# ChatGPT can now generate animated GIFs with OpenAI's Images 2.6 model

> Original title: ChatGPT can now turn text prompts and photos into animated GIFs with OpenAI's Images 2.6 model

- Source: The Decoder
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:44:20.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/a1jblzzhr7y13xqplgyoxibvm
- Original: https://the-decoder.com/chatgpt-can-now-turn-text-prompts-and-photos-into-animated-gifs-with-openais-images-2-6-model/

## Summary

OpenAI adds animated GIF generation to ChatGPT, based on its new Images 2.6 model. The feature rolls out to all ChatGPT and Codex users on web, desktop, and mobile, and lets users adjust animation speed or edit individual frames. The Decoder reports that OpenAI also released the GPT-Image-2.6 "Flare" and "Sunburst" API models, and that it now generates over four billion images per week.