# OpenAI releases GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and Flare image models

> Original title: Released GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare for image generation and editing, with adjustable complexity, SVG generation, and animated GIF generatio

- Source: OpenAI API Changelog
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:00:00.000Z
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- Original: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/changelog#2026-11-04-feature-gpt-image-2.6-sunburst-gpt-image-2.6-flare-v1-images-generations-v1-images-edits-e4289560

## Summary

OpenAI releases GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare for image generation and editing, with adjustable complexity, SVG generation, and animated GIF generation. It also adds markup-guided editing for supported GPT Image 2.5 and 2.6 models.