Image model

GPT Image 2

OpenAI · Active · Text · Image

At a glance

A quick read on fit, access, and published limits.

ActiveOpenAI · Direct API

GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image generation and editing model.

Text tokens: $5.00 input · $1.25 cached input · not published output per 1M tokens.

Image tokens: $8.00 input · $2.00 cached input · $30.00 output per 1M tokens. 1024x1024 images cost $0.006$0.211 depending on quality.

Model ID

gpt-image-2
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Pricing
$0.006–$0.211 / image
Modalities
Text · Image
Context window
400,000 tokens
Max output
360,000 tokens
Released
Not published
Last checked
2026-09-03

Pricing

Rates are grouped by usage type and available tier.

Token rates

Text

Per 1M tokens

Input

$5.00

Cached input

$1.25

Output

Not published

Image

Per 1M tokens

Input

$8.00

Cached input

$2.00

Output

$30.00

Example image costs

Image size

1024x1024

Low

$0.006

Medium

$0.053

High

$0.211

Image size

1024x1536

Low

$0.005

Medium

$0.041

High

$0.165

Image size

1536x1024

Low

$0.005

Medium

$0.041

High

$0.165

Capabilities and limits

What the API supports and where limits apply.

Provider
OpenAI
Model type
Image generation
Access
Direct API
Modalities
Text · Image
Context window
400,000 tokens
Max output
360,000 tokens
Released
Not published
Quality
Low, Medium, High, Auto
Supported sizes
1024x1024, 1536x1024, 1024x1536, 2048x2048, 2048x1152, 3840x2160, 2160x3840, Auto
Version
gpt-image-2-2026-04-21
Max edge
3840px
Aspect ratio
3:1
Pixel range
655,360–8,294,400
Transparent background
Supported
Partial image output
100 tokens
Generation endpoint
/v1/images/generations
Edit endpoint
/v1/images/edits
Deprecation date
Not announced

Sources

Official pages and the date this information was checked.

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FAQ

How much does GPT Image 2 cost per image?

According to OpenAI's pricing information dated 2026-09-03, a 1024x1024 image costs $0.006 on low quality, $0.053 on medium, and $0.211 on high.

What sizes and quality levels does GPT Image 2 support?

GPT Image 2 supports low, medium, high, auto quality modes and popular sizes such as 1024x1024, 1536x1024, 1024x1536. The maximum edge length is 3840px and the aspect ratio limit is 3:1.

Does GPT Image 2 support image edits?

Yes. OpenAI documents GPT Image 2 on both /v1/images/generations for image generation and /v1/images/edits for image edits.

Does GPT Image 2 support transparent backgrounds?

Yes. Transparent backgrounds are supported.

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