GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst Image Generator
The detail-first tier of GPT Image 2.6 — steadier materials, grids and consistency across multi-turn edits.
Prompts to try with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Portrait illustration, expand, background cutout and upscale detail. Click an example to load its prompt.
What GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is good at
Detail first
Materials, edges and fine surface cues hold through careful passes when Flare’s faster output is not enough.
Consistent multi-turn edits
Stack focused changes across rounds — wardrobe, then lighting, then background — while identity and framing stay recognisable.
Production-ready passes
Use it when a layout or product frame has to survive client review, not only a quick internal draft.
Up to eight references
Bring multiple guides for identity, material or composition and assign each one a job in the prompt.
Clear quality tiers
Same credit band as Flare (from 25 credits): choose Flare for speed, Sunburst for detail — no surprise price jump.
Aspect ratio control
Pick the frame before generating so the composition is built for that ratio instead of being cropped afterwards.
Why use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst for precision work?
Sunburst is the detail-first sibling of Flare in GPT Image 2.6, the newest GPT Image release. It is slower, but keeps detail and edit instructions consistent across several rounds, from the same 25-credit band. Reach for Flare when speed matters; come here when the pass needs production care.
How to write a GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst prompt
Lock what must not change, spell out material detail, and plan multi-round edits with a stable base image.
Lock what must not change
Name face, pose, camera angle, label layout and lighting that must stay fixed before listing the edits.
Spell out material detail
Say “matte ceramic”, “brushed metal” or “gouache wash” so the detail pass has something concrete to preserve.
Plan multi-round edits
One change per round is easier to control than a single prompt that rewrites everything at once.
Other image models
Same generator, different strengths. Switch models when you need more detail, clearer text, faster drafts, or tighter layout control.
OpenAI prompt-faithful layouts and diagrams from 10 credits — compare with Flare, Sunburst and Nano Banana Pro.
Alibaba Qwen for dense layouts, small text and multilingual typography — from 16 credits, 1K/2K.
Fast GPT Image 2.5 default for iteration — from 20 credits, up to 8 refs. Escalate to Sunburst for precision.
Precision GPT Image 2.5 for materials and multi-turn edits — from 20 credits, same band as Flare.
Photoreal FLUX.2 with up to 8 refs and 1K/2K — from 24 credits. Replaces FLUX Schnell for finished photographic work.
Faster, lighter Nano Banana for daily aesthetic shots and light edits — from 24 credits, up to 4K.
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst FAQ
What people ask before their first image on GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst.
What is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?
Sunburst is the detail-first tier of GPT Image 2.6, the newest GPT Image release. It is slower than Flare but better at keeping detail and edit instructions consistent across rounds.
How much does one image cost?
From 25 credits per image at 1K (50 at 2K, 85 at 4K) — the same price band as Flare. Failed generations are not charged.
When should I use Flare or GPT Image 2.5 instead?
Use Flare (from 25 credits) for faster iteration in the same 2.6 family. Use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst (from 20 credits) when you want a lower-cost precision pass.
How do the quality tiers differ?
Flare prioritises speed; Sunburst prioritises detail and edit consistency. Both start from 25 credits here, so pick based on how careful the pass needs to be, not on price.
Do I need an OpenAI account or an API key?
No. Choose GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst in the shared model picker and use the same account and credits as every other model.
Can I batch images or use references?
Each run returns one image. You can attach up to eight reference images for multi-turn or style-guided work.
Finish with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Production edits from 25 credits an image.