ChatGPT's New Images 2.6 Model Enables Fast GIF Creation from Photos and Text

ChatGPT Images 2.6 is here, and it can turn your photos into animated GIFs

11/05/2026

OpenAI has just released ChatGPT Images 2.6 across all subscription levels, including Free. It’s only a 0.1 upgrade to the previous Images 2.5, so it should come as no surprise that not that much...

TechRepublic

ChatGPT Can Now Turn Photos Into Animated GIFs With Images 2.6

11/05/2026

OpenAI's Images 2.6 lets ChatGPT users create animated GIFs, reuse saved photos, and edit images faster. Explore the new features and availability.

Neowin

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.6 is 50% faster and can now create animated GIFs

11/05/2026

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.6 across consumer tiers, Codex, and its developer platform, introducing native animated GIF creation.

PCMag

ChatGPT Rolls Out Images 2.6 Model With Support for GIF Creation

11/05/2026

The model can create GIFs from just text prompts, or a combination of text and reference images. You can also modify frames and adjust speed before sharing it with others.

Mashable

ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs

11/05/2026

ChatGPT will now allow users to make GIFs from text prompts or uploaded images. The new feature is powered by Images 2.6, OpenAI's latest AI image generation model, unveiled on Wednesday.Rolling...

NEWS18

How To Turn Your Favourite Photos Into Animated GIFs, Diwali Greetings And More With ChatGPT

11/05/2026

Users can now turn your photographs, hand-drawn sketches and text prompts into animated GIFs using ChatGPT: Here’s how.

THE DECODER

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

11/04/2026

OpenAI is adding a GIF feature to ChatGPT. With the new Images 2.6 model, users can create animated GIFs from text prompts or photos and then adjust speed and individual frames. The model's image...

Decrypt

ChatGPT Is Getting a GIF Maker Powered by OpenAI's Unannounced Images 2.6 Model

11/04/2026

OpenAI is rolling out animated GIF creation in ChatGPT, with frame-by-frame editing and speed controls.

OpenAI Unveils Images 2.6 with Enhanced GIF Support and Improved Speed

NewsBytes

OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIFs, up to 50% faster

11/05/2026

OpenAI's new Images 2.6 model offers faster image generation and introduces GIF creation support, enhancing both speed and creative capabilities for users globally.

Brand Equity

OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex and API; adds GIF creation feature

11/05/2026

OpenAI has released Images 2.6, which improves image generation speed and editing tools for users. The new model can produce images 50 per cent faster than the previous version while allowing for...