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# ChatGPT Images 2.5 takes the lead among image generators, but it is not flawless
- URL: https://bielawski.pro/en/chatgpt-images-2-5-takes-the-lead-among-image-generators-but-it-is-not-flawless/
- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-06T08:53:58.000Z
- Description: The new version of the ChatGPT image generator sticks more closely to a reference style and lets you fix a small part of an image without touching the rest. Reviewers agree it is the best tool for many uses today, though one of them points to frustrating weaknesses.
- Author: Bartosz Bielawski
- Tags: AI, #temat-3276, #en

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## What is happening

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2.5, the new version of its GPT Image model. Independent reviewers covered it within days.

Two changes come up most often. The model follows the style of an attached image more closely, and it lets you edit a small part of an image while leaving the rest unchanged.

## Where the sources agree

The verdict is clearly positive. Images have sharper detail and more natural lighting and textures, and the model reproduces reference images more faithfully (The AI Advantage).

Sources also note progress with text in images. The previous version already handled lettering well, and the new one fits even more information into a single image.

## Where they differ

Some reviewers recommend the tool without reservation, calling it the best generator for everyone.

Others are more cautious. They call ChatGPT Images 2.5 the best model for many real-world uses but mention surprisingly frustrating weaknesses (Futurepedia). Earlier comparisons also showed that the rival Imagen 4 is slightly weaker but several times faster.

## What to do about it

If you make graphics for posts, ads or social media, try the partial edit. Fixing one element without regenerating the whole image is where you save the most time.

For on-brand graphics, attach a reference and compare the result with what your current tool produces. Base your final decision on your own tasks, not on launch-day excitement.

## Our take

ChatGPT Images 2.5 is a clear step forward, especially at keeping a consistent style and fixing parts of an image. You gain the most with series of graphics where consistency matters, but test it on your own examples, because even enthusiasts see weak spots.

**Confidence:** medium - the sources agree on the direction, but it is only the first few days after launch and the reviews come mostly from creator tests. **We will change our view if:** Comparisons across more tasks show that partial edits damage the rest of the image, or that rival models deliver similar quality faster.

## Sources

- Mikołaj Abramczuk, 2026-09-14: [12 Praktycznych Zastosowań GPT-6 (do skopiowania)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYXj1B2Vv6g&t=400s&ref=bielawski.pro)
- Goldie SEO Tips, 2026-09-13: [ChatGPT Images 2.5 Just Became THE KING!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jrF0QbIbqQ&t=0s&ref=bielawski.pro)
- The AI Advantage, 2026-09-12: [ChatGPT Images 2.5 Is Here. Together With Astra It’s Crazy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZnsz2RYoAQ&t=69s&ref=bielawski.pro)
- Futurepedia, 2026-09-12: [ChatGPT Image 2.5 Is The New King (Fully Tested)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbmgWQKZ5ZU&t=0s&ref=bielawski.pro)