GPT Image 2

OpenAI

GPT Image 2

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OpenAI's next-generation image model with editing support, no transparent backgrounds

Updated August 28, 2026

Vendor

OpenAI

Credits

10 credits

Speed

~8s

Rating

★★★★★

Image editingMulti-quality

Recipes with GPT Image 2

16 recipes

These are real recipes, and GPT Image 2 is one of the candidate models each one can run on. Open any recipe to read its exact prompt and the result it produced, or browse every recipes in the full feed.

Cinematic Portrait

Cinematic Portrait

A natural golden-hour portrait with warm sunlight and cool urban shadows.

CinematicPortrait
Dreamy Alpine Landscape

Dreamy Alpine Landscape

Turquoise water, mountain peaks and morning mist in a travel editorial scene.

LandscapeLandscape
Cozy Modern Interior

Cozy Modern Interior

Soft sunlight, oak furniture and linen textures in a contemporary living room.

InteriorInterior
Cinematic Cityscape

Cinematic Cityscape

A blue-hour skyline with illuminated windows, haze and wet street reflections.

CinematicArchitecture
Sculptural Perfume Studio

Sculptural Perfume Studio

A black perfume bottle on a sculptural stone pedestal with smoke and a warm spotlight.

ProductEcommerce
Concrete House at Dusk

Concrete House at Dusk

A concrete home with warm windows, natural grasses and atmospheric dusk.

ArchitectureArchitecture
Perfume Dark Water Study

Perfume Dark Water Study

A GPT Image 2 interpretation of the perfume prompt prepared for model comparison.

LuxuryEcommerce

When to Pick GPT Image 2

The catalog brackets GPT Image 2 at 10 credits per image — 20 models cost less, 8 cost more. ~8s per image is not draft-loop speed; treat GPT Image 2 as a finisher for assets that ship. It is tagged for image editing and multi-quality, which is where it holds an edge over general-purpose models. The right moment for GPT Image 2: image editing is the brief, and OpenAI-grade output is the bar — without a second vendor relationship.

When to Look Elsewhere

Tight budget? Nano Banana lands close on quality at 9 credits, saving you 1 credits per image versus GPT Image 2. When you are cycling through dozens of drafts, FLUX.1 Schnell at ~2s per image keeps the loop tighter than GPT Image 2's ~8s. For maximum fidelity regardless of cost or wait, the flagship tier above GPT Image 2 is the stronger call on complex prompts.

GPT Image 2 FAQ

How much does GPT Image 2 cost?

GPT Image 2 costs 10 credits per image on UnitPic. Credits work across every model in the catalog — you buy one balance and spend it on OpenAI models, OpenAI models, or anything else without a separate subscription.

How fast is GPT Image 2?

Typical latency is ~8s per image. That positions it as a quality-first option — fast enough for production assets, less ideal for rapid-fire drafts within the current catalog.

What is GPT Image 2 best at?

image editing, multi-quality is its home turf. OpenAI's next-generation image model with editing support, no transparent backgrounds Studio lets you verify that directly — same prompt, GPT Image 2 beside any other model.

Is GPT Image 2 worth it compared to cheaper models?

There are 17 cheaper models here. What the extra credits buy is image editing and multi-quality — most visible in finish and how closely it follows the prompt. Try the honest test: one prompt through GPT Image 2 and the cheapest model in Studio, keep the winner.

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