Guide
How to use GPT Image 2 in ChatGPT
GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's most powerful image generation model, built directly into ChatGPT. It creates photorealistic images, renders text accurately, and follows complex instructions better than any previous model. This guide shows you how to get the best results.
What is GPT Image 2?
GPT Image 2 (also known as ChatGPT Image 2 or GPT-Image-2) is OpenAI's latest image generation model, released in 2025. Unlike DALL-E which runs as a separate model, GPT Image 2 is natively integrated into ChatGPT's main conversation model, meaning you can generate and edit images in the same chat where you discuss ideas.
What makes GPT Image 2 special is its ability to follow detailed, multi-part instructions accurately. It excels at rendering text and typography within images (a major weakness of earlier models), maintaining photorealistic quality, handling complex multi-element compositions, and iterating on images through conversation.
GPT Image 2 is available to ChatGPT Plus ($20/month), Pro ($200/month), and Team subscribers. Free-tier users get a limited number of generations per day. There's no separate charge for image generation — it's included in your ChatGPT subscription.
How to generate images with GPT Image 2
Open ChatGPT
Go to chat.openai.com and log in with your account. GPT Image 2 is available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers. Free-tier users get limited daily generations.
Write a detailed prompt
Describe exactly what you want. Include the subject, art style, lighting, camera angle, color palette, and mood. The more specific you are, the better GPT Image 2 performs. For example: ‘A surrealist luxury watch poster with melting clock elements, dramatic studio lighting, dark moody background, high-end fashion photography style.’
Generate and review
Hit send and wait a few seconds. GPT Image 2 will generate your image inline in the chat. Review it carefully — check if the composition, colors, text rendering, and overall feel match your vision.
Iterate and refine
This is where GPT Image 2 really shines. Ask ChatGPT to adjust specific elements: ‘Make the lighting warmer’, ‘Add a tagline that says...’, ‘Change the background to a sunset’. You can have a back-and-forth conversation to perfect your image.
Download and use
Click the generated image to view it full-size, then download. GPT Image 2 outputs high-resolution images suitable for social media posts, presentations, marketing materials, and even print.
How to write better GPT Image 2 prompts
The quality of your output depends entirely on the quality of your prompt. Here are the key principles, each with a good and bad example.
Be specific, not vague
"A photorealistic close-up of a steaming espresso cup on a marble countertop, morning sunlight streaming through a window, shallow depth of field, warm tones"
"A picture of coffee"
Specify the art style
"In the style of a 1960s Japanese woodblock print, with bold outlines and flat color areas"
"Make it look cool"
Describe lighting explicitly
"Dramatic Rembrandt lighting from the upper left, deep shadows, single key light"
"Good lighting"
Include composition details
"Bird’s-eye view, rule of thirds, the subject positioned in the lower-right third"
"Nice angle"
Add mood and atmosphere
"Melancholic, nostalgic atmosphere with muted desaturated colors and soft film grain"
"Make it emotional"
What GPT Image 2 is best at
GPT Image 2 particularly excels in several areas compared to other AI image generators. It handles text and typography rendering better than any competitor — you can ask it to create posters, book covers, and UI mockups with accurate, readable text. It maintains photorealistic quality for portraits, product photography, and architectural visualization.
It's also uniquely good at photo editing workflows. You can upload an existing photo and ask it to change the background, apply a style transfer (like Studio Ghibli or vintage film), add or remove elements, or completely transform the aesthetic — all through natural conversation.
For creative professionals, GPT Image 2 is strongest at poster and graphic design, UI/UX mockups, product photography, character concept art, and infographic creation. Browse our 167+ tested prompts to see real examples across all these categories.
Ready to start creating?
Skip the trial and error. Browse our library of 167+ prompts that have already been tested with GPT Image 2, complete with example images and detailed breakdowns.
Frequently asked questions
Is GPT Image 2 free to use?
GPT Image 2 is available to ChatGPT Plus ($20/month), Pro ($200/month), and Team users. Free-tier users have limited access with fewer generations per day.
What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and DALL-E 3?
GPT Image 2 is significantly better at following detailed instructions, rendering text/typography accurately, maintaining photorealism, and handling complex compositions. DALL-E 3 is still available but GPT Image 2 is now the default.
Can GPT Image 2 edit existing photos?
Yes. Upload a photo to ChatGPT and ask GPT Image 2 to edit it — change backgrounds, apply style transfers, remove objects, add text overlays, or transform the entire aesthetic.
How do I write better prompts for GPT Image 2?
Focus on five elements: subject, style, lighting, composition, and mood. The more specific you are, the better the result. Browse our 167+ tested prompts for examples.
What image sizes does GPT Image 2 support?
GPT Image 2 can generate images in various aspect ratios including square (1:1), landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), and custom ratios. Specify the aspect ratio in your prompt.