Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GPT Image 1.5 - pricing, features, commercial use, technical details, and troubleshooting.

GPT Image 1.5 is OpenAI's latest AI image generation model, released December 16, 2025. It creates and edits images from text descriptions, running 4x faster than previous models while costing 20% less per image.

Think of it as a professional designer that works instantly - you describe what you want in plain language, GPT Image 1.5 generates it in production quality.

How is GPT Image 1.5 different from DALL-E 3?

GPT Image 1.5 is the upgrade to DALL-E 3:

4x faster generation (3-5 seconds vs 10-20 seconds)
Better instruction following (95% semantic matching)
Precise editing capabilities (change specific parts without affecting others)
Improved text rendering (readable text in images)
20% cheaper per image

DALL-E 3 is the older model. If you're using DALL-E 3, migrate to GPT Image 1.5 for better performance.

How does GPT Image 1.5 compare to competitors?

vs Google Nano Banana Pro:

GPT Image 1.5: Better at precise editing, faster, better English prompts
Nano Banana Pro: Better at artistic styles, multilingual

vs Midjourney v6:

GPT Image 1.5: Faster, easier to use, has editing features, cheaper ($9.9 vs $30/month)
Midjourney: Better at high-end artistic quality, more stylized outputs

vs Stable Diffusion:

GPT Image 1.5: Easier to use, no setup, API access, better quality
Stable Diffusion: Free, self-hosted, maximum customization (but requires technical skills)

LMArena Rankings (December 2025):

GPT Image 1.5: #1 (1264 generation, 1409 editing)
Nano Banana Pro: #2 (1235 generation, 1380 editing)

Pricing & Plans

Is there a free trial?

Yes. New users get 20 free image generations. No credit card required.

Try all features - generation, editing, different quality levels - before committing to a paid plan.

What are the pricing plans?

Free Trial: 20 images, all features Starter: $9.9/month

Unlimited generations
Up to 4K resolution
Full commercial license
Standard support

Pro: $29/month

Everything in Starter
Priority processing (faster queue)
API access
Advanced features
Email support

Enterprise: Custom pricing

Dedicated support
SLA guarantees
Custom training
Volume discounts

All paid plans include full commercial rights.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel with one click in your account settings. No questions asked, no cancellation fees.

Your access continues until the end of your billing period. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee - if you're not satisfied, contact support for a full refund.

Features & Capabilities

How fast is GPT Image 1.5?

Simple prompts: 2-5 seconds Complex prompts: ~2 minutes Average: 3-5 seconds per image

Compare that to:

Midjourney: 15-30 seconds
DALL-E 3: 10-20 seconds
Nano Banana Pro: 6-8 seconds

API calls are processed 4x faster than GPT Image 1 for high-volume use cases.

What is "precise editing" and how does it work?

Precise editing lets you change specific parts of an image without altering the rest.

Example: "Change the shirt color to navy blue. Keep everything else identical - same face, same pose, same lighting, same background."

GPT Image 1.5 changes ONLY the shirt. Face, pose, lighting, background stay pixel-identical.

Use cases:

Product photography (change colors, backgrounds)
Virtual try-ons (change clothing, accessories)
Brand consistency (update logos while preserving composition)
Scene compositing (insert objects without changing environment)

Traditional AI models and most tools reinterpret the entire image, causing unwanted changes. GPT Image 1.5 preserves what you don't want changed.

How good is the text rendering?

Significantly improved from GPT Image 1:

Dense paragraphs: 80% success rate (up from 40%)
Small fonts: Readable in most cases
Complex layouts: Occasional character swaps

Best practices:

Put exact text in "quotes" in your prompt
Describe typography: "Bold sans-serif, centered, high contrast"
Use larger fonts when possible (18pt+ recommended)
Always proof text-heavy images before final use

Great for: Infographics, UI mockups, posters, marketing materials Still improving: Very small text (under 12pt), extremely dense layouts

What file formats and resolutions are supported?

Output Formats:

PNG (best quality, larger file size)
JPG (smaller file size, good for web)
WebP (modern format, great compression)

Resolutions:

Standard: ~512×512 to ~1024×1024
1K: ~1024×1024
2K: ~2048×2048
4K: ~4096×4096 (up to 7680×4320 in some cases)

Aspect Ratios:

Square (1:1): Social media, profile pics
Landscape (16:9): YouTube, websites, presentations
Portrait (9:16): Mobile screens, stories
Custom: 4:3, 3:4, and other ratios

Upload for editing: Up to 4K images

Can GPT Image 1.5 maintain character consistency?

Yes, with the style consistency feature.

Upload reference images and GPT Image 1.5 preserves:

Character appearance
Facial features
Clothing details
Product features
Visual style

Use cases:

Children's books (same character, different scenes)
Storyboards and comics
Multi-page marketing campaigns
Product variations (same item, different contexts)

Current limitations:

Small inconsistencies in accessories and clothing details
Not yet perfect for professional animation
Works best with 2-3 reference images

Commercial Use & Licensing

Can I use GPT Image 1.5 images for commercial projects?

Yes. All paid plans include full commercial usage rights.

Use generated images for:

Client work and freelance projects
Products and merchandise
Advertisements and marketing
Commercial resale
Any business purpose

No attribution required. You own what you generate.

Who owns the copyright?

You do. Images you create with GPT Image 1.5 are yours.

You retain all rights to use, modify, distribute, and profit from them. See OpenAI's Terms of Service for complete legal details.

Are there any usage restrictions?

Standard restrictions apply (from OpenAI's usage policies):

No illegal content
No harmful or deceptive uses
No impersonation of specific real individuals
Respect trademark and copyright laws

Beyond that, use GPT Image 1.5 freely for any legitimate business or creative purpose.

Technical Questions

Is there an API?

Yes. API access is included in Pro and Enterprise plans.

API Features:

RESTful API with JSON responses
Both generation and editing endpoints
Batch processing support
Webhook callbacks for async operations

Documentation:

Clear API docs with code examples (Python, JavaScript, cURL)
SDKs available for major languages
Rate limits and pricing details
Authentication guides

Integration time: Most developers integrate in 2-4 hours.

What programming languages are supported?

The GPT Image 1.5 API is language-agnostic (REST API over HTTPS).

Official SDKs:

Python
JavaScript/Node.js
cURL (command line)

Community SDKs:

Ruby
PHP
Go
Java

Use any language that can make HTTP requests.

What are the rate limits?

Starter Plan:

Unlimited generations
Standard queue priority
10 requests/minute (API)

Pro Plan:

Unlimited generations
Priority queue (faster)
60 requests/minute (API)

Enterprise:

Custom rate limits
Dedicated infrastructure
SLA guarantees

Rate limits protect service quality for all users. Contact support if you need higher limits.

How is my data handled?

Privacy:

Your prompts and images are private
We don't train models on your data without permission
No sharing with third parties
You can delete your data anytime

Security:

HTTPS encryption for all API calls
Secure payment processing via Stripe
We never store credit card details
Regular security audits

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Troubleshooting

Why is generation taking longer than expected?

Common reasons:

Peak hours (9am-5pm PST) - high demand
Complex prompts - more elements = longer processing
High resolution - 4K takes longer than Standard
Queue position - Free users may wait during peaks

Solutions:

Try during off-peak hours
Simplify your prompt
Use lower resolution for testing
Upgrade to Pro for priority processing

The generated image doesn't match my prompt

Common issues:

1. Prompt too vague

❌ "A person"
✅ "Portrait of woman in her 30s, professional attire, office background"

2. Conflicting instructions

❌ "Dark moody lighting with bright cheerful atmosphere"
✅ Pick one: dark moody OR bright cheerful

3. Too many elements

Break complex scenes into simpler prompts
Generate 2-4 variations and pick best

4. Unrealistic expectations

Very small text may blur
Extreme detail requires specific descriptions
Some concepts are harder to generate

Solution: Check our Prompt Guide for examples.

Text in my image is blurry or wrong

Tips for better text rendering:

Put text in "quotes"
```
Poster with bold text "SUMMER SALE"
```

Describe typography

Bold sans-serif font, centered, high contrast

Use larger text
- 18pt+ recommended
- Avoid very small text (under 12pt)
Simplify layout
- Fewer words = better results
- Simple layouts work best
Generate multiple variations
- Text quality varies
- One of 2-4 generations usually perfect

Editing isn't preserving parts I want to keep

Make your edit instructions very specific:

Vague (bad):

Change the background

Specific (good):

Change the background to white.
Keep everything else identical: same person, same clothing,
same pose, same lighting, same shadows.

Key phrases:

"Keep everything else identical"
"Preserve [specific element]"
"Do not change [specific elements]"
"Maintain lighting and composition"

How do I report a bug or get support?

Support Channels:

Documentation - Check docs and this FAQ first
Email Support - support@gptimage15.com
- Starter plan: 48-hour response
- Pro plan: 24-hour response
- Enterprise: Priority support
Discord Community - Join our Discord
- Community help
- Share examples
- Feature requests
Bug Reports - Include:
- Your prompt
- Screenshot of result
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Your plan type

Billing Questions

What payment methods are accepted?

We use Stripe for secure payment processing.

Accepted:

Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
Debit cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay

Not accepted:

PayPal (coming soon)
Cryptocurrency
Bank transfers (Enterprise only)

Will I be charged automatically?

Subscriptions (Starter/Pro):

Yes, automatic monthly billing
Cancel anytime before next billing date
No charges after cancellation

Credits/One-time:

Single charge
No automatic renewal
Purchase more credits when needed

You'll receive email receipts for all charges.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes, anytime.

Upgrade: Takes effect immediately

Charges prorated difference
Get new features instantly

Downgrade: Takes effect next billing cycle

No refund for current period
Keep Pro features until then

Changes made in Account Settings.

Still Have Questions?

Quick Links:

Prompt Guide - Learn to write better prompts
API Documentation - Technical integration guide
Discord Community - Ask the community
Contact Support - Email us

Ready to try GPT Image 1.5? Start with 20 free images - no credit card required.