What changed: OpenAI released GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare for image generation and editing at the v1/images/generations and v1/images/edits endpoints, with adjustable complexity, SVG generation, and animated GIF generation. Markup-guided editing was also added for supported GPT Image 2.5 and 2.6 models.
Who is affected
The source does not name a specific business type; developers and businesses using OpenAI's image generation and editing API (v1/images/generations, v1/images/edits) are covered.
What it means for your business
For businesses using OpenAI's image generation and editing API, this means access to new models that produce SVG and animated GIF output, with adjustable complexity and markup-guided editing.
What to do
If you use the OpenAI API for image generation or editing, test gpt-image-2.6-sunburst and gpt-image-2.6-flare at the v1/images/generations and v1/images/edits endpoints and evaluate the SVG, animated GIF, and markup-guided editing features.
When it takes effect
The source states this was released on November 4, 2026; no separate effective date is given.
Source: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/changelog#2026-11-04
