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GPT-Image-2 Adds Transparent Background Image Generation
OpenAI introduced transparent background image generation in the GPT-Image-2 API preview. Users soon noticed ChatGPT behavior changes, suggesting the underlying model had quietly switched to GPT Image 2.
2026-08-21 ~ 2026-08-21 · 2 episodes · 6 posts
Episode 1 · OpenAI Adds Transparent Background Generation to GPT-Image-2 API (2026-08-21, 4 posts)
OpenAI has launched a preview feature in the GPT-Image-2 API that generates images with transparent backgrounds. Developers can now create reusable assets for products, design, websites, games and marketing without post-processing.
- OpenAI API adds transparent background generation to GPT-Image-2 — OpenAIDevs · 2026-08-21
- OpenAI GPT-Image-2 API Adds Transparent Background Generation in Preview — jxnlco · 2026-08-21
- OpenAI adds transparent background generation to DALL-E 3 API — athyuttamre · 2026-08-21
- OpenAI API adds transparent background generation to GPT-Image-2 — romainhuet · 2026-08-21
Episode 2 · Users Spot ChatGPT Quietly Upgrading to GPT Image 2 (2026-08-21, 2 posts)
Users have noticed that ChatGPT now generates transparent-background images differently, suggesting the underlying model may have switched from GPT Image 1.5 to GPT Image 2. OpenAI has not officially announced the change.
- User Spots ChatGPT Possibly Using GPT Image 2 for Transparent Backgrounds — Angaisb_ · 2026-08-21
- ChatGPT likely upgraded to GPT Image 2 for transparency support — Angaisb_ · 2026-08-21