OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT Images on December 16, 2025, saying that it is powered by a new flagship image generation model, focusing on improving instruction compliance, editing accuracy, and detail retention, while increasing the generation speed by up to 4 times. The official description points out that the new model is better able to "change only the parts requested by the user" when modifying the uploaded images, and try to keep key details such as light and shadow, composition and character appearance consistent as much as possible.
This update also introduces the "Images" creation space within ChatGPT to generate and explore different styles of images more conveniently. Officials said that the new version of the ChatGPT Images model will be open to all ChatGPT users one after another; The new Images experience will reach most users first, with Business and Enterprise availability to follow.
On the developer side, the new model is already available in the API under the name GPT Image 1.5 (model identifier gpt-image-1.5) and can be used for image generation and related image workflows. The actual available features, rate limits, and billing methods are based on the platform console and documentation.
FAQs
Q: What is the updated version of OpenAI's ChatGPT Images?
A: It is a new version of ChatGPT's built-in image generation and editing capabilities, focusing on stronger instruction following, precise editing, detail retention, and faster generation speed.
Q: What is the relationship between GPT Image 1.5 and ChatGPT Images?
A: GPT Image 1.5 is the name of the image generation model provided by the API, while ChatGPT Images is the image generation and editing experience and entrance within ChatGPT.
Q: What exactly does ChatGPT Images refer to "precise editing, detail preservation"?
A: The official description is to try to change only the user-specified content, and keep important details such as light, shadow, composition, and character appearance more consistent across multiple edits.
Q: Who can use the new Images experience?
A: The official said that the model will be open to all ChatGPT users; The new Images experience will reach most users first, followed by Business and Enterprise.
