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OpenAI has introduced a new GIF-making feature and performance improvements to its Images 2.6 tool across ChatGPT and developer APIs.
Key highlights
• New GIF Maker Integration
Images 2.6 now enables users to create custom GIFs with varying speeds using reference images and festive-themed prompts.
• Enhanced Image Generation Speed
Image generation latency has been reduced by up to 50 per cent compared to Images 2.0, allowing quicker concept refinement.
• New Developer Tiers
OpenAI offers two developer tiers named Flare and Sunburst, ensuring faster generation and greater consistency across edits.
• India as Top Market
India has recently surpassed the United States as OpenAI's biggest global market, boasting over 10 crore active weekly ChatGPT users.
Key statistics
10 crore
Active weekly ChatGPT users in India
Four billion
Weekly image generation across ChatGPT and API
50 per cent
Reduction in image generation latency
Six seconds
Minimum generation time for Flare tier
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ChatGPT Image 2.6 tool can be used to create lively GIF.
Published 05 November 2026, 19:17 IST