# OpenAI Launches Images 2.6 for Faster Image Creation

> OpenAI releases Images 2.6 to generate images 50% faster with GIF animation and precise editing tools.
- Title: OpenAI Launches Images 2.6 for Faster Image Creation · OpenAI
- Summary: OpenAI releases Images 2.6 to generate images 50% faster with GIF animation and precise editing tools. OpenAI introduced Images 2.6 for ChatGPT, Codex, and…
- Keywords: openai, images 2.6, gif animation, chatgpt, codex, api, image editing, gpt-image-2.6
- Source: OpenAI — https://openai.com/index/introducing-images-2-6
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- Topics: openai, images 2.6, gif animation, chatgpt, codex, api, image editing, gpt-image-2.6, technology, startups
## Introducing Images 2.6
OpenAI releases Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and API for faster image generation and GIF animation.
## Faster Image Generation
Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster with GPT‑Image‑2.6 Flare for quick edits and Sunburst for high-quality results.
## GIF Animation Capabilities
Users can create animated GIFs for brand mascots, social media reactions, and storyboards with one prompt.
## OpenArt Collaboration
OpenArt creates chibi office worker animations showing stock market trends with emotional responses.
## API Features
Image markup, SVG exports, and complexity parameters let developers adjust image generation speed and quality.
## Pricing and Availability
Images 2.6 available globally in ChatGPT, Codex, and API with tiered pricing for developers.
## Early Access Results
Early adopters used Images 2.6 to create animated characters for AI work assistants and product visuals.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI introduced Images 2.6 for ChatGPT, Codex, and API to create images 50% faster and add GIF animation capabilities.