Compare · Image editing
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit vs GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit against Flare Edit — quality tier vs speed tier for commercial image editing.
Every value below is read from the model catalog at generation time — price and which parameters each model exposes. 0 of the 13 spec rows differ between these two. “Not exposed” means the model has no API parameter for it — it does not mean the capability is absent. A model without a transparent-background switch can still produce a clean white background from a prompt; it just cannot hand you an alpha channel.
Specs
Side by side
| GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit | GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| List price | $0.0075 per image | $0.0075 per image |
| Category | Image editing | Image editing |
| Input images | multiple images per request | multiple images per request |
| Output size | 14 presets (auto, 1024x768, 768x1024…) | 14 presets (auto, 1024x768, 768x1024…) |
| Output format | png, jpeg, webp | png, jpeg, webp |
| Transparent background | transparent option | transparent option |
| Negative prompt | not exposed | not exposed |
| Seed / reproducibility | not exposed | not exposed |
| Prompt expansion | not exposed | not exposed |
| Batch outputs | exposed | exposed |
| Guidance / steps | not exposed | not exposed |
| Content policy | OpenAI standard policy · commercial use | OpenAI standard policy · commercial use |
Both are listed at $0.0075 — the price is not what separates them.
Output
What each one actually produces
These are the real sample clips from the catalog, with the prompt that generated each. Watch both before you decide — a spec table will not tell you whether the motion reads the way you need it to.
Sample · prompt: “Three mysterious messengers standing solemnly before a colossal ancient monolith, their heads bowed and hands clasped in prayer, performing a sacred ritual in complete silence. The towering monolith r…”
Sample · prompt: “Three friends taking a casual selfie together at home, standing close with their arms naturally wrapped around each other, genuine smiles and relaxed expressions, spontaneous candid moment, warm and i…”
FAQ
Short answers
Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit or GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit?
Both are listed at the same price, so cost is not the deciding factor — compare the parameter rows above instead.
What is GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit good for in a product-photo workflow?
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit takes several reference images in one request (product plus a style or scene reference); can return a transparent background for marketplace cutouts; output size: 14 presets (auto, 1024x768, 768x1024…). Keep one edit per pass so the product, logo and label text stay locked.
What is GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit good for in a product-photo workflow?
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit takes several reference images in one request (product plus a style or scene reference); can return a transparent background for marketplace cutouts; output size: 14 presets (auto, 1024x768, 768x1024…). Keep one edit per pass so the product, logo and label text stay locked.
Are my product photos used for training?
No. Merchant uploads are processed for your request only and are not used to train either model. Both models are offered under their vendor's standard commercial-use policy.
Which should I use for e-commerce image editing?
Whichever exposes the control you need — the table above is the honest answer. For bulk background cleanup, start on the cheaper model and only move up for the hero image. For packaging or label text, test both on one SKU and check the lettering at 100% zoom before you run the batch.