GPT Image 2 vs GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 2 and GPT Image 1.5, both by OpenAI, side by side: what each does, what a run costs in credits, and when to pick which. Both run on Kinoseed with one plan.
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Side by side
| Feature | GPT Image 2 | GPT Image 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| What it does | image generation and editing | image generation and editing |
| Edits a photo you add | Yes | Yes |
| Price per image | 25 credits | 25 credits |
| Four images | 95 credits | 100 credits |
| Cheapest run | 25 credits for one image | 25 credits for one image |
Prices are the credits a run spends, from the same rates the studio and the API charge.
Which to pick
- Both cost 25 credits an image, so the choice is about the look, not the price.
About GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image generation model and the successor to GPT Image 1.5. It follows long, detailed prompts closely and renders legible text, which makes it a good choice for posters, packaging, signs and social graphics.
In Kinoseed you can generate from a prompt, or upload a reference image to edit or restyle it. Pick an aspect ratio from square to wide or tall, and get up to 8 images in one run.
GPT Image 2: prices and examplesAbout GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 is the OpenAI image model released in late 2025, the version that came before GPT Image 2. It is good at precise edits that change what you ask for and leave the rest of the picture alone, and at accurate color.
In Kinoseed you can generate from a prompt or upload a reference image to edit. It is a solid choice for product photos, brand graphics and retouching where the result has to stay close to the original.
GPT Image 1.5: prices and examplesQuestions
- What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and GPT Image 1.5?
- GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image generation model and the successor to GPT Image 1.5. It follows long, detailed prompts closely and renders legible text, which makes it a good choice for posters, packaging, signs and social graphics. GPT Image 1.5 is the OpenAI image model released in late 2025, the version that came before GPT Image 2. It is good at precise edits that change what you ask for and leave the rest of the picture alone, and at accurate color.
- Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or GPT Image 1.5?
- GPT Image 2 starts at 25 credits for one image; GPT Image 1.5 at 25 credits for one image. Runs spend credits from a plan.
- Should I use GPT Image 2 or GPT Image 1.5?
- Both cost 25 credits an image, so the choice is about the look, not the price.