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    Generate images with GPT Image 2

    OpenAI's reference-first image model — with actually-readable text

    GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's flagship image model, best-in-class at two things: readable text baked into the image (posters, ads, signage) and reference-driven composition (drop a character or product photo, get it into the scene). On Singular Lab it runs via the standard OpenAI API — no ChatGPT Pro subscription — on the same credit balance as every other image model. Up to 16 reference images per generation.

    What GPT Image 2 is best at

    Legible in-image text — posters, product mock-ups, ads read correctly

    Up to 16 reference images: characters, products, styles, brand elements

    Follows layout / composition instructions literally (great for structured mock-ups)

    Consistent brand colours and typography when a reference is provided

    Square, portrait, landscape output; 1024×1024, 1024×1536, 1536×1024

    Fast enough for iteration — most generations in under 20 seconds

    Who's using GPT Image 2 on Singular Lab

    • Marketing teams making poster/ad mock-ups where the text must be readable
    • Product photographers replacing shoots — reference the product, prompt the scene
    • Brand designers pre-vising campaigns across colour palettes and typographies
    • Anyone tired of paying separately for Midjourney + FLUX + a text-fixing pass

    FAQ

    Do I need a ChatGPT Pro subscription for GPT Image 2?

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    No. Singular Lab uses the OpenAI API directly. You pay only per generation in Singular Lab credits, no separate ChatGPT tier required.

    How many reference images can I upload to GPT Image 2?

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    Up to 16 per generation. Any mix of character, product, style, brand-mark, or scene references — GPT Image 2 blends their identity into the result.

    Is GPT Image 2 good for posters and signage with text?

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    Yes — it's the model to pick when the text HAS to read correctly. Where other models often garble typography, GPT Image 2 renders words legibly across sizes and fonts.

    GPT Image 2 vs Midjourney vs FLUX — which one?

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    GPT Image 2 wins on legible text and reference fidelity. Midjourney wins on stylized artistic look. FLUX wins on speed and unrestricted anatomy. All three are one click away in the Singular Lab model selector — same credit balance.

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