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Why use GPT Image 1.5 on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT Image 1.5 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $8.00/1M input tokens. OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity.
Compare GPT Image 1.5 across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install openaiexport OPENAI_API_KEY=...import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(gpt-image-1.5Request example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-image-1.5",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Gotchas
- Use the model slug directly, e.g. "gpt-4o" or "gpt-4.1-mini".
- The examples expect OPENAI_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare GPT Image 1.5 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | $8.00 | $32.00 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $5.00 | $32.00 |
| fal API | — | — |
Pricing
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1024x1024 image | Low $0.009 / Medium $0.034 / High $0.133 |
| Portrait / landscape image | Low $0.013 / Medium $0.050 / High $0.200 |
| Input tokens | $8.00 |
| Output tokens | $32.00 |
Capabilities
About GPT Image 1.5
GPT Image 1.5 is OpenAI's improved image generation model, released December 16, 2025. Delivers 4× faster generation than GPT Image 1, improved text rendering, precise logo and face preservation, and better instruction following. Approximately 20% cheaper than GPT Image 1 with per-image pricing at $0.009/$0.034/$0.133 for 1024×1024 (low/medium/high). Became the default for ChatGPT Images on release. Supports landscape (1536×1024) and portrait (1024×1536) orientations.