GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst API
OpenAI's GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is a precision-focused image generation and editing model with image markup, SVG export, and high consistency across repeated edits.
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is OpenAI's high-quality, precision-oriented tier of the GPT Image 2.6 series, released in 2026 and positioned alongside Flare. It accepts image input and produces image output through the Images API, and it is also available in ChatGPT and Codex across all subscription levels on desktop, mobile, and web. The model supports an image markup feature that lets users specify exact areas to change, and it maintains character, product, and brand details across edits.
The model exposes a complexity parameter that adjusts how much planning it does to satisfy a request, plus quality settings selectable from low to high. Higher-quality generation is produced at the medium or high quality settings, and SVG export makes designs directly usable on websites, apps, and print. Generation speed is improved by 50% over the previous model, and image consistency between generation and editing is stronger.
Sunburst suits detailed work where editing accuracy matters more than generation speed: animating brand mascots and characters, building GIFs that turn product shots into engaging loops, precision editing while preserving character, product, and brand details, professional visual production such as posters and product imagery, and creative workflows with multiple editing rounds. It is also available via the API as GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and has been added to Figma Weave.
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MODEL ID
gpt-image-2.6-sunburst- Input
- text / image
- Output
- image
Highlights
- Image markup for exact edit areas
- SVG export for web, apps, and print
- 50% faster generation than previous model
- Consistent characters, products, and brands
- Adjustable complexity and quality settings
Providers
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API reference
Model-specific protocol details are not published. Check the API reference for integration requirements.
API reference →Supported parameters
- n
- quality
- background
- aspect_ratio
- output_format
- input_references
- output_compression
Frequently asked questions
What is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is OpenAI's high-quality, precision-oriented tier of the GPT Image 2.6 series, released in 2026 and positioned alongside Flare. It accepts image input and produces image output through the Images API, and it is also available in ChatGPT and Codex across all subscription levels on desktop, mobile, and web. The model supports an image markup feature that lets users specify exact areas to change, and it maintains character, product, and brand details across edits. The model exposes a complexity parameter that adjusts how much planning it does to satisfy a request, plus quality settings selectable from low to high. Higher-quality generation is produced at the medium or high quality settings, and SVG export makes designs directly usable on websites, apps, and print. Generation speed is improved by 50% over the previous model, and image consistency between generation and editing is stronger. Sunburst suits detailed work where editing accuracy matters more than generation speed: animating brand mascots and characters, building GIFs that turn product shots into engaging loops, precision editing while preserving character, product, and brand details, professional visual production such as posters and product imagery, and creative workflows with multiple editing rounds. It is also available via the API as GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and has been added to Figma Weave.
How is usage billed?
Your bill depends on the provider you use, its prices and your usage. Longer inputs or other conditions may have different prices.
What input and output modalities does GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst support?
It accepts image input and produces image output. It is used for image generation and editing via the Images API.
How does the image markup feature work?
Image markup lets users specify exact areas of an image to change, supporting precise editing control for professional work.
What tasks is this model best suited for?
It is tailored to detailed work where editing accuracy matters more than generation speed, such as animating brand mascots, creating product GIFs, precision editing, and professional visual production.
How does Sunburst differ from Flare in the GPT Image 2.6 series?
Sunburst is positioned as the high-quality, precision-oriented tier of the GPT Image 2.6 series alongside Flare.
Where can I use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?
It is available in ChatGPT and Codex across all subscription levels on desktop, mobile, and web, via the API as GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst, and it has been added to Figma Weave.
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