ChatGPT Adds Native Animated GIF Generation via Images 2.6
November 4, 2026
OpenAI integrated native GIF creation into ChatGPT, utilizing the new Images 2.6 model. Users can generate GIFs from prompts or photos and perform granular edits like adjusting animation speed or individual frames.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderThe multimodal capabilities of the Images 2.6 model expand the range of assets you can programmatically request.
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designerYou can now generate and iterate on short-form looping animations directly within a chat interface.