GPT-5 Image overview
GPT-5 Image specs
- Model ID
openai/gpt-5-image- Developer
- OpenAI
- Context window
- 400,000 tokens
- Max output
- 128,000 tokens
- Input
- Image, Text
- Output
- Text
- API
- OpenAI-compatible, base URL
https://api.aimlapi.com/v1
Coding and code review
Generate, debug, and review code across languages, reading whole files or repos in a single prompt.
Agentic and multi-step workflows
Reliable tool-calling and instruction-following suit agent loops that plan, call tools, and iterate.
Complex reasoning
Extended reasoning improves reliability on multi-step math, logic, and technical analysis.
Long-document analysis
Summarize and extract from contracts, papers, and reports without aggressive chunking.
Use cases
Complex workflows combining visual analysis, image generation, and long-document understanding in a single model call.
Analyzing architectural blueprints or engineering diagrams alongside lengthy specification documents in one model call.
Generating and iterating on marketing visuals with precise brand-guideline adherence using multimodal prompt chains.
Extracting structured data from hundreds of scanned invoices or medical imaging reports in batch research workflows.
Capabilities
- Function calling
- Reasoning
- Streaming
- Structured outputs
- Web search
GPT-5 Image API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $10.58 | 1M tokens |
| Output | $10.58 | 1M tokens |
| Cached input | $1.32 | 1M tokens |
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
GPT-5 Image vs other models: token prices
AI/ML API input and output rates for 5 models, per million tokens.
| Model | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
 GPT-5 Image | $10.58 | $10.58 |
| GPT-6 Luna | $0.1 | $0.5 |
| GPT-6.1 Terra | $1 | $5 |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | $2 | $10 |
| GPT-6.1 Terra Pro | $2.12 | $10.58 |
How to use the GPT-5 Image API
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Build with your agent
Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.
1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "openai/gpt-5-image",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "openai/gpt-5-image",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "openai/gpt-5-image",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());Models similar to GPT-5 Image
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GPT-5 Image FAQ
What is the context window of GPT-5 Image?
GPT-5 Image has a 400,000 tokens context window and can return up to 128,000 tokens.
What inputs and outputs does GPT-5 Image support?
GPT-5 Image takes image, text as input and returns text.
What is the model ID for GPT-5 Image?
Use openai/gpt-5-image as the model id. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions.
How much does GPT-5 Image cost?
GPT-5 Image costs $10.58 input and $10.58 output per 1M tokens on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
Does GPT-5 Image support streaming?
Yes, GPT-5 Image can stream responses as they are generated.
Can GPT-5 Image read images?
Yes, GPT-5 Image accepts image input alongside text.
Who created GPT-5 Image?
GPT-5 Image was built by OpenAI.