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OpenAI Releases Upgraded ChatGPT Images, Takes on Google’s Nano Banana Pro

OpenAI Releases Upgraded ChatGPT Images, Takes on Google’s Nano Banana Pro

OpenAI says the new ChatGPT Images can make more precise edits and have higher instruction following.

Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 17 December 2025 12:21 IST

OpenAI Releases Upgraded ChatGPT Images, Takes on Google’s Nano Banana Pro

Developers can access the new image model dubbed GPT Image 1.5 via API

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Highlights

OpenAI has also added a new creation space with preset filters
ChatGPT Images is powered by a new image-generation model
The new feature is available to all users

OpenAI has launched an upgraded version of ChatGPT Images, a major overhaul of the company's visual generation feature. The new tool is powered by a flagship image generation model called GPT Image 1.5, bringing major improvements in instruction-following, editing precision and generation speed. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant said image creation and iterations are now up to four times faster than before. Interestingly, these improvements make ChatGPT Images comparable to Google's Nano Banana Pro, which was also released recently.

ChatGPT Images Features and Capabilities

In a post, OpenAI announced and detailed the upgraded ChatGPT Images feature. With this iteration, the company has made the tool more responsive to instructions. Users can describe what they want, and the tool will produce results that match those instructions more closely, whether they are creating visuals from scratch or using other photos. The precision also comes in handy in editing tasks where unwanted changes can now be mitigated.

One of the biggest changes with the new ChatGPT Images is speed. OpenAI says the updated model can generate and edit images up to four times faster than before. This can matter a lot when people are iterating on ideas, such as testing variations on a design or refining a photo edit, because less waiting time means a more efficient experience.

OpenAI Says ChatGPT Will Soon Become an Operating System

Under the hood, these capabilities are powered by a new flagship image generation model, which replaces previous bases for image generation. OpenAI says it now follows user intent more reliably, and when making edits, it only changes the requested area and can now keep more abstract elements, such as lighting, composition, and people's appearance, consistent across multiple edits.

OpenAI has also added a dedicated Images interface within ChatGPT. This separates image generation from general chat interactions and provides users with a clearer space to explore visual ideas. The space can be accessed from the sidebar in the app and website. Users can find a large number of preset filters that they can tap, upload an image, and make an edit in that style without having to type long and highly detailed prompts. The company says the space also acts as an inspiration zone.

ChatGPT Images is now rolling out to all users, including those on the free tier, globally. Additionally, developers can also select the AI model by selecting GPT Image 1.5 in the application programming interface (API). Notably, the older version of the image tool will be available as a custom GPT.

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Akash Dutta is a Chief Sub Editor at Gadgets 360. He is particularly interested in the social impact of technological developments and loves reading about emerging fields such as AI, metaverse, and fediverse. In his free time, he can be seen supporting his favourite football club - Chelsea, watching movies and anime, and sharing passionate opinions on food. More