Start with the scene
Describe the subject, setting and mood first. Try one visual direction at a time, then adjust the lighting or composition in your next version.
OpenAI · IMAGE STUDIO
GPT Image 2.5 Flare image generator
Follow the idea. Find the image.
Make a poster, reimagine a photograph or sketch out a world. GPT Image 2.5 Flare is a versatile starting point for turning a clear brief into something you can see.
Up to 4KText + references30 free credits to start
Create with GPT Image 2.5 Flare
Getting your studio ready…
MODEL EXAMPLEMade with GPT Image 2.5 Flare
Illustrated regional food map (Chinese text)
Actual model output · Your result will differ.
Prompt by 小红书号510244722 · Details & sourceA LITTLE DIRECTION GOES A LONG WAY
Make more of GPT Image 2.5 Flare.
Keep what works
Add reference photos when a subject or composition matters. Tell Flare what to preserve and what to change, then compare the new image with your earlier version.
Choose your finish
Use Standard for exploring and High when you want to spend more on a finished image. Choose a square, portrait or landscape composition at 1K, 2K or 4K.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILSYour settings.
Your settings.
Your next image.
Flare and Sunburst have the same base credit prices here. Neither a completion time nor identical output between models is guaranteed.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare credits and options
| Resolution | Standard | High |
|---|---|---|
| 1K | 3 | 12 |
| 2K | 6 | 24 |
| 4K | 12 | 40 |
Each reference adds 3 credits. Longer prompts can add credits. The Generate button shows your current quote. Compare credit packs and plans.
Available shapes: 1:1 · 4:5 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 16:9 · 9:16
Questions about GPT Image 2.5 Flare
What is GPT Image 2.5 Flare good for?
Flare is a flexible option for illustration, photography-style scenes, posters and reference-led edits. Start with a clear subject and a specific change instead of combining several competing styles.
How is Flare different from Sunburst?
OpenAI positions Flare as the everyday default and Sunburst for detailed work with longer generation times. ShimmerPic offers the same resolution and quality choices for both. Our comparison page shows actual paired outputs.
Can I edit a photo with Flare?
Yes. Add up to three reference images, describe the edit, and generate. You can continue editing a completed creation and compare versions. There is no mask brush in this workflow.
Can I try GPT Image 2.5 Flare for free?
New accounts receive 30 free credits. Free access includes base settings and one reference image. Any credit pack or subscription unlocks higher resolutions and High quality where supported, plus up to three references. Generation and references use credits. There is no unlimited generation tier.
ShimmerPic is an independent image studio, not affiliated with OpenAI. Model access is provided through an API service. Model names identify the options available here.