Fast concept loops
Use Flare when you need several directions, compositions, or campaign sketches quickly.
Model decision guide
GPT Image 2.5 Flare vs Sunburst
Compare GPT Image 2.5 Flare and Sunburst by speed, editing precision, quality controls, and workflow. Then test either model in the same generator.
Flare for fast iterationSunburst for precise editingSame official token rates
Open the workflow
Sign in is required before generation. The selected model and credit cost stay visible.
Workflow example
A controlled side-by-side image workflow for comparing Flare and Sunburst
Controls that match the task
Only the inputs that affect this workflow are shown.
Clear before you run
Model, availability, limits, and paid cost stay visible.
A usable result
Preview the output, then download or continue editing.
Verified workflow
Use the model, not a mock demo
The workspace submits to the named GPT Image 2.5 endpoint. It does not silently replace your selection with another model.
Decision
Flare
Sunburst
Official position
Fastest everyday model
Most capable; precise edits
Use first for
Concepts and variations
Reference-led revisions
Quality controls
low to max + auto
low to max + auto
Official token rates
Same current rate card
Same current rate card
Step 01
Configure the input
GPT Image 2.5 Flare
Official provider identity
142/32,000
This page always submits to GPT Image 2.5 Flare. It never substitutes another model. Availability and billing are verified by the server before a task starts.
Step 02
Review the result
Example · site-owned workflow illustration
High-detail campaign concepts. This illustration is not presented as a live output from this model.
Recipe: A refined launch campaign key visual with controlled typography-safe negative space.
mode: generate · ratio: 16:9 · quality: high
Verified against primary sources
Positioning, inputs, quality tiers, endpoints, and prices were checked against the official model pages.
Designed around the result
Choose the model around the cost of a wrong result
Flare is the faster everyday option. Sunburst is the more capable option when editing precision matters most. Use the same brief and references when comparing them.
Careful revisions
Use Sunburst when a reference image, product detail, or localized edit must survive the change.
A fair comparison
Lock the prompt, references, shape, and quality tier before judging output differences.
A predictable workflow
From input to finished file
Each stage answers a practical question before the next action is available, so you can spot a wrong input before spending time or credits.
- STEP 1
Write one acceptance brief
Describe the subject, composition, text, and details that must remain unchanged.
- STEP 2
Run Flare first
Use the faster model to establish a viable direction and expose weaknesses in the brief.
- STEP 3
Repeat with Sunburst
Keep the input stable and compare adherence, small details, and edit precision.
- STEP 4
Choose by failure cost
Prefer speed for exploration and precision when another revision would cost more than the slower run.
Get a cleaner first result
Compare at the same quality setting.
Use identical reference images and ordering.
Judge text and product geometry at full size.
Record which model wins for each repeatable task.
Practical answers
Questions before you start
What is the main difference between Flare and Sunburst?+
OpenAI describes Flare as its fastest model for high-quality everyday image generation and Sunburst as its most capable model, especially where editing precision matters.
Is Flare cheaper than Sunburst in the official API?+
The current official model pages list the same per-token rates for both. Real task cost still depends on token use and selected quality.
Do both models support image editing?+
Yes. Both accept text and image inputs and support image generation and image editing endpoints.
Which model should I use for product edits?+
Start with Sunburst when preservation and editing precision are the priority. Flare is useful for faster visual exploration.
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Useful next steps
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