--- title: GPT Image 2.5 API — Variants, pricing & model skill | RunAPI description: Compare GPT Image 2.5 API variants, pricing per call, and the GPT Image 2.5 skill for app development. One API key, skills-first workflow. url: https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5.md canonical: https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5 locale: en site: RunAPI image: https://runapi.ai/assets/opengraph-bfaaa0f0.png alternates: en: https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5 zh-CN: https://runapi.ai/zh-CN/models/gpt-image-2.5 es: https://runapi.ai/es/models/gpt-image-2.5 ja: https://runapi.ai/ja/models/gpt-image-2.5 de: https://runapi.ai/de/models/gpt-image-2.5 fr: https://runapi.ai/fr/models/gpt-image-2.5 pt-BR: https://runapi.ai/pt-BR/models/gpt-image-2.5 ko: https://runapi.ai/ko/models/gpt-image-2.5 it: https://runapi.ai/it/models/gpt-image-2.5 nl: https://runapi.ai/nl/models/gpt-image-2.5 pl: https://runapi.ai/pl/models/gpt-image-2.5 tr: https://runapi.ai/tr/models/gpt-image-2.5 zh-TW: https://runapi.ai/zh-TW/models/gpt-image-2.5 zh-HK: https://runapi.ai/zh-HK/models/gpt-image-2.5 ar: https://runapi.ai/ar/models/gpt-image-2.5 x-default: https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5 model: GPT Image 2.5 provider: OpenAI modality: image variant_count: 2 price_from_cents: 16 --- > HTML version: https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5 > Site index for agents: https://runapi.ai/llms.txt [Home](https://runapi.ai/.md) / [Models](https://runapi.ai/models.md) / GPT Image 2.5 # GPT Image 2.5 API Use the GPT Image 2.5 API via RunAPI with a model skill, unified auth, and pay-as-you-go pricing. - [Try in playground](https://runapi.ai/login) - [API reference →](https://runapi.ai/docs/api/gpt-image-2-5/text-to-image) **Provider:** OpenAI **Modality:** Image **Catalog:** 2 variants ## About GPT Image 2.5 The GPT Image 2.5 API delivers a strong quality-to-cost ratio in the image space. Multiple variants let you pick the tier that matches your latency, quality, and budget targets — start on a fast or lite variant for prototyping, then graduate to pro or max for production. Install the GPT Image 2.5 skill to bring docs, typed schemas, pricing notes, and step-by-step setup into your coding workspace. The skill works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, and VS Code, so your agent has the right context before you write integration code. All variants share a single RunAPI API key, unified billing in USD, and the same async task lifecycle — submit, poll or stream, and receive results via webhook callback. **Provider:** OpenAI **Modality:** Image ## Available Versions | Version | Variant | Pricing | Billing | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | gpt-image-2.5-flare | `gpt-image-2.5-flare` | $0.160 | call | [View →](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5/flare.md) | | gpt-image-2.5-sunburst | `gpt-image-2.5-sunburst` | $0.160 | call | [View →](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5/sunburst.md) | ## GPT Image 2.5 Pricing | Endpoint | Resolution | Duration | Price | | |---|---|---|---|---| | `text_to_image` | 1k, 2k, 4k | — | $0.06-$0.16 / image | | | `edit_image` | 1k, 2k, 4k | — | $0.16 / image | | Prices shown for gpt-image-2.5-flare. Other variants retain their own endpoint pricing. ## Get Started with GPT Image 2.5 1. **Create an API key** — Sign up and generate an API key from the dashboard. 2. **Pick a version** — Choose the version that best matches your quality and cost requirements. 3. **Send a request** — Submit your prompt and parameters to the model's documented endpoint. 4. **Get your result** — Poll the task or set a webhook, then download the completed output. ## About GPT Image 2.5 on RunAPI The GPT Image 2.5 API exposes a image model from OpenAI, accessible through RunAPI with a single API key and per-call billing. Developers call GPT Image 2.5 the same way they call any other model in the RunAPI catalog — set the model parameter, submit a request, and receive structured JSON. The model skill packages docs, typed schemas, pricing notes, and setup steps so your coding agent has the right context before you write integration code. Billing is unified across all providers, failed generations are never charged, and results are retrievable by task ID. **Provider:** [OpenAI](https://runapi.ai/providers/openai.md) — See all → **Modality:** [Image](https://runapi.ai/models#all-models) — Browse models → ## Why Use GPT Image 2.5 Through RunAPI - **One auth, every provider** — A single RunAPI API key unlocks the whole model catalog across all providers. No separate accounts to create, no API keys to rotate per integration, and no credential management overhead. Add a new model to your app by changing one parameter. - **Unified pricing & billing** — Per-call pricing in USD, billed monthly into a single invoice. No subscription tiers, no minimum spend, and failed generations are never charged. The pricing page and check_pricing API show exact costs before you commit to a model. - **Schema-first SDK** — Typed schemas, parameter constraints, and setup notes are packaged in the model skill so your implementation starts from the right contract. The skill loads into Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, and VS Code — your agent knows the correct request shape before you write a line of code. ## GPT Image 2.5 Questions ### Which GPT Image 2.5 models are available? GPT Image 2.5 Flare and GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst are available for text-to-image generation and image editing through the same API format. ### Which output resolutions are supported? Choose 1K, 2K, or 4K output resolution for text-to-image and image editing requests. ### Can I edit an existing image? Yes. Send one or more source image URLs with an editing prompt to create an updated image. ### Which variant should I start with? Pick the cheapest variant that meets your quality bar. Most teams start on the fast variant and graduate to pro for production. ### Is there a free tier? Creating an account and API key is free. API calls use prepaid, pay-as-you-go billing; add funds before making requests. ### Do you stream results? Where streaming is available, RunAPI streams end-to-end. ## Similar Image Models - [Flux](https://runapi.ai/models/flux.md) - Black Forest Labs - from $0.030 - [Flux 2](https://runapi.ai/models/flux-2.md) - Black Forest Labs - from $0.070 - [Flux Kontext](https://runapi.ai/models/flux-kontext.md) - Black Forest Labs - from $0.110 - [GPT Image](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image.md) - OpenAI - from $0.120 ## Start generating with GPT Image 2.5 - [Create free account](https://runapi.ai/login) - [Read the quickstart →](https://runapi.ai/docs/api/gpt-image-2-5/text-to-image) ## Variants - [GPT Image 2.5 gpt-image-2.5-flare](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5/flare.md) - [GPT Image 2.5 gpt-image-2.5-sunburst](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5/sunburst.md) ## Category - [Flux](https://runapi.ai/models/flux.md) - [Flux 2](https://runapi.ai/models/flux-2.md) - [Flux Kontext](https://runapi.ai/models/flux-kontext.md) - [GPT Image](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image.md) ## Provider - [Embedding](https://runapi.ai/models/embedding.md) - [GPT](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt.md) - [GPT Image](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image.md) - [GPT Image 2](https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.md) ## Docs - [Quickstart](https://runapi.ai/docs/api/gpt-image-2-5/text-to-image) - [API reference](https://runapi.ai/docs/api/gpt-image-2-5/text-to-image) - [SDK README](https://github.com/runapi-ai) --- ## More from RunAPI - [Home](https://runapi.ai/.md) ### Product - [Model Catalog](https://runapi.ai/models.md) - [Pricing](https://runapi.ai/pricing.md) - [Providers](https://runapi.ai/models#all-models) ### Developers - [Documentation](https://runapi.ai/docs/guides) - [SDKs](https://runapi.ai/sdk.md) - [CLI](https://runapi.ai/cli.md) - [MCP Server](https://runapi.ai/mcp.md) ### Guides - [Claude Code vs Cursor](https://runapi.ai/claude-code-vs-cursor.md) - [Cursor API Setup](https://runapi.ai/cursor-api-setup.md) - [RunAPI vs OpenRouter](https://runapi.ai/openrouter-alternative.md) ### Company - [Enterprise](https://runapi.ai/contact.md) - [Contact](https://runapi.ai/contact.md) ### Legal - [Terms](https://runapi.ai/terms.md) - [Privacy](https://runapi.ai/privacy.md) - [Site index for agents](https://runapi.ai/llms.txt) Contact: contact@runapi.ai ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "inLanguage": "en", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "RunAPI", "url": "https://runapi.ai/", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://runapi.ai/models?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "inLanguage": "en", "@type": "Organization", "name": "RunAPI", "url": "https://runapi.ai/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://runapi.ai/icon.svg" }, "sameAs": [ "https://github.com/runapi-ai" ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "inLanguage": "en", "@type": "SoftwareApplication", "name": "GPT Image 2.5", "applicationCategory": "DeveloperApplication", "operatingSystem": "Cross-platform", "hasVariant": [ { "@type": "SoftwareApplication", "name": "GPT Image 2.5 gpt-image-2.5-flare" }, { "@type": "SoftwareApplication", "name": "GPT Image 2.5 gpt-image-2.5-sunburst" } ], "offers": { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "lowPrice": "$0.160", "priceCurrency": "USD" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "inLanguage": "en", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://runapi.ai/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Models", "item": "https://runapi.ai/models" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "GPT Image 2.5", "item": "https://runapi.ai/models/gpt-image-2.5" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "inLanguage": "en", "@type": "HowTo", "name": "From model skill to first result in four steps", "description": "Compare GPT Image 2.5 API variants, pricing per call, and the GPT Image 2.5 skill for app development. 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