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ChatGPT Gets Major Image Upgrade to Rival Google’s Nano Banana Pro

Akinola Ajibola by Akinola Ajibola
December 18, 2025
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In Brief
  • The company’s visual creation tool, ChatGPT Images, has undergone a significant redesign with the release of an improved version.
  • The GPT picture 1.5 flagship picture generation model, which powers the new tool, offers significant gains in instruction-following, editing accuracy, and creation speed.
  • The artificial intelligence (AI) behemoth with headquarters in San Francisco said that image production and iterations are now up to four times quicker than they were...

The company’s visual creation tool, ChatGPT Images, has undergone a significant redesign with the release of an improved version. The GPT picture 1.5 flagship picture generation model, which powers the new tool, offers significant gains in instruction-following, editing accuracy, and creation speed. The artificial intelligence (AI) behemoth with headquarters in San Francisco said that image production and iterations are now up to four times quicker than they were previously. Interestingly, ChatGPT Images is now on level with Google’s freshly announced Nano Banana Pro thanks to these enhancements.

OpenAI unveiled and described the improved ChatGPT Images feature in a post. The organisation has improved the tool’s responsiveness to commands with this version. Whether they are developing graphics from scratch or using pre-existing photos, users can specify what they want, and the tool will produce outcomes that more closely fit those directions. Additionally, the accuracy helps with editing activities where undesirable modifications can now be minimised.

Speed is one of the most significant enhancements with the new ChatGPT Images. The revised model, according to OpenAI, can produce and modify images up to four times more quickly than before. When users are refining a photo edit or testing several versions of a design, for example, this can be very important because shorter wait times result in a more effective experience.

These features are underpinned by a new flagship picture generating model that takes the place of earlier image generation bases. According to OpenAI, it can now consistently maintain more abstract characteristics like lighting, composition, and people’s look throughout repeated revisions, and it can also more accurately follow user intent while making edits.

A separate Images interface has also been added by OpenAI to ChatGPT. This gives users a more defined area to experiment with visual concepts and keeps picture creation apart from standard discussion. The area is accessible through the app’s and website’s sidebar. Instead of typing lengthy and extremely comprehensive commands, users simply tap a variety of preset filters, upload an image, and alter it in that style. The area serves as a zone for inspiration, according to the company.

All users worldwide, including those on the free tier, are now able to access ChatGPT Images. By using GPT Image 1.5 in the application programming interface (API), developers may also choose the AI model. Interestingly, a custom GPT will be offered for the older version of the picture tool.

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The Essential Elements of ChatGPT Pictures (GPT Image 1.5)

  • The speed of creating and editing images is four times greater than the normal one.
  • While maintaining aspects like lighting, composition, and facial consistency, the model can make specific adjustments, such as adding or removing things.
  • It is more accurate when handling lengthy information, infographics, and different text sizes.
  • Quick-start templates, presets, and carefully chosen style settings are now available in ChatGPT’s “Images” tab.

The comparison between ChatGPT Images (GPT Image 1.5) and Google Nano Banana Pro

With less expensive prices than earlier iterations, ChatGPT Images is being made available to all users worldwide, including the API.

Google Ads, Workspace (Google Slides and Vids), and the Gemini app all incorporate Nano Banana Pro. It can be obtained through Google AI Pro/Ultra memberships or for free with usage restrictions.

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