Follows direction
Handle detailed prompts and multi-part layouts.
GPT Image 2 Image Generator and Editor
Create posters, infographics and precise edits with GPT Image 2 on Cinel. Strong prompt following and legible text, 2 credits per 1K image for members.
See GPT Image 2 in action
See prompt variations, character consistency, and refined visual outputs generated on Cinel.
Strong editor
Change selected concepts while preserving the rest.
Useful text
Produce clearer labels, signs and graphic copy.
Deep Dive & Practical Guide
What Sets GPT Image 2 Apart
An engineering and creative breakdown of model performance, architecture, and practical production workflows.
GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image model released alongside ChatGPT Images 2.0, and it earns its reputation by doing what you actually asked. Give it a crowded brief — three products on a shelf, a price tag on the left, a headline across the top — and it keeps track of each instruction instead of drifting toward a generic "pretty picture". On Cinel you can run it from a prompt, guide it with reference images, and use it as an editor that changes one idea while leaving the rest of the frame alone. Members pay 2 credits for a 1K image, and it is one of the models covered by the free daily credit allowance.
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What makes GPT Image 2 different
Its defining trait is instruction fidelity. Many models capture the mood of a prompt but quietly drop details; GPT Image 2 is built to respect counts, positions, labels and hierarchy, which is why designers lean on it for layouts that carry information — infographics, menus, comparison charts, event posters and UI mock-ups. Legible in-image English is part of that package: short headlines, product names and button labels usually come out spelled correctly.
The second difference is editing discipline. When you supply a reference and ask for "replace the mug with a glass, keep everything else", GPT Image 2 tends to preserve lighting, composition and untouched objects. That makes it a safer choice for iterative client work than models that re-imagine the entire frame on every pass. Compared with its newer sibling GPT Image 2.5, it is the established, well-understood option: the same member price at 1K, with behaviour many teams have already tuned their prompts around.
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Key features
- Prompt-faithful composition — multi-part instructions, object counts and placement are followed closely.
- Readable in-image text — headlines, labels, signage and simple chart annotations.
- Reference-guided image-to-image — attach images to steer subject, style or layout.
- Targeted edits — change a selected concept while protecting the rest of the picture.
- Flexible framing — the model accepts many aspect ratios plus automatic sizing.
- Low member cost — 2 credits per 1K image; daily-credit eligible.
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Specs
| Item | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|
| Developer | OpenAI (released with ChatGPT Images 2.0) |
| Modes | Text-to-image, image-to-image, reference editing |
| Model output tiers | 1K / 2K / 4K · low / medium / high quality |
| References | Cinel: up to 3 (non-members), up to 8 for members where supported |
| Outputs per request | Members: 1–4 |
| Cinel cost | 2 credits per 1K image (members) · 4 credits via daily credits |
| Strengths | Infographics, posters, in-image text, controlled edits |
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How to use GPT Image 2 on Cinel
- Select GPT Image 2 in the model picker; make sure the panel shows it rather than the free default.
- Write the brief like an art director's checklist: subject, layout, exact text in quotes, colour palette, style. Numbered instructions work well — "1) title at top, 2) three icons in a row, 3) footer with date".
- To edit, upload the source image as a reference and describe only the change, then add "keep everything else unchanged".
- Pick the aspect ratio that matches the destination — 4:5 or 3:4 for feeds, 16:9 for slides, 9:16 for posters on phones.
- Generate, check the text letter by letter, and re-run with a corrected phrase if a word slips. Members can request up to four outputs at once to compare layouts.
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Prompt tips for GPT Image 2
- For infographics, list the data points or labels exactly as they should appear.
- For edits, say what changes and what stays: "keep the layout, replace the headline".
- Members can request up to four outputs to compare layouts in one go.
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Use cases
- Infographics and explainers — step diagrams, timelines and comparison panels with readable labels.
- Event and sale posters — headline, date, venue and offer placed exactly where you specify.
- Product creative — packshots arranged on a shelf, bundles, or a hero shot with a callout badge.
- Character sheets — consistent turnarounds and expression grids for illustration or game pitches.
- UI and app mock-ups — landing-page hero concepts and app-store screenshot ideas.
- Client revisions — swap one element in an approved image without starting over.
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GPT Image 2 vs GPT Image 2.5 and Seedream 4.5
GPT Image 2.5 is the newer OpenAI generation (September 2026) with stronger photoreal labels and steadier step-by-step edits at the same 2-credit member price — try it when a GPT Image 2 result is close but product text or realism needs another notch. Stay on GPT Image 2 if your prompts are already tuned for it or you want its well-known layout behaviour. Choose Seedream 4.5 when the deliverable must be 4K and you are combining many reference photos for an e-commerce catalogue.
Before you create
Is GPT Image 2 the same as ChatGPT Images 2.0?
GPT Image 2 is the image model OpenAI released together with ChatGPT Images 2.0. The ChatGPT app can add its own reasoning and search on top, so results inside ChatGPT may not match the standalone model exactly.
How many credits does GPT Image 2 use on Cinel?
A 1K image costs members 2 credits. Paid with the free daily credit allowance it costs 4 credits. Higher resolutions, extra references or multiple outputs can raise the estimate, which Cinel shows before you submit.
Can GPT Image 2 spell words correctly inside an image?
It is one of the better models for legible English text. Keep each phrase short, put it in quotes, and specify font style and position. Always proofread before publishing.
How do I edit only part of a picture?
Upload the picture as a reference, describe the single change you want, and state that everything else must stay the same. GPT Image 2 is designed to preserve untouched areas.
When should I pick GPT Image 2 over Nano Banana 2?
Pick GPT Image 2 for information-heavy layouts, exact object counts and text. Pick Nano Banana 2 when you need to blend several reference photos fast or export at 4K.
Can I generate several versions at once?
Members can request one to four outputs per prompt, which is handy for comparing layouts. Each output uses its own credits.