How to Use GPT Image 2 — Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 15, 2026

GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's latest image model — sub-3-second generation, ~99% text accuracy, and full multilingual support. imagesv2.ai gives you instant access. Here's how to generate your first image in under 60 seconds.

Five Steps to Your First Image

1. Open GPT Image 2

Go to the homepage and scroll to the GPT Image 2 generator. Sign up to claim your free credits, then start generating.

2. Write Your Prompt

Describe the image you want in plain English (or Chinese / Japanese / Korean). Be specific about:

  • Subject — who or what the image is about
  • Style — photorealistic, illustration, 3D, pixel art
  • Lighting — golden hour, neon, studio softbox
  • Text — any words that should appear in the image, wrapped in quotes

3. Pick Size & Quality

Choose an aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 9:16) and quality preset. Higher quality costs more credits but produces sharper detail and more accurate text.

4. Generate

Click Generate. GPT Image 2 returns your image in under 3 seconds for most prompts. You can generate up to 8 variations from a single prompt.

5. Edit or Refine

Don't like a detail? Use Edit mode to mask part of the image and describe the change. GPT Image 2 keeps the rest of the image stable, including faces.

Tips That Actually Matter

Want sharp text in the image?

Wrap the exact text in quotes inside your prompt:

A coffee cup with the text "GOOD MORNING" written on it

GPT Image 2 hits ~99% glyph accuracy this way.

CJK characters

Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters render correctly. Same trick: quote the exact characters you want.

A neon sign that reads "営業中" in red

Photorealistic vs illustration

  • Photorealistic: add photo, 35mm film, studio lighting
  • Stylized: add illustration, flat design, vector

Editing is cheap

If a generation is 90% there, edit instead of regenerating. Edits keep the rest of the image and cost less.

FAQ

Do I need an OpenAI account?

No. imagesv2.ai handles the API for you — sign in with Google or email and start generating.

What does it cost?

New users get free credits. After that, a typical image costs $0.04–$0.35 depending on resolution and quality. See the pricing page for credit packs.

Can I use the images commercially?

Yes. You own the images you generate, subject to OpenAI's content policy.

How is this different from ChatGPT?

ChatGPT uses GPT Image 2 too, but imagesv2.ai gives you a focused GPT Image 2 workspace with prompt history, editing tools, and direct credit-based pricing — no subscription required.

Ready to Generate?

Skip the docs — try GPT Image 2 now. Sign up to claim your free credits.

imagesv2 Team

imagesv2 Team