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What is GPT Image 2?

GPT Image 2 (gpt-image-2) is OpenAI's second-generation image model released April 2026. It features native Thinking Mode, 95%+ text rendering accuracy, web search during generation, up to 16 reference images, and native 4K output. It replaces GPT Image 1.5 as the default across ChatGPT and the OpenAI API.

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What is the best way to prompt GPT Image 2?

The best GPT Image 2 prompt follows this structure: [Subject + Adjectives] doing [Action] in [Scene]. [Composition/Camera]. [Lighting/Atmosphere]. [Style/Medium]. [Exact Text]. [Aspect Ratio]. Avoid keyword spam like '8k masterpiece' and instead use clear natural-language descriptions. For text in images, always specify EXACT TEXT with font style.

FORMULA

[Subject + Adjectives] doing [Action] in [Scene/Context]. [Composition/Camera]. [Lighting/Atmosphere]. [Style/Medium]. [Exact Text + Typography]. [Aspect Ratio/Use Case].

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1. The Simple Product Ad

Best for: E-commerce, DTC brands, mobile-first creators.

Prompt:

"Create a clean, sell-ready product ad for [PRODUCT]. Studio lighting on a soft neutral backdrop, subtle drop shadow, centered composition. Add a short tagline in the top-left in modern sans-serif: '[TAGLINE]'. High quality mode."

Shared by: @AiwithLariab

2. The Text-Perfect E-commerce Shot

Best for: Labels, packaging mockups, retail-ready product photography.

Prompt:

"A premium product shot of [PRODUCT] on a textured surface. Natural window light, photoreal materials. The front label reads EXACT TEXT: '[BRAND NAME]' in the top third and '[VARIANT]' below it. No extra words, no duplicate text, perfectly kerned serif type."

Shared by: @techyoutbe

3. The Zoom and Detail Portrait

Best for: Fashion, beauty, macro-style close-ups.

Prompt:

"Extreme close-up portrait of [SUBJECT]. Zoom in on [SPECIFIC DETAIL: fabric weave / earring / eye makeup]. Shallow depth of field, 85mm f/1.4 feel, soft natural light from a large window. Photorealistic skin texture, no beauty retouching look."

Shared by: @WuxiaRocks

4. The Multi-Reference Character Merge

Best for: Designers working with character sheets, product refs, or brand assets. Upload 3 to 16 reference images first.

Prompt:

"Using the attached reference images, generate a new scene with the exact same character (Image 1), wearing the outfit from Image 2, posed as in Image 3, in [NEW ENVIRONMENT]. Preserve face, hair, fabric texture, and brand logo placement exactly. Cinematic lighting, 4K photoreal."

Shared by: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

5. The Photo to Full Brand Guideline

Best for: Agency pitches, rebrands, rapid identity exploration. Upload one real photo.

Prompt:

"Using the attached photo as inspiration, generate a complete brand guideline sheet for [BUSINESS TYPE]. Include: logo (primary + mono), color palette with hex codes, typography pairing, a sample social post, and a packaging mockup. All on a single clean layout. Legible, production-grade."

Shared by: @LinusEkenstam

6. The Fact-Grounded Infographic

Best for: Educational content, how-tos, data visualizations. Requires Thinking mode for web search.

Prompt:

"Generate a step-by-step infographic showing how to [TOPIC]. Use real, accurate information and research as needed. Clean vector style, pastel palette, numbered steps with icons and short labels. Title at the top: '[TITLE]'. 9:16 vertical for social sharing."

Shared by: @dotey

7. The Magazine Collage Layout

Best for: Editorial spreads, mood boards, Pinterest-style content.

Prompt:

"Create a magazine editorial page with the theme '[THEME]'. Mixed-media collage feel: 4 to 6 photos of varying sizes, torn-paper edges, handwritten annotations, one bold centered headline reading '[HEADLINE]'. Print magazine aesthetic, slightly textured paper background."

Shared by: @dotey

8. The Meta Screenshot

Best for: Tutorials, meme content, social posts that reference a conversation or UI.

Prompt:

"Generate a photorealistic screenshot of a [APP/PLATFORM] conversation. Include the standard UI chrome (time, battery, nav bar). Show exactly this exchange: [PASTE MESSAGES]. Typography and spacing must match the real app. No watermarks."

Shared by: @1littlecoder

9. The Cinematic Ultra-Wide Concept Art

Best for: Pitch decks, storyboard key art, fantasy/sci-fi concepts.

Prompt:

"Ultra-wide 21:9 cinematic concept art: [SCENE DESCRIPTION]. Volumetric light, atmospheric haze, matte-painting style, hyper-detailed foreground with soft background falloff. Epic scale, Syd Mead meets Roger Deakins."

Shared by: @junwatu

10. The Structured JSON Portrait

Best for: Creators who want precise, repeatable output with locked parameters.

Prompt:

Generate a photorealistic portrait with the following specification: {   "subject": "30yo woman, natural makeup, direct gaze",   "wardrobe": "oversized cream knit sweater",   "setting": "minimalist apartment, soft afternoon light from left",   "camera": "50mm, f/2.0, eye-level, 3/4 body framing",   "mood": "calm, candid, unposed",   "grading": "muted natural tones, slight filmic grain" } Follow the spec exactly. No added props or text.

Shared by: @tadasgedgaudas

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How do I use GPT Image 2 for editing and reference images?

GPT Image 2 accepts up to 16 reference images per edit call. Upload your references, then instruct the model which image to use for face, outfit, or lighting. Use natural-language edits like 'change the background to night' and always specify a preserve list to prevent drift. Thinking Mode auto-adjusts reflections and shadows to match edits.

Pro Tip

Repeating the preserve list on each iteration reduces drift across edits.

Best Practice

Small iterative edits consistently beat one giant rewrite.

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What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and GPT Image 1.5?

GPT Image 2 adds native Thinking Mode, 95%+ multilingual text accuracy, web search during generation, and up to 16 reference images, none of which existed in GPT Image 1.5. GPT Image 1.5 is deprecated as the default but remains API-accessible. GPT Image 2 also supports up to 4K resolution vs 1536x1024 max in GPT Image 1.5.

Feature

GPT Image 1.5

GPT Image 2

Nano Banana Pro

Text Rendering

Frequent errors on long copy

~95%+ accuracy, multilingual

Flawless for long sentences

Reasoning

None

Native thinking mode

Thinking process enabled

Max Resolution

1536x1024

Up to 4K (2K stable)

Up to 4K

Reference Images

Limited

Up to 16

Up to 14

Web Search Mid-Gen

No

Yes (thinking mode)

Yes (search grounding)

Best For

Legacy API users

Text-heavy assets, product shots, multilingual

Reasoning-guided scenes, fast 4K

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Is GPT Image 2 free to use?

GPT Image 2 is free for all ChatGPT users for basic generation. Thinking Mode, web search, and multi-image generation require Plus, Pro, or Business plans. Via the API, pricing starts at $0.01/image (low quality) up to $0.41/image (high quality 4K). You can also try GPT Image 2 for free on Atlabs.ai.