{"slug": "chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos", "title": "ChatGPT Adds Images 2.5 Model, New Feature Turns Doodles Into AI Photos", "summary": "OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.5, an upgraded image-generation model rolling out to all ChatGPT users on desktop, mobile, and web, which cuts latency by 50% and improves natural light, textures, and edit-following. The update also introduces a Sketch tool that converts user doodles into AI-generated images, along with new Templates for formats like Poster and Merch.", "body_md": "Months after updating ChatGPT’s image generation with [Images 2.0](/ai/117263/openai-boosts-chatgpts-image-generator-with-web-access-multi-image-support), OpenAI on Tuesday released an upgraded model and a new Sketch tool that turns your doodles into high-quality AI-generated imagery.\n\nImages 2.5 is currently rolling out to all ChatGPT users on desktop, mobile, and web. Compared with the older model, it reduces image-generation latency by 50% and is better at producing natural light and rich textures, preserving subjects from reference photos, and following edit instructions across multiple iterations, OpenAI [says](https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-images-2-5/).\n\nThe model also adds new Templates to help speed up your creative work. Instead of starting from scratch, you can now go to **Images** > **Templates** and choose from pre-set formats, including **Poster** and **Merch**, to generate desired outputs quickly.\n\nAnother new tool sees ChatGPT turn your own rough drawings into detailed AI-generated images. Called Sketch, the feature opens a canvas with drawing tools. Just doodle what you have in mind, describe your vision in a short prompt, and the AI will finish the artwork.\n\nYou can get started by just typing @Sketch in the prompt box. I played around with the tool for a bit, and the results were quite impressive. Though it is being promoted as a sketch-to-AI Image tool, it appears that the prompt you pair with your sketch does much of the heavy lifting.\n\nChatGPT’s new image model arrives just days after OpenAI released [GPT-6 Astra.](/ai/119690/gpt-6-astra-is-here-what-you-need-to-know-about-chatgpts-new-model) It also introduced a new feature that lets you connect third-party messaging services directly to its chatbot, helping it better understand and emulate your writing style.\n\n*Disclosure: Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April 2025, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.*", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos", "canonical_source": "https://au.pcmag.com/ai/119772/chatgpt-adds-images-25-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos", "published_at": "2026-09-09 14:43:44+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-09-09 15:18:24.827124+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["generative-ai", "ai-products", "artificial-intelligence"], "entities": ["OpenAI", "ChatGPT", "Images 2.5", "Sketch", "GPT-6 Astra", "Ziff Davis", "PCMag"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/chatgpt-adds-images-2-5-model-new-feature-turns-doodles-into-ai-photos.jsonld"}}