{
  "id": 6631369,
  "title": "GPT Images 2.5 promises edits that leave the rest of your image alone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/gpt-images-2-5-promises-edits-that-leave-the-rest-of-your-image-alone",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-10T19:46:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The New Stack",
    "slug": "the-new-stack",
    "url": "https://thenewstack.io/gpt-images-2-5-sunburst-flare/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI unveiled GPT Images 2.5 this week, with the company highlighting enhanced results for a common editing task: altering a single part of an image without disrupting the rest of the image. Developers can now choose between two new models, Flare and Sunburst, but selecting the right one requires some additional research. OpenAI lists matching token rates for both models, though it remains unclear how their per-image costs differ. Flare is marketed as the quicker, \"default\" choice for most applications, while Sunburst provides greater precision and control over edits, albeit at a slower generation pace. OpenAI labels Flare as the \"default choice for most applications,\" enabling developers to enhance image quality while reducing latency compared to its predecessor. According to the AI company, Flare generates higher-quality images than GPT-Image-2 with 50% less latency. Conversely, OpenAI positions Sunburst as the more precise option, designed for premium visual workflows that benefit from tighter control during edits. However, OpenAI fails to specify how much Sunburst's enhanced precision will cost in terms of time and money compared to Flare. Despite having identical token rates, the actual cost of using either model for image generation is not definitively determined by OpenAI's published pricing. The AI company provides no explicit guidance on estimating GPT-Image-2.5 token consumption, nor does it offer a clear estimate on the potential costs of generating similar images with Flare versus Sunburst. Moreover, OpenAI does not provide explicit information on the difference in generation times between Flare and Sunburst. While Flare promises higher-quality images than GPT-Image-2 with 50% lower latency, the same information is not available for Sunburst. Developers will have to experiment with both models to determine whether Sunburst's added precision is worth the extra time and potential cost.",
  "summary": "When OpenAI launched GPT Images 2.5 this week, the company promised better results for a common editing task: changing one The post GPT Images 2.5 promises edits that leave the rest of your image alone appeared first on The New Stack .",
  "key_points": [
    "GPT Images 2.5 introduces Flare and Sunburst models for targeted image editing.",
    "Flare offers faster editing with 50% lower latency than previous version.",
    "Sunburst provides greater precision for premium visual workflows at slower pace."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}