OpenAI GPT Image 2.5 Flare Image to Image: AI Image Editor

Edit images with GPT Image 2.5 Flare. Fast, precision single-element edits that keep the rest of the scene untouched. Coming soon on Muapi — no subscription.

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Overview

About this model

GPT Image 2.5 Flare Image to Image is OpenAI's newest instruction-based image editing model, announced September 8, 2026. It changes only what you ask for while keeping the rest of a scene untouched, and keeps earlier edits intact across a multi-turn chain instead of drifting or degrading like GPT Image 2. GPT-Image-2.5 Flare is OpenAI's default, fastest tier — the same quality and editing gains as GPT Image 2.5 at up to 50% lower latency than GPT Image 2. Muapi is bringing this endpoint online as soon as OpenAI opens general API access. See GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst for the higher-precision tier.

1Product Photography: Swap a single product in a scene while keeping lighting and composition identical.
2Brand Creative: Update copy or a color on an existing asset without regenerating the whole image.
3Portrait Retouching: Change a background or outfit while preserving the subject's face and pose.
4Iterative Design: Chain several edits in sequence without earlier changes drifting or degrading.
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiappTBD at launch

Coming soon — general availability pricing not yet published by OpenAI.

Fal.aiNot available

GPT Image 2.5 is not yet available on Fal.ai.

ReplicateNot available

GPT Image 2.5 is not yet available on Replicate.

** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text instructions describing the desired transformation. Maximum 20,000 characters.

Default ValueChange only the beverage bottle in the center to a matte black can labeled "PEAK", keeping the exact same lighting, shadows, reflective surface, background props, and camera angle. Do not change anything else in the scene.
Image URLsarray

Upload or provide input images to transform. Up to 16 images supported.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/gpt-image-2-image-to-image-in.jpg
Aspect RatioEnum (6 options)

Output image aspect ratio. Note: images with aspect ratio 'auto' (or unspecified) will only be converted to 1K; 1:1 cannot be converted to 4K — otherwise the task will fail to create.

Default Valueauto
ResolutionEnum (3 options)

Image resolution. Note: images with a 1:1 aspect ratio cannot be converted to 4K. Images with aspect ratio 'auto' (or unspecified) will only be converted to 1K; otherwise the task will fail to create.

Default Value2K
QualityEnum (3 options)

Generation quality. 'low' and 'medium' use a faster, cheaper backend; 'high' uses the higher-fidelity backend.

Default Valuehigh
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use GPT Image 2.5 Flare Image to Image (Coming Soon)

  1. Provide a source image — upload or link up to 16 reference images.

  2. Write a precise instruction — state what should change and what must stay identical (e.g. "replace only the bottle, keep the lighting and background exactly as shown").

  3. Submit the request — once live, call the endpoint below and poll for the result:

curl -X POST https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/gpt-image-2.5-flare-image-to-image \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "Change only the jacket color to forest green, keep everything else identical", "images_list": ["https://example.com/source.jpg"]}'
  1. Poll for the result using the returned request_id against /api/v1/predictions/{id}/result until status is completed.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

What is GPT Image 2.5 Image to Image?

It is OpenAI's newest instruction-based image editing model, announced September 8, 2026 alongside ChatGPT Images 2.5, available via the GPT-Image-2.5 Flare and Sunburst API models.

Is GPT Image 2.5 editing available on Muapi now?

Not yet. This endpoint is in early access with OpenAI. Muapi will enable it as soon as general API access opens — no action needed on your part.

How is this different from GPT Image 2 editing?

GPT Image 2.5 is more reliable at changing only the requested element while preserving the rest of a complex scene, and keeps earlier edits intact across multiple turns instead of drifting.

Why choose Flare over Sunburst?

Flare is the default, fastest tier with the same quality and editing gains as GPT Image 2.5. Use [GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst](/playground/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst-image-to-image) if you need the higher-precision tier instead.

Can I edit images with a GPT Image API on Muapi today?

Yes. [GPT Image 2 Image to Image](/playground/gpt-image-2-image-to-image) is live now while GPT Image 2.5 is in development.

How do I get notified when this launches on Muapi?

Create a free Muapi account and API key today — the gpt-image-2.5-flare-image-to-image endpoint will activate automatically for existing users once OpenAI opens general availability.