ChatGPT Adds Images 2.5 Model, New Feature Turns Doodles Into AI Photos

OpenAI has released the Images 2.5 model for ChatGPT, which features a new tool that converts user doodles into high-quality images. The update also improves generation speed, texture quality, and adds template functionality for creative workflows.
Why it matters
The update reflects the rapid pace of innovation in generative AI tools, specifically focusing on user accessibility and creative productivity.
<p>Months after updating ChatGPT's image generation with <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-boosts-chatgpts-image-generator-with-web-access-multi-image-support" target="_self">Images 2.0</a>, OpenAI on Tuesday released an upgraded model and a new Sketch tool that turns your doodles into high-quality AI-generated imagery.</p><p>Images 2.5 is currently rolling out to all ChatGPT users on desktop, mobile, and web. Compared with the older model, it reduces image-generation latency by 50% and is better at producing natural light and rich textures, preserving subjects from reference photos, and following edit instructions across multiple iterations, OpenAI <a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-images-2-5/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">says</a>.</p><p>The model also adds new Templates to help speed up your creative work. Instead of starting from scratch, you can now go to <strong>Images </strong>> <strong>Templates </strong>and choose from pre-set formats, including <strong>Poster </strong>and <strong>Merch</strong>, to generate desired outputs quickly.</p><div class="mb-0 rounded-md bg-gray-100 p-3 md:p-5" id="related-video">
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