GPT Image 1.5 — AI Image Generator Online

OpenAI's most capable image model. 4× faster, 20% cheaper, with production-grade editing fidelity.

What is GPT Image 1.5?

GPT Image 1.5, released December 2025, is OpenAI's most capable image model. Built into the GPT-5 architecture, it generates images 4× faster than GPT Image 1, with 20% lower cost. It excels at preserving original image details during edits — no more complete re-renders. Text rendering is significantly improved, handling dense and small characters accurately.

What's New in 1.5
  • 4× faster generation speed
  • 20% cheaper than GPT Image 1
  • Preserves original image elements during edits (no re-renders)
  • Significantly better text rendering — dense, small, accurate
  • Maintains visual consistency across multiple generations
  • Handles complex scenes with multiple objects reliably
  • Built directly into GPT-5 architecture
API Pricing

GPT Image 1.5 is 20% cheaper than GPT Image 1. Text input: $5/1M tokens. Image input: $8/1M tokens. Image output: $32/1M tokens. Typical cost: ~$0.01–$0.05 per image.

Production-grade use cases

Hero shots & key visuals

Photoreal lead images for landing pages, decks, and editorials — precise composition, consistent lighting, magazine-quality output.

Brand-consistent visuals

Generate sets of images that hold the same palette, lighting, and styling across multiple shots — ideal for content systems.

Multi-shot campaigns

Spin up coordinated ad creatives in one session: same model, same brand language, different formats and aspect ratios.

Detailed product editing

Fix labels, swap colorways, or extend backgrounds without re-rendering the rest of the image — original details stay intact.

Localized text graphics

Render dense and small text with high accuracy — useful for translations, multi-region campaigns, and regulated copy.

High-fidelity variations

Generate variant after variant with predictable changes — perfect for A/B tests, mood exploration, and design reviews.

How to use GPT Image 1.5
  1. 1

    Select GPT Image 1.5

    Open the playground above and pick gpt-image-1.5. Free credits land in your account at sign up — no payment required to start.

  2. 2

    Describe the result you want

    Use plain English or Chinese. Mention style, lighting, composition, and any on-image text. Reference real photography terms if you know them.

  3. 3

    Generate or edit

    For new images, just generate. For edits, upload a reference and mask the region to change — 1.5 will preserve everything outside the mask.

  4. 4

    Iterate fast

    Tweak the prompt, change the size, or seed a new variation. 1.5 is 4× faster than 1.0, so iteration is cheap and immediate.

GPT Image 1.5 vs GPT Image 1
GPT Image 1GPT Image 1.5
SpeedStandard4× faster
Edit fidelityMay re-render entire imagePreserves details precisely
Text renderingGoodBest in class
ConsistencyVariable across generationsConsistent style and composition
Complex scenesCan struggleHandles reliably
Price (output)$40/1M tokens$32/1M tokens
Frequently Asked Questions

Try GPT Image 1.5 now

Sign in above to claim your free credits and start generating with OpenAI's most capable image model. Credits also work across GPT Image 1 and GPT Image 2 — pick whichever fits the shot.