GPT-Image-1

OpenAI · GPT Image

OpenAI image generation model for prompt-driven creation and iterative editing workflows.

Type
image
Context
N/A
Max Output
N/A
Status
current
API Access
Yes
License
proprietary
image-generation editing multimodal creative api
Released April 2025 · Updated February 15, 2026

Overview

Freshness note: Model capabilities, limits, and pricing can change quickly. This profile is a point-in-time snapshot last verified on February 15, 2026.

GPT-Image-1 is OpenAI’s image generation model for API and product workflows that need image creation and editing from prompts. It is aimed at teams building visual features rather than purely text assistants.

Capabilities

The model supports text-to-image style generation and iterative image refinement patterns. It is useful for concept visuals, campaign assets, and embedded product generation tools.

Technical Details

Token-centric context/output fields are not directly meaningful for this image model. In this repository, contextWindow and maxOutput are set to 0 intentionally and should be interpreted as N/A for token displays.

Pricing & Access

GPT-Image-1 is exposed through OpenAI API model surfaces. Pricing and feature coverage can vary by channel and may change, so verify official OpenAI pricing docs before launch.

Best Use Cases

Use GPT-Image-1 for image ideation services, creative tooling prototypes, marketing asset workflows, and product experiences requiring fast visual generation loops.

Comparisons

Compared with Imagen 4, GPT-Image-1 differences are often ecosystem and quality-style dependent. Compared with Midjourney-style tools, GPT-Image-1 is more API-oriented for product integration. Third-party benchmark views (for example Artificial Analysis methodology) can help triangulate output quality, but should not replace task-specific evaluation.