ChatGPT Adds Images 2.5 Model, New Feature Turns Doodles Into AI Photos

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.

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. Images 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/ . The 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. Another 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. You 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. ChatGPT’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. 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.