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# “Today, we’re bringing GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API.”

OpenAI Developers (@OpenAIDevs), X, 2026-11-04.
Source: https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2118124753340756055

## Archived text

> Today, we’re bringing GPT-Image-2.6 to Codex and the API.
> 
> Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst, our two new API image models, generate images 50% faster than before.
> 
> At medium or high quality, Sunburst keeps details more consistent from one edit to the next.

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## Cited in

- 2026-11-04: [OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.6 with animated GIFs and reference images, plus GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst in the API](https://postcutoff.com/e/2026-11-04-openai-images-2-6/)
- Model: [GPT Image 2.6 Flare](https://postcutoff.com/m/gpt-image-2-6-flare/)
- Model: [GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst](https://postcutoff.com/m/gpt-image-2-6-sunburst/)