OpenAI Launches Images 2.6 With GIF Support and Faster Output
OpenAI has released Images 2.6, adding GIF creation and generation that is 50% faster. Users now make 4 billion images a week across its products.
SUMO· the number puzzle
Dialo· learn languages by speaking
ediviewer· read EDI files like documents
giftdetect· the right gift in minutesOpenAI has launched Images 2.6, an update to its image generation technology that adds support for GIFs and speeds up generation by 50%.
The company said users now create 4 billion images a week across ChatGPT, Codex and the API. That figure shows how quickly image generation has become a routine part of OpenAI's products, reaching both consumers and developers.
What changes for users
The two headline changes are animated output and speed. GIF support extends image generation beyond static pictures, while the 50% faster generation should shorten the wait for results in everyday use. The speed gain matters most for people who iterate on prompts many times, since each round trip is now shorter.
Because the model is available across ChatGPT, Codex and the API, the improvements are not limited to one product. Developers building on the API can offer the same capabilities inside their own apps.
Why it matters
Image generation is a competitive area for AI companies, and speed and format flexibility are key points of differentiation. Adding GIFs targets a common format for messaging, social posts and quick visual content.
Further details on pricing, availability and technical specifications were not part of the information available at the time of writing.
Apps worth a look
SUMO: the number puzzleTap the right tiles, add them up, hit the target. Easy to learn, hard to master. Free, for all ages.
Dialo: learn languages by speakingTalk to an AI conversation partner; every sentence comes back corrected and explained in your language. 9 languages, A1 to C2.
ediviewer: read EDI files like documentsOpen EDIFACT and X12 messages, see every segment explained, convert to JSON/XML, export PDF and Excel. Runs locally, no upload.
giftdetect: the right gift in minutesPick who it is for, the occasion and their personality. The search engine reads product descriptions from local shops and ranks what fits. Free, no sign-up.
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