OpenAI has added GIF generation to ChatGPT with the Images 2.6 model

OpenAI has integrated an animated GIF creation feature into ChatGPT. The new capability is powered by the Images 2.6 generative model.

The tool allows users to generate animations from both text prompts and uploaded photos. Users can adjust playback speed and edit individual frames of the resulting clips.

The model's architecture ensures high image consistency between frames. This allows for the preservation of character and object recognition throughout the animation, utilizing a classic frame-by-frame drawing style approach.

According to the developers, the service's total user base generates over four billion images weekly. The update expands the interface's multimedia capabilities for everyday tasks.