GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Dense text, complex layouts and precise edits that keep the rest of your picture consistent.
From $0.062 an image on paid plans.
1K · 2K · 4KOutput
Low · Medium · High · Extra High · MaxQuality tiers
Up to 16, freeReference images
Standard · TransparentBackgrounds
PNG · JPEG · WebPFormats
Workshop · Design Studio · API · MCPAccess
Professional images for every use case
Labeled diagrams.
Create diagrams that combine detailed objects, short labels and clearly specified relationships.
Product photo edits.
Change a background or product detail while keeping the rest of the reference picture consistent.
Consistent character series.
Carry an original adult character through a series of edits while retaining defining visual details.
Transparent product cut-outs.
Generate isolated products, stickers or logo concepts with transparent backgrounds, or create cut-outs from existing images.Dense text and complex layouts
Describe the wording, hierarchy and arrangement your image needs, including labels and relationships between objects. Sunburst is designed for detailed compositions where those requirements matter, from editorial layouts to labeled diagrams.
Planning matched to the task
The new Planning setting controls how much the model plans before rendering, separately from output quality. High is the default for dense text, complex layouts and object relationships; Medium and Low plan less and run faster for focused edits.
Precise edits guided by your marks
In the BudgetPixel Image Workshop, select Mark on a reference picture and draw circles, arrows or scribbles where you want a change. Describe the edit in your prompt; the model applies it where marked and removes the marks. Sunburst also keeps the picture consistent across successive edits.
Reference-led images and transparent assets
Combine up to 16 reference images to guide a composition, or cast a saved character with an @handle. Generate transparent cut-outs directly from a prompt or through an edit. Choose PNG or WebP when you need transparency.
How it works
1
Describe your requirements
Open the Image Workshop with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst selected and describe your subject, layout and exact wording. Add up to 16 reference images if needed, or use an @handle to cast a saved character.
2
Set Planning, quality and size
Start with the defaults: High Planning and Medium quality. Keep High Planning for dense text or complex layouts, or choose Medium or Low for faster focused edits. Pick your output shape and size, then choose PNG or WebP if you need a transparent background.
3
Generate and refine
Generate the picture and inspect its text, layout and details. To make a targeted revision, select Mark on the reference, draw your guide and describe only the requested change; the model removes the marks from the result. Continue editing from the picture to keep the series consistent.
Prompts to try
Vintage botanical plate of a pomegranate branch: the fruit in cross-section, a flower, a leaf and a seed, thin leader lines to small serif labels 'Aril', 'Seed', 'Rind', 'Flower', 'Leaf', title 'PUNICA GRANATUM', aged cream paper.
Every label where it belongs
Clean vertical infographic titled 'How Tea Is Made' with five numbered steps (Pluck, Wither, Roll, Oxidize, Dry), a small flat illustration and a one-line caption for each, cream background.
Dense layouts stay organized
Studio product photo of a matte glass serum bottle with a printed label that reads 'NIGHT REPAIR' and 'Bakuchiol 1%' in small type, on travertine, soft window light, 85mm.
Small print stays legible
Change only the season from summer to deep winter: snow on the roof and the trees. Keep the house, the fence, the camera angle and the light exactly the same.
Edits that leave the rest alone
Pricing for GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Runs on credits — no per-model surcharges, no surprise billing.
120credits
per generation
120 credits per image
Show pricing details▾
ResolutionCredits
- 1Kdefault120/ generation
- 2K120/ generation
- 4K120/ generation
Credits work across every plan. See /pricing for credit packages.
Use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst via the API
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is available through the BudgetPixel developer API — the same model the studio runs, supporting text-to-image, and image editing / references. Pricing is metered in credits (120 credits per image), charged only on success, with an API key available on Premium plans and above.
curl -X POST https://api.budgetpixel.com/v1/images/gpt-image-2.6-sunburst \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $BUDGETPIXEL_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt": "your prompt here"}'No code? Use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst from Claude or Cursor
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is also available through the BudgetPixel MCP server. Connect your account to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-enabled agent and generate with GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst by asking in plain language — same credits, same pricing, no code required.
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst at a glance
- Precise, consistent edits
- Dense text and complex layouts
- Planning setting: low, medium or high
- Transparent backgrounds
- Up to 16 reference images
- 1K / 2K / 4K output at one price
- Five quality tiers: low to max
Frequently asked questions
What is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?▾
GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is OpenAI's detailed text-to-image and image-editing model, released on November 4, 2026. It is designed for demanding visual work and consistency across editing rounds. The previous generation is GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst at /models/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst.
How much does GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst cost on BudgetPixel?▾
BudgetPixel charges per output image: Low costs 70 credits, Medium costs 120 credits and is the default, High costs 175 credits, Extra High (xhigh) costs 340 credits, and Max costs 675 credits. These prices are the same at every output size, and up to 16 reference images are free. Changing Planning does not change the price. The fast sibling, GPT Image 2.6 Flare at /models/gpt-image-2.6-flare, uses the same prices.
What does the Planning setting do?▾
Planning controls how much the model plans before rendering, independently of quality. High is the default and suits dense text, complex layouts and relationships between objects. Medium and Low plan less and run faster for focused edits, such as changing a background or a sign.
Does GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst work well for text and labeled diagrams?▾
Dense text, complex layouts and labeled diagrams are central use cases for this model. Quote the exact wording in your prompt, describe where each label belongs and use High Planning for demanding arrangements. Inspect spelling, label placement and diagram relationships before publishing.
Can I combine reference images and reuse saved characters?▾
Yes, you can combine up to 16 reference images in one request. Explain what each reference should contribute, such as an object's shape, a layout or a material detail. You can also cast a saved character by including its @handle in your prompt.
How do markup-guided edits work in the Image Workshop?▾
Select Mark on a reference picture and add circles, arrows or scribbles around the area you want to change. Describe the requested change and the details to preserve. The model uses the marks to guide the edit and removes them from the finished picture.
What sizes and aspect ratios are available?▾
Square 1:1 output is available at 1K (1024x1024) or 2K (2048x2048). Landscape 16:9 supports 2K (2048x1152) and 4K (3840x2160), while portrait 9:16 supports 1152x2048 and 2160x3840. The 3:2 and 2:3 presets use 1536x1024 and 1024x1536 respectively, and 4:3 and 3:4 each have one fixed size. Auto lets the model choose, while an edit keeps the reference picture's shape.
Can GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst create transparent backgrounds?▾
Yes, you can request a transparent cut-out from a prompt or an edit, including a sticker, logo concept or product. Choose PNG or WebP to retain transparency. PNG, JPEG and WebP are available for opaque output.
Where can creators and developers use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst?▾
Creators can use it in BudgetPixel's Image Workshop and Design Studio. Developers can access the model through the Developer API with POST /v1/images/gpt-image-2.6-sunburst, or through the MCP server.
Can I use generated images commercially?▾
Check BudgetPixel's terms and OpenAI's applicable terms before using an image commercially. Make sure you have permission to use all reference images and review the output for third-party rights and suitability. Commercial use remains subject to applicable terms and content policies.
Does GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst have an API?▾
Yes — GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is available through the BudgetPixel developer API via the `POST /v1/images/gpt-image-2.6-sunburst` endpoint, supporting text-to-image, and image editing / references. Generate an API key from the developer console (available on Premium plans and above) and see the full reference at docs.budgetpixel.com.
How much does the GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst API cost?▾
API usage is billed in credits from the same balance your plan includes, at the standard metered rate: 120 credits per image. Failed generations are never charged. You can estimate any request's exact cost with POST /v1/cost before running it.
Can I use GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst with Claude or other AI agents (MCP)?▾
Yes — GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst is exposed through the BudgetPixel MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent can generate with it from a plain-language request. Connect your account at budgetpixel.com/mcp; generations use the same credit balance and pricing as the web studio and the API.
