GPT Image 2.5
OpenAI · AI imageGPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is OpenAI's most capable image model for text-to-image and precise image editing. It follows instructions closely while preserving identity, composition, and lighting on the parts you want unchanged.
On VidMachine we always run medium quality via Replicate and bill 10 credits per image. Native aspect ratios include 9:16 and 16:9, so vertical shorts do not need a post-crop step.
Key features and benefits
Generation and precise editing
Generate from a prompt alone, or pass reference images to edit or combine styles and subjects. Sunburst is tuned for editing workflows where fidelity to the input matters.
Photorealism and text
Strong materials, lighting, and readable on-image text when you quote exact copy and describe typography—useful for thumbnails, UI mockups, and marketing frames.
Native vertical and landscape ratios
Supports 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, and 9:16. VidMachine passes your project or playground aspect ratio directly when it is in that set.
Fixed medium quality
The API offers low through max quality tiers. VidMachine always sends medium so cost and latency stay predictable at 10 credits per image.
Technical specifications
ProviderOpenAI (openai/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst on Replicate)
ModesText-to-image; image editing with references
Aspect ratios1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16
QualityMedium (VidMachine); API also supports low, high, xhigh, max, auto
Credits10 per image
Use cases and applications
Use GPT Image 2.5 when you want OpenAI's latest stills with strong instruction following and native 9:16 for Shorts.
Prefer it for targeted edits—style transfer, object changes, or multi-reference composites—where preserving the original composition matters.
Why this model
Choose GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst when you want the newer OpenAI image stack with native vertical ratios and editing precision.
GPT Image 2 is retired from new selection but still runs on projects that already use it.
How VidMachine uses it
VidMachine runs openai/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst on Replicate with quality locked to medium and output_format png.
Reference images are passed as input_images. Billing is 10 credits per generated image.
What you should know
What quality setting does VidMachine use?
Always medium. Higher Replicate tiers are not exposed so pricing stays at 10 credits per image.
Does it support 9:16 natively?
Yes. Unlike GPT Image 2 on VidMachine, Sunburst accepts 9:16 and 16:9 directly—no center crop step.
How much does GPT Image 2.5 cost?
10 credits per generated image on VidMachine.