OpenAI Unveils GPT-Image 1.5: A Dedicated Creative Workspace with 4x Faster Generation

On December 16, 2025, OpenAI introduced a transformative update to ChatGPT’s visual ecosystem with the launch of GPT-Image 1.5. This release introduces a dedicated workspace and a specialized model designed to redefine how users create, edit, and interact with images within ChatGPT.

A Dedicated Workspace for Visual Design

The most significant change is the move away from a strictly text-based interface for creative tasks. ChatGPT now features a dedicated image space accessible via the sidebar, creating a focused environment for visual workflows.

• Creative Interface: Users can now browse trending designs, pre-set styles, and tailored tools directly within this new section, eliminating the need for long, descriptive text loops.
• Precision Editing Tools: A new toolbar allows for granular edits to generated images. Users can add specific objects, change clothing styles, remove background distractions, or merge multiple images—all while maintaining the visual consistency of the original scene.

GPT-Image 1.5: Speed and Fidelity

The new model, GPT-Image 1.5, is powered by GPT-5.2, delivering performance leaps across several key metrics:

• 4x Faster Generation: Image creation is now four times faster than previous versions, providing near-instant results.
• Enhanced Instruction Following: The model demonstrates superior adherence to complex prompts. It is significantly better at maintaining context—such as lighting, facial features, and composition—when making iterative edits to an existing image.
• High-Fidelity Text Rendering: Addressing a long-standing challenge in AI art, GPT-Image 1.5 renders clear, accurate, and legible text within images.

Global Availability and API Access

The new model and dedicated workspace are rolling out globally to the entire ChatGPT user base:

• Consumers: Available to both Free and Paid (Plus, Team, Enterprise) users via the web and mobile applications.
• Developers: The model is available through the OpenAI API as gpt-image-1.5, allowing for integration into third-party creative applications.

This release positions ChatGPT as a primary competitor to specialized design AI tools and Google's latest image models by streamlining the creative process from prompt to final edit.