# GPT Image 2.6 > GPT Image 2.6 is a browser service for generating and editing images with Flare and Sunburst. Creating images requires an account and credits. gptimage-26.com is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI. GPT Image is a trademark of OpenAI. ## What this site is GPT Image 2.6 is a browser service for generating and editing images with Flare and Sunburst. Creating images requires an account and credits. ## Key facts - The model identifier is gpt-image-2.6. Select variant flare or sunburst for each image. - Adding reference images switches to editing. Up to 16 reference images are supported. - The supported resolutions are 1K, 2K and 4K; quality settings are low, medium, high, xhigh and max. - Flare and Sunburst cost the same credits for identical quality, resolution and reference-image count. - The credit table uses getGptImage26Credits() as its source of truth. - An API request uses model: "gpt-image-2.6" and variant: "flare" or "sunburst". - Logo: https://gptimage-26.com/logo.webp - Support: support@gptimage-26.com ## Product - [Generator and examples](https://gptimage-26.com/) - [Image studio](https://gptimage-26.com/dashboard/home): Account and credits required to generate - [Pricing](https://gptimage-26.com/pricing) - [API documentation](https://gptimage-26.com/docs) - [API keys](https://gptimage-26.com/dashboard/api-keys): Sign-in required ## Company and policies - [About and contact](https://gptimage-26.com/about) - [Terms](https://gptimage-26.com/terms) - [Privacy](https://gptimage-26.com/privacy) - [Refunds](https://gptimage-26.com/refund) ## Pricing Plan prices and available credit packs are shown on the pricing page. - The default medium-quality 1K image costs 15 credits with either variant. - Quality, resolution and reference-image count determine the image cost. Composition planning does not change the cost. - [Pricing](https://gptimage-26.com/pricing) ## Frequently asked questions ### What can I create? Generate images from a prompt or edit existing photos using reference images. ### Which version should I choose? Flare prioritizes quick iteration. Sunburst prioritizes detail and consistency across edits. ### Do I need an OpenAI account? No. Use an account on gptimage-26.com. ### How do credits work? A medium-quality 1K text-to-image request costs 15 credits. Check pricing before each generation. ### What happens if generation fails? Credits charged for a failed generation are refunded automatically. ### Can I use the API? Create an API key under Developers and follow the API documentation. Use model gpt-image-2.6. Languages: English has no URL prefix. Other locales use `/zh`, `/ru`, `/de`, `/fr`, `/ja`, `/ko`, `/es`, `/pt`, `/tr`.