GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low
GPT Image 2.5 Flare, OpenAI's speed-tuned image model, at the low quality tier. Keeps the 2.5 generation's instruction following and text rendering at two credits an image, which makes it a cheap way to iterate on layouts and copy before re-running the winner at Medium or High.
At a glance
- Price
- 2 Credits
- Our rating
What GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low is best for
How GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low performs
Strengths
- 2.5-generation instruction following at a draft price
- legible in-image text even at the low tier
- fast turnaround
Limitations
- fine detail and texture are visibly softer than Medium or High
How to prompt GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low
Practical tips to get the most out of GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low.
- 01put exact on-image text in quotes
- 02lock the layout here, then re-run at Medium or High
- 03describe composition before styling
Tips are tuned for GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low specifically.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low on Upsampler
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Frequently asked questions
What is GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low?
GPT Image 2.5 Flare, OpenAI's speed-tuned image model, at the low quality tier. Keeps the 2.5 generation's instruction following and text rendering at two credits an image, which makes it a cheap way to iterate on layouts and copy before re-running the winner at Medium or High.
How much does GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low cost on Upsampler?
2 credits per generation. No subscription, credits never expire.
What are alternatives to GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low?
Common alternatives: GPT Image 2 Low, P-Image Ideogram, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Ideogram V4 Turbo.
Can I try GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low for free?
You can try a free, no-signup version of our ai image generator. Note that the free version may use a different, lighter model rather than GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low itself.