OpenAI's Images 2.6 makes GIFs and cuts generation times in half
OpenAI just launched Images 2.6 across ChatGPT, Codex, and its API, boosting generation speeds by 50% and adding native support for animated GIFs. Developers get two API variants—including the six-second Flare model—plus SVG exports and fine-grained scene complexity controls. It is live now for all subscription tiers.