GPT Image 2.6 GIF and SVG output via API

cURL

# SVG: text-to-image only, n = 1, flat $0.0315
curl -X POST https://api.apimodels.app/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIMODELS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "model": "gpt-image-2.6-flare", "prompt": "a flat two-color icon of a coffee cup with steam", "output_format": "svg" }'

# Animated GIF: 12 frames, 120 ms each, green screen keyed out to transparent
curl -X POST https://api.apimodels.app/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIMODELS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "model": "gpt-image-2.6-flare", "prompt": "a cartoon cat waving, solid #00FF00 background, loopable", "aspect_ratio": "1:1", "resolution": "1K", "output_format": "gif", "frame_count": 12, "frame_duration_ms": 120 }'

# Both return { "data": { "taskId": "..." } }; poll GET /v1/images/generations?task_id=...

Python

import os, time, requests

B = "https://api.apimodels.app/v1"
H = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['APIMODELS_API_KEY']}"}

r = requests.post(f"{B}/images/generations", headers=H, json={
    "model": "gpt-image-2.6-flare",
    "prompt": "a cartoon cat waving, solid #00FF00 background, loopable",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1", "resolution": "1K",
    "output_format": "gif", "frame_count": 12, "frame_duration_ms": 120,
})
task_id = r.json()["data"]["taskId"]

while True:
    d = requests.get(f"{B}/images/generations", headers=H, params={"task_id": task_id}).json()["data"]
    if d["state"] in ("completed", "failed"):
        print(d.get("resultUrls") or d.get("failMsg"), d.get("credits")); break
    time.sleep(3)

Can the OpenAI SDK return a GIF?

Use a plain HTTP request for GIF and SVG. The SDK's images.generate with a size takes the one-call path, which is for ordinary PNG, JPEG and WebP images; GIF, SVG, masks and markup-guided edits go through the task endpoint, where you create a task and poll for the result.

How many frames can one GIF have?

Two to sixteen, nine by default. Asking for more returns an error; the "2 to 64 frames" figure still quoted online is out of date.

Can I turn a PNG logo into an SVG?

No. SVG output is text-to-image only and takes no reference image, so it draws a new vector from your prompt rather than tracing an existing file. Describe the logo in words, or use a dedicated vectorizer for tracing.

Flare or Sunburst for GIFs?

Both support GIF and SVG at the same prices. Flare is the default, faster tier and the one to build a pipeline on; Sunburst spends more time per image for finer detail, which matters more on stills than on small GIF frames.

Can GPT Image 2 or 2.5 make GIFs?

No. GIF and SVG output are new in GPT Image 2.6. GPT Image 2 is also retired by OpenAI on February 10, 2027, with 2.6 named as its replacement.