GPT Image 2 Rollout Status — April 2026
Current rollout status of GPT Image 2 across ChatGPT plans, the OpenAI API, and third-party integrations. Last reviewed April 2026.
GPT Image 2 (model ID gpt-image-1) was announced by OpenAI in April 2025 and has been rolling out progressively since then. As of April 2026 it is broadly available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise subscribers, and to qualifying API users. Free-tier access and feature parity across all surfaces continues to expand; specific timelines are not committed by OpenAI in advance. This page reflects publicly known status as of its last-updated date.
Key Points
- ChatGPT Plus / Pro / Team / Enterprise: GPT Image 2 image generation is available as of April 2026, subject to per-plan usage limits.
- ChatGPT Free tier: access has been expanding; availability and limits for free users are set by OpenAI and may differ from paid tiers.
- OpenAI API (gpt-image-1): broadly available to qualifying API usage tiers as of April 2026.
- Third-party integrations: availability depends on each platform's own integration timeline and is independent of OpenAI's direct rollout.
- Enterprise / custom-deployment status: governed by individual agreements with OpenAI.
- Rollout can pause or be gated during high-demand periods; OpenAI has not published a fixed completion date for any rollout phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did GPT Image 2 launch?
OpenAI announced GPT Image 2 in April 2025. General availability to ChatGPT paid subscribers followed shortly after the announcement. API access opened to qualifying users during the same period.
Is GPT Image 2 available to ChatGPT Free users?
As of April 2026, OpenAI has been expanding access to free users, but free-tier availability may come with usage caps or quality restrictions. Check the ChatGPT interface directly for your account's current access level.
Why can't I see GPT Image 2 in my ChatGPT account?
Possible reasons include: your account is on a plan that does not yet have access, you are in a region with restricted availability, or a temporary access limit is in effect. Signing in to chat.openai.com and checking available models is the most reliable way to confirm.
How do I stay updated on rollout changes?
OpenAI announces major changes on their blog (openai.com/blog) and via in-app notifications. You can also subscribe to updates on this site for curated summaries of access and pricing changes.