Flare for fast exploration
GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the default selection for quickly exploring composition, subject, lighting, and art direction from a prompt or reference.
Create from prompts or references with fast Flare drafts and Sunburst refinement. Hero image: illustrative reference inspiration.

Flare is selected by default for text-to-image. Switch to image-to-image when a reference should guide the edit, then choose the GPT Image 2.5 variant that fits the stage of your work.
Open the generator when you are ready to upload a reference or write a prompt.
Open generatorChoose a mode by intent, then keep the same prompt and reference workflow while you explore ideas, refine details, and prepare assets for a product, social, or editorial brief.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the default selection for quickly exploring composition, subject, lighting, and art direction from a prompt or reference.
Switch to GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst when the direction is clear and you want a more considered refinement pass for the same creative brief.
Start with words when you are defining a new product scene, social concept, campaign frame, or editorial image from scratch.
Upload a reference and describe the change when composition, subject identity, product details, or an existing visual language should guide the result.
Choose the model, input mode, output size, and background treatment that fit the image brief.
Flare is selected by default for text-to-image, and Sunburst is available when the creative direction is established.
Choose text-to-image or image-to-image, with 1K, 2K, and 4K output options and transparent, opaque, or automatic backgrounds.
Upload up to 16 JPEG, PNG, or WebP reference images, with a 20MB limit per image.
Use the mode that matches the stage of the visual brief, from first direction through a shareable campaign asset.
Explore product hero compositions, packaging scenes, launch concepts, and alternate art directions with a prompt or a controlled reference.
Build a set of social-first visual directions with consistent subjects, clear crops, background choices, and sizes that match the publishing plan.
Develop mood, lighting, wardrobe, location, and composition references before a shoot, layout, video treatment, or wider creative review.
Keep the input strategy simple, make the output intent explicit, and refine only when the direction is worth carrying forward.
Use text-to-image for a fresh visual direction. Use image-to-image when a reference should anchor the subject, composition, or style change.
Keep Flare selected while you are exploring. Move to Sunburst when you want to refine a direction that is already working.
Choose 1K, 2K, or 4K where available, set a transparent, opaque, or automatic background, then review the result in your workspace history.
Answers about Flare and Sunburst, input modes, output choices, references, and the image workflow.
Open the GPT Image 2.5 workspace with Flare selected, or jump into image-to-image when your reference is ready.