OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-Image-1.5, a new image generation model designed to significantly enhance visual creation capabilities inside ChatGPT. The latest update promises image generation speeds up to four times faster, improved prompt accuracy, and stronger consistency in visual details. Alongside the model launch, OpenAI also unveiled a dedicated “Images” tab, making AI-based image creation and editing more intuitive and accessible for users.
From the very first announcement, OpenAI emphasized its dual focus on efficiency and quality. GPT-Image-1.5 is built to meet the growing demand for high-quality AI visuals across industries such as digital marketing, content creation, design, and education. With faster processing and more reliable outputs, the model aims to streamline creative workflows without sacrificing precision.
Smarter Image Editing Without Disrupting Key Elements
One of the most notable upgrades in GPT-Image-1.5 is its advanced image editing capability. Users can now modify specific parts of an image while preserving critical elements such as lighting, composition, facial features, and background consistency. This targeted editing approach is especially valuable for tasks like photo retouching, fashion simulations, hairstyle previews, and promotional visuals.
Unlike previous generations, which sometimes altered unrelated areas of an image, GPT-Image-1.5 demonstrates a more refined understanding of visual context. This makes it suitable for professional use cases where maintaining realism and detail accuracy is essential.
Cleaner and More Accurate Text Rendering in Images
Another major improvement lies in text rendering within images. GPT-Image-1.5 handles small, dense, and complex text far more reliably than its predecessors. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for creating posters, infographics, banners, and presentation materials where text clarity is crucial.
The model can also read, edit, and regenerate embedded text with higher precision, reducing common issues such as distorted fonts or unreadable lettering. Additionally, users can generate multiple images simultaneously during a single process, allowing creative projects to move faster and more efficiently.
Availability in Indonesia and OpenAI API Access
GPT-Image-1.5 and the new Images tab are being rolled out gradually to all ChatGPT users, including both free and paid accounts. As of December 17, 2025, the feature is already available on desktop and mobile versions of ChatGPT in Indonesia. Access for Business and Enterprise accounts is expected to follow shortly.
Beyond ChatGPT, GPT-Image-1.5 is also accessible through the OpenAI API, enabling developers to integrate advanced image generation into their own platforms and applications. OpenAI claims the new pricing structure for image input and output is more cost-efficient, making large-scale deployment more feasible for businesses and startups alike.
Competing with Google’s Nano Banana Pro
According to a summary from The Decoder, GPT-Image-1.5 delivers performance comparable to Google’s Nano Banana Pro, particularly in handling complex prompts involving multiple objects and unusual visual relationships. In benchmark tests featuring highly detailed and photorealistic scenes, GPT-Image-1.5 performed on par with Google’s model and significantly outperformed earlier OpenAI image generators.
Visually, GPT-Image-1.5 tends to produce outputs with a more cinematic and curated aesthetic. However, OpenAI notes that final results still depend heavily on the quality and clarity of user prompts, reinforcing the importance of effective prompt engineering.
The Images Tab: A More Intuitive Creative Experience
The newly introduced Images tab, located in the ChatGPT sidebar on both web and mobile platforms, further enhances usability. It provides users with ready-made visual styles, filters, and popular prompt templates, eliminating the need to start from scratch.
One standout feature is the ability to save a facial likeness once and reuse it across multiple image generations. This functionality is especially useful for branding, character design, and consistent visual storytelling. By combining preset tools with advanced AI understanding, OpenAI aims to make image creation accessible even to users without design experience.
A Step Forward for AI-Powered Visual Creation
With GPT-Image-1.5, OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI-generated visuals. Faster generation times, more accurate text handling, and refined editing tools position the model as a strong competitor in the rapidly evolving AI image generation landscape. As visual content becomes increasingly central to digital communication, innovations like GPT-Image-1.5 could reshape how creators, businesses, and educators produce and edit imagery.
