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Will OpenAI release GPT Image 2.6?

UnconfirmedLast checked Oct 29, 2026

OpenAIFirst seen Oct 29

OpenAI’s OpenAPI specification mentions GPT Image 2.6 in the new markup field, but a model release, API identifier and access are not confirmed.

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Oct 28
Unconfirmed
The official specification adds a markup field for an editing overlay and says it supports GPT Image 2.5 and 2.6. The change does not establish model availability or a final API model ID.
Source: OpenAI OpenAPI GitHub

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