GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
OpenAI's precision image model. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst generates and edits images at 1K, 2K, or 4K with five quality levels up to Max, native transparent backgrounds, up to 16 reference images for exact, instruction-following edits, and up to 4 images per run.
77% less than the priciest provider (7 compared). Same model, same output.
Optional images to edit or use as reference (up to 16). Leave empty for pure text-to-image.
Resolution
Output resolution tier.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio of the generated image. 'auto' lets the model choose.
Quality
Rendering quality. Low is a fast draft; xhigh and max push detail for final assets. The price difference is large.
Background
Transparent requires PNG or WebP output. Auto lets the model decide.
Output Format
The format of the generated image.
77% less than the priciest provider (7 compared). Same model, same output.
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Use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst via the API
Generate with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst from your own code. Async by design: submit a generation, get a run id back instantly, poll until it completes. Billed in credits at the best available provider price — from $0.005 per image.
1 — Start a generation
curl -X POST https://app.scenetra.com/api/v1/generate/gpt-image-25-sunburst \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"a watercolor fox in falling snow, soft light","quality":"medium","aspect_ratio":"1:1"}'Response (202)
{
"runId": "run_abc123",
"status": "PENDING",
"model": "gpt-image-25-sunburst",
"estimatedCredits": 11,
"statusUrl": "/api/v1/runs/run_abc123"
}2 — Poll until COMPLETED (every 2-5 seconds)
curl https://app.scenetra.com/api/v1/runs/run_abc123 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Response
{
"runId": "run_abc123",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"progress": { "completed": 1, "total": 1 },
"outputs": [
{ "type": "image", "url": "https://images.scenetra.com/..." }
],
"error": null,
"estimatedCredits": 11
}Request fields
| Field | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| prompt* | string | Describe the image to generate, or the edit to apply to the input images. | — |
| image_urls | string[] (https URLs) | Optional images to edit or use as reference (up to 16). Leave empty for pure text-to-image. | — |
| resolution | string | Output resolution tier.1K · 2K · 4K | 1K |
| aspect_ratio | string | Aspect ratio of the generated image. 'auto' lets the model choose.auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 3:2 · 4:3 · 5:4 · 1:1 · 4:5 · 3:4 · 2:3 · 9:16 | auto |
| quality | string | Rendering quality. Low is a fast draft; xhigh and max push detail for final assets. The price difference is large.low · medium · high · xhigh · max | medium |
| background | string | Transparent requires PNG or WebP output. Auto lets the model decide.auto · transparent · opaque | auto |
| num_images | number | How many images to generate (1-4). Billed per image. | 1 |
| output_format | string | The format of the generated image.png · jpeg · webp | png |
| callbackUrl | string (https URL) | Optional. When the run finishes (completed or failed), we POST the final run status to this URL — same shape as the poll response, plus model, params, and chargedCredits. Best-effort; polling remains the source of truth. | |
Unknown fields are rejected with a helpful 400. Media fields take https URLs. There is no provider parameter — every run is routed to the cheapest capable provider automatically.
Good to know
Billing
Runs bill your account credits at provider cost with 0% markup. The submit response includes the credit estimate; failed generations are refunded automatically. Add ?dryRun=1 to get the estimate without running anything.
Errors
Errors are always { "error": { "code", "message" } } with stable codes: unauthorized, model_not_available, invalid_parameter, insufficient_credits, rate_limited. A failed run is not an HTTP error — poll responses report status: "FAILED" with the reason.
What makes GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst different
Built for editing precision
Sunburst is the precision tier of GPT Image 2.5: it spends more time per image and follows edit instructions closely while leaving everything you didn't ask to change untouched. Attach up to 16 reference images to revise a shot, combine subjects and styles, or carry a product across scenes — and because edits hold steady, multi-step refinements build on each other instead of drifting.
Five quality tiers, from draft to Max
Low, Medium, High, Extra High and Max let you match spend to purpose inside one node. Low drafts start at $0.005 per image; Medium is the everyday default at about $0.011 at 1K; Extra High and Max push fine texture and detail for print-ready finals. Iterate cheap, deliver at Max, all on the same prompt.
Native transparent backgrounds
Set Background to transparent with PNG or WebP output and Sunburst renders straight to an alpha channel — clean cutouts for product shots, stickers and logos with no separate background-removal step, feeding directly into downstream nodes on your board.
1K to 4K, any standard canvas
Eleven aspect ratios from 21:9 ultrawide to 9:16 vertical at 1K, 2K or 4K, plus Auto framing. Every run goes to the cheapest capable provider for your exact settings and is billed at provider cost with 0% markup — the node shows the price before you run.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt* | text | Describe the image to generate, or the edit to apply to the input images. | — |
| Input Images | image upload | Optional images to edit or use as reference (up to 16). Leave empty for pure text-to-image. | — |
| Resolution | select | Output resolution tier.1K · 2K · 4K | 1K |
| Aspect Ratio | select | Aspect ratio of the generated image. Auto lets the model choose.Auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 3:2 · 4:3 · 5:4 · 1:1 · 4:5 · 3:4 · 2:3 · 9:16 | auto |
| Quality | select | Rendering quality. Low is a fast draft; Extra High and Max push detail for final assets — the price difference is large.Low · Medium · High · Extra High · Max | medium |
| Background | select | Transparent requires a PNG or WebP output. Auto lets the model decide.auto · transparent · opaque | auto |
| Number of Images | number | How many images to generate (1-4). | 1 |
| Output Format | select | The format of the generated image.png · jpeg · webp | png |
Pricing
From $0.005 per image
Pay per generation — only pay for what you use.
Low - 1K / 2K
$0.005
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Low - 4K
$0.012
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Medium - 1K
$0.011
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Medium - 2K
$0.012
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Medium - 4K
$0.026
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
High - 1K
$0.04
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
High - 2K
$0.043
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
High - 4K
$0.101
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Extra High - 1K
$0.071
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Extra High - 2K
$0.076
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Extra High - 4K
$0.178
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Max - 1K
$0.159
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Max - 2K
$0.17
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Max - 4K
$0.401
per image (16:9; square images cost more)
Use cases
Marketing & ads
- Precise edits to approved campaign visuals
- Max-quality finals up to 4K
- Transparent logo and badge assets
- Variant batches for A/B tests
E-commerce
- Product cutouts on transparency
- Consistent products across new scenes
- Listing edits from reference shots
- Composites from up to 16 inputs
Product & UI design
- Icons and stickers with alpha channels
- Mockups at precise ratios
- Text-heavy graphics and layouts
- Print-ready detail at Extra High and Max
Social content
- Vertical 9:16 and 4:5 posts
- Iterative multi-step edits
- Thumbnails in batches of 4
- Fast drafts at Low quality
Frequently asked questions
What is GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst?+
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is the precision tier of OpenAI's GPT Image 2.5, released September 8, 2026. It generates images from text and edits from up to 16 reference images, at 1K, 2K or 4K with five quality levels, native transparent backgrounds and up to 4 images per run. On Scenetra it runs as a node in the visual workflow editor.
How is Sunburst different from GPT Image 2?+
Sunburst adds two quality tiers above High — Extra High and Max — accepts up to 16 reference images instead of 10, and is tuned for edits that follow instructions exactly while keeping everything else unchanged. Its Max tier costs the same as GPT Image 2's High.
How much does GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst cost?+
From $0.005 per image on Scenetra. At 1K (16:9): Low $0.005, Medium $0.011, High $0.04, Extra High $0.071, Max $0.159. At 4K: $0.012 to $0.401. Square images cost more than wide ones because OpenAI bills by output tokens. The node shows the exact price for your settings before you run, billed at provider cost with 0% markup.
Can GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst edit existing images?+
Yes — editing is what Sunburst is built for. Attach up to 16 input images and describe the change; it keeps the parts you want unchanged. On a Scenetra board, inputs can be the outputs of other nodes, so Sunburst can serve as a precise editing stage in a longer pipeline.
Can it generate transparent backgrounds?+
Yes. Set Background to transparent with PNG or WebP output and the model renders directly to an alpha channel with no separate cutout step.
Do I need an OpenAI API key to use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst on Scenetra?+
No. Sign up, drop a GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst node on a board and generate — every run is paid from your Scenetra credit balance at provider cost.
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