OpenAI Releases Images 2.6 Enabling Native GIF Generation in ChatGPT

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OpenAI has released the Images 2.6 model, enabling ChatGPT to generate animated GIFs directly from prompts or uploaded photos. The update also improves generation speed and allows users to adjust playback rates and edit frames individually, rolling out across all platforms.

LATEST/OpenAI has released the Images 2.6 model, enabling ChatGPT to generate animated GIFs directly from prompts or uploaded photos. The update also improves generation speed and allows users to adjust playback rates and edit frames individually, rolling out across all platforms.

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The Verge AIT2Nov 5, 02:00·68 pts
OpenAI Releases Images 2.6 Enabling Native GIF Generation in ChatGPT
- ChatGPT now supports direct animated GIF generation via text prompts or image uploads
- The Images 2.6 model delivers faster image generation and new API endpoints (Flare/Sunburst)
- Users can adjust GIF playback speed and perform frame-by-frame editing within the app
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