{
  "id": 18165898,
  "title": "ChatGPT is getting GIF generation tools to make creating animated images a lot easier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/chatgpt-is-getting-gif-generation-tools-to-make-creating-animated",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:56:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/chatgpt-is-getting-gif-generation-tools-to-make-creating-animated-images-a-lot-easier/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GIF generation tools are now being integrated into ChatGPT, making it easier to create animated images. This addition comes as part of OpenAI's Images 2.6 update. Previously, users could not request a GIF directly from ChatGPT. However, with this new tool, users can now generate and edit GIFs within the platform. For instance, a user could ask, \"Can you make a GIF of a cat dancing?\" and the AI would produce the desired animation. The user could then adjust the speed of the GIF and view the individual frames. Images 2.6 features not only GIF creation but also faster image generation. OpenAI claims that ChatGPT generates 4 billion images weekly via its web app and API, up from 3 billion in September. The incorporation of GIF generation is anticipated to further boost this number, given the meme culture surrounding cat GIFs.",
  "summary": "More memes for everyone.",
  "key_points": [
    "ChatGPT integrates GIF generation tools",
    "Users can create and edit GIFs within platform",
    "Images 2.6 update boosts image generation speed"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}