ChatGPT Images 2.6 adds animated GIF creation

AI · First reported 5 Nov, 15:59 · Updated 18:37

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OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.6, which can turn prompts or photos into animated GIFs and generate images faster. OpenAI says the model is available in ChatGPT and Codex, with two API options and an invisible SynthID watermark on generated images. TechRadar and Tom’s Guide also report the photo-to-GIF feature; Tom’s Guide says free users get the upgrade.

OpenAI says Images 2.6 is available in ChatGPT and Codex and can make animated GIFs from a prompt or picture.
OpenAI says image generation is 50% faster than before; developers can select Flare or Sunburst through the API.
The report says Flare can generate an image in six seconds at low quality, while Sunburst is aimed at professional visuals.
OpenAI says more than 4 million images are created weekly across ChatGPT, Codex and its API, and that generated images carry an invisible SynthID watermark.

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Key facts

Model: ChatGPT Images 2.6
Availability: ChatGPT and Codex; Tom’s Guide says free users also get the upgrade.
Reported speed increase: 50% faster, according to OpenAI.
API options: 2.6 Flare and 2.6 Sunburst.
Weekly image volume: More than 4 million across ChatGPT, Codex and the API, according to OpenAI.