ImageOpenAIv1· Released 2025-03-25

GPT Image 1

OpenAI's multimodal image generator with strong instruction following and native editing.

GPT Image 1 is OpenAI's flagship image generation model, leveraging GPT's language understanding for exceptionally strong instruction following. On Oakgen it costs about 16 credits per image (~$0.06), generates in 8–15 seconds, and supports multi-image editing with reference URLs.

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Capabilities at a glance

  • Best-in-class instruction following from GPT backbone
  • Native multi-image editing with reference URLs
  • Strong at diagrams, infographics, and structured layouts
  • 8–15 second generation
  • Mini variant available at half the cost

Specs

Starting price
$0.03 / generation
Generation time
8–15 seconds
Max resolution
2048×2048
Inputs → outputs
text, image → image

How to use GPT Image 1

  1. 1
    Write detailed instructions
    GPT Image 1 excels at following complex multi-step instructions — 'a poster with title at top, product in center, price tag bottom-right'.
  2. 2
    Use for editing with references
    Upload reference images and describe edits. GPT Image 1 can combine elements from multiple references into one output.

API access

curl -X POST https://api.oakgen.ai/v1/generate/image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OAKGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-image-1",
    "prompt": "Minimalist product photo of wireless earbuds on a marble surface"
  }'

Compared to other models

vs. flux-pro-1-1 — instruction following

GPT Image 1 follows complex multi-step instructions more reliably than FLUX Pro 1.1. FLUX wins on photorealistic portrait quality and skin texture.

License & commercial use

Licensed through OpenAI's commercial terms.

Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans. OpenAI's usage policy applies.

FAQs

How much does GPT Image 1 cost on Oakgen?
GPT Image 1 starts at $0.03 per generation on Oakgen. Most generations complete in 8–15 seconds. The $19/month Pro plan includes 5,000 credits, covering roughly 641 generations per month.
Can I use GPT Image 1 commercially?
Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans. OpenAI's usage policy applies.
What is the maximum output resolution?
GPT Image 1 supports up to 2048×2048.
Does Oakgen provide API access to GPT Image 1?
Yes. Oakgen's REST API exposes GPT Image 1 under the model slug 'gpt-image-1'. See the API snippet below for an example request.

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FLUX Pro 1.1
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Imagen 4 Ultra
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Ideogram V3
Text-to-image specialized in posters, logos, and designs with readable typography.
GPT Image 1 on Oakgen — OpenAI's Multimodal Image Generator | Oakgen.ai