OpenAI Turns Still Images Into Loops
Images 2.6 adds GIF output, reusable reference photos and a 50% speed gain, pushing generation toward motion.
OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.6 on 4 November 2026, adding native GIF creation from a prompt or a photograph, saved reference images that can be reused across generations for character and product consistency, frame-level editing and SVG export. Generation speed improved by roughly 50%. Two API models, Flare and Sunburst, ship alongside the consumer release.
