs, image outputs, flexible image sizes up to 3840px on the longest edge within documented

Input
TextImage
Output
Image

GPT Image 2 examples

Recent arena outputs from GPT Image 2, picked from the highest-ranked matchups.

GPT Image 2 API

POST/v1/generations

Set for image-to-image / editing models.

Run a request to see the response

Use it in your code

OpenAI-compatible endpoint through the LLM Stats gateway.

import requests

# Create the generation. wait="auto" long-polls (up to 60s) so most short
# jobs return as "completed" in a single round-trip.
res = requests.post(
    "https://gateway.llm-stats.com/v1/generations",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    json={
        "model": "gpt-image-2",
        "input": {"prompt": "A beautiful sunset over mountains"},
        "wait": "auto",
    },
)
job = res.json()

# If it didn't finish inside the wait window, poll the same resource.
while job["status"] in ("queued", "running"):
    res = requests.get(
        f"https://gateway.llm-stats.com/v1/generations/{job['id']}",
        params={"wait": 60},
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    )
    job = res.json()

if job["status"] == "completed":
    print("image:", job["output"]["media"][0]["url"])
else:
    print("Failed:", job["error"]["message"])

Need an API key? Create one above in the playground, or read the API documentation.

GPT Image 2 pricing

Providers

GPT Image 2 starts at $0.0530 per generated image via OpenAI.

ProviderPrice $/imageLatency sModalities in / out
OpenAI logoOpenAI
$0.0530
0.00
/

GPT Image 2 latency

GPT Image 2 time to first token, sustained output throughput, and failed-request rate from live API traffic over the trailing 7 days.

Provider operational metrics

Time to first token, output throughput, and failed-request rate from live API traffic

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GPT Image 2 benchmarks

Rankings

Performance by category and language

Where GPT Image 2 is strongest across prompt themes and languages. Conservative TrueSkill score (μ − 3σ), only axes with 3+ votes.

Quality Tracker

Similar Models

How GPT Image 2 compares to its closest neighbors on each image arena it competes in.

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GPT Image 2 license

GPT Image 2 is a proprietary model available under its provider's product and API terms.

License
Proprietary
Hosted access

Proprietary license - usage restrictions apply

GPT Image 2 resources

Official sources for GPT Image 2: api documentation, official playground.

Models like GPT Image 2

Other image models ranked closest to GPT Image 2.

FAQ

Common questions about GPT Image 2.

When was GPT Image 2 released?

GPT Image 2 was released on April 21, 2026 by OpenAI. This is the official GPT Image 2 release date tracked on LLM Stats.

How much does GPT Image 2 cost?

GPT Image 2 pricing starts at $5.00 per million input tokens and $30.00 per million output tokens via OpenAI, the lowest price among tracked providers.

Is GPT Image 2 available via API?

Yes, GPT Image 2 is available via API. See the official documentation for authentication and endpoint details. It is served by 1 provider tracked on LLM Stats.

Who created GPT Image 2?

GPT Image 2 was created by OpenAI.

What is the license for GPT Image 2?

GPT Image 2 is released under the Proprietary license.

Is GPT Image 2 multimodal?

Yes, GPT Image 2 is multimodal and can accept both text and images as input.

Where can I use GPT Image 2?

GPT Image 2 is available through 1 provider including OpenAI.