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GPT Image 1 Model overview
GPT Image 1 Model was withdrawn on Oct 23, 2026
The model is no longer available on AI/ML API. Its replacement is GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst.
GPT Image 1 Model specs
- Model ID
openai/gpt-image-1- Developer
- OpenAI
- Input
- Image, Text
- Output
- Image
GPT Image 1 is OpenAI's first-generation image generation model combining language understanding with visual synthesis.
High-volume image generation
Produce product visuals, thumbnails, and marketing assets programmatically at scale.
Creative and concept art
Turn text prompts into illustrations, mockups, and design explorations.
Image editing and variations
Provide a reference image to guide edits, restyles, or variations.
Use cases
- Game designers generating consistent assets and characters
- Advertisers and marketers creating visual content and storyboards
- Educators crafting interactive materials and storybooks
- UI/UX designers prototyping interfaces with photorealistic elements
- Content creators producing diverse style images for social media and digital art
GPT Image 1 Model benchmarks by 
Artificial Analysis
Human-preference results for GPT Image 1 Model in text to image, next to models available on AI/ML API. Data retrieved Nov 3, 2026.
Models on AI/ML API
Arena results for models you can call with the same API key.
Text to image
Blind pairwise human votes on images generated from text prompts. GPT Image 1 Model ranks #42 of 98.
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GPT Image 1 Model FAQ
What inputs and outputs does GPT Image 1 Model support?
GPT Image 1 Model takes image, text as input and returns image.
How much does GPT Image 1 Model cost?
GPT Image 1 Model is priced at input $6.5 / 1M tokens, output $52 / 1M tokens, cached input $1.625 / 1M tokens.
How is GPT Image 1 Model billed?
GPT Image 1 Model is billed per token, charged separately for input and output.
Can GPT Image 1 Model take an existing image as input?
Yes, GPT Image 1 Model accepts image input as well as a text prompt.
Who created GPT Image 1 Model?
GPT Image 1 Model was built by OpenAI.
How do I call GPT Image 1 Model on AI/ML API?
Send a request to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with openai/gpt-image-1 as the model id.
Is GPT Image 1 Model available through a single API key?
Yes. GPT Image 1 Model is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
What is the GPT Image 1 Model model ID?
Use openai/gpt-image-1 as the model parameter. Requests go to the AI/ML API endpoint with your AI/ML API key.