GPT Image 2.6 GIF
A short action. A steady scene. A loop with personality.
GPT Image 2.6 creates animated GIFs. The Image API accepts POST /v1/images/generations with output_format=gif. frame_count and frame_duration_ms set how many pictures are in the loop and how long each one stays on screen. GIF output is for image generation; the image edit endpoint does not create GIFs. This guide explains the controls used by this maker and how to prepare a focused animation prompt.
A still says hello. A loop waves back.
“A warm smile. A friendly wave. A little more you.”
Start with one small movement
A waving paw, a flickering candle, or steam above a cup gives the model a clear action. Describe the subject first, then the movement, background, camera, and return to the starting pose.
Try a looping prompt ↗What the settings mean
| Setting | What changes | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Pictures in the loop | How many images play before it repeats | 9 on Fast, 16 on Fine |
| Time on each picture | How long each image stays on screen | 0.2 seconds on Fast |
| Style | The visual description added to your prompt | Illustration |
Fast is 9 pictures at 0.2 seconds, about 1.8 seconds per loop. Fine uses 16 pictures at 0.1 seconds for a smoother loop, with sharper detail. Extra pictures can take longer to draw.
Use the right workflow
Text-to-GIF creates new frames from a description. The PNG converter combines images you already have. A single PNG becomes a still GIF; supply multiple frames to make it move.
Availability and limits
AI generation is available after email verification. A daily limit may apply so the service stays available. Each GIF is drawn from your description. This maker offers 2–16 pictures per loop.
Official documentation: OpenAI image generation guide — animated GIF and image prompting. Reviewed November 5, 2026.
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