OpenAI: GPT Image 2.5 Flare

GPT Image 2.5 Flare is aimed at fast, everyday image creation. It is a useful choice for producing draft visuals and iterating on edits when a creative workflow values short feedback cycles.

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gpt-image-2.5-flare

AvailableOpenAIImageSync / AsyncCached input 75% less

Input / Output-30%: $5.00 / $30.00$3.50 / $21.00
Modalities: Image

About GPT Image 2.5 Flare

GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the fast, default image model of OpenAI's GPT Image 2.5 pair. It generates images from text and edits them from reference images, delivering better quality than gpt-image-2 at 50 percent lower latency, according to OpenAI. Choose it for drafts, everyday visuals, and quick edit loops, then move to Sunburst for final renders.

Where it works well

OpenAI reports higher image quality than gpt-image-2 with 50 percent lower latency.
Handles text-to-image and image editing, with more natural lighting and richer textures per OpenAI.
Preserves the subjects of reference photos better than earlier versions, according to the maker.
Follows editing instructions across several turns, which suits iterative creative work.

When to choose another model

Sunburst is the model for premium work needing tighter control across edits.
It outputs images only and cannot answer questions or write copy.

Getting started

Create API key
Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.

Send your first request

Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.

Image editingText to imageTokenLab endpoint

POST/v1/images/generations

curl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/images/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "operation": "text-to-image",
  "quality": "auto",
  "size": "auto",
  "model": "gpt-image-2.5-flare",
  "prompt": "A minimalist product photo of matte black headphones on a soft blue background."
}'

Pricing

The Verified price applies to Verified, which costs less on most models. The Official price is the model maker's published price and applies to the more reliable Official route. Auto bills the route that completes the request.

Text to image / Image editing · Image

per 1M tokens

Official price: Input $5.00 / Output $30.00 / Text Input $5.00 / Text Input · Cache read $1.25 / Image Input $8.00 / Image Input · Cache read $2.00 / Image Output $30.00
Verified price: Input $3.50 / Output $21.00 / Text Input $3.50 / Text Input · Cache read $0.875 / Image Input $5.60 / Image Input · Cache read $1.40 / Image Output $21.00
Discount: -30%

Default spec

per 1M tokens

Official price: Cache read $1.25
Verified price: Cache read $0.875
Discount: -30%

Prompt cache pricing

Cache read

Official price: $1.25
Verified price: $0.875
Discount: -30%

	Official priceper 1M tokens	Verified priceper 1M tokens	Discount
Text to image / Image editing · Image	Input $5.00 / Output $30.00 / Text Input $5.00 / Text Input · Cache read $1.25 / Image Input $8.00 / Image Input · Cache read $2.00 / Image Output $30.00	Input $3.50 / Output $21.00 / Text Input $3.50 / Text Input · Cache read $0.875 / Image Input $5.60 / Image Input · Cache read $1.40 / Image Output $21.00	-30%
Default spec	Cache read $1.25	Cache read $0.875	-30%
Prompt cache pricing
Cache read	$1.25	$0.875	-30%

Usage & activity

Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.

Usage & availability

Last 24 hours

Requests
Success rate
P95 latency
Total tokens

Model performance

Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 09:35 PM UTC

30-day success rate: 99.6%
7-day median latency: 25.8 sn=401
7-day P95 latency: 116.1 sn=401
30-day requests: 100+
Last active: 11 hours ago

Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.

Open in Console

Open GPT Image 2.5 Flare in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.

Help me create an image with gpt-image-2.5-flare using text-to-image at /v1/images/generations. Show the result, cost, and any limits I should know.

Use cases

Best for

Text to Image

Draft exploration
Generate many variations of a concept and pick the direction before spending effort on a final render.
Fast edit loops
Adjust a photo through a series of small changes, seeing each result within a short wait.
Everyday content
Produce blog headers, social graphics, and illustrations in volume, where a quick turnaround matters more than a final polish.
Reference-photo personalization
Place a person or object from a supplied photo into new scenes.

Prompt examples

A golden-hour photo of a cyclist on a coastal road, warm light, film grain.

Use the attached photo of my dog and put him in a snowy forest with a red scarf.

Make the lighting in this room photo softer and add a plant by the window.

This model has conditional pricing. Monthly token totals alone cannot produce a reliable estimate; use the detailed pricing for the request specification, cache, and applicable time window.

FAQ

What is GPT Image 2.5 Flare?

It is one of two GPT Image 2.5 models from OpenAI, tuned for speed and everyday quality. OpenAI calls it the default choice for most applications, with Sunburst held for premium work.

How does Flare differ from Sunburst?

Flare favors faster, everyday generation; Sunburst is built for premium workflows with tighter control across edits. A common pattern is to explore with Flare and finalize with Sunburst.

Is Flare faster than gpt-image-2?

OpenAI says Flare delivers higher-quality images than gpt-image-2 at 50 percent lower latency. Your own measurements will depend on the image size and quality settings you choose.

Can Flare edit my own images?

Yes. It supports text-to-image and image editing from reference photos, and OpenAI says it preserves the subjects in those references better than earlier versions, including across several turns.

What does Flare return?

Images only. Text prompts and reference images go in, and finished pictures come out through the image generation and image edit endpoints. It does not return text or video.

How much does GPT Image 2.5 Flare cost?

On TokenLab, GPT Image 2.5 Flare costs Input $3.50 / Output $21.00 per 1M tokens. The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.

Which endpoint should GPT Image 2.5 Flare use?

Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/images/generations for GPT Image 2.5 Flare. The request example below shows the matching code shape.

Which operations does GPT Image 2.5 Flare support?

GPT Image 2.5 Flare supports Image editing, Text to image. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.