Model Details
Where is GPT Image 1 a perfect fit?
- Generating images from text prompts (ads, creatives, illustrations)
- Editing images with instructions (inpainting, variations, style changes)
- Creating UI mockups, concept art, and design assets
- Batch image generation pipelines for content platforms
- Personalised visuals (avatars, thumbnails, branding assets)
- Rapid prototyping of visual ideas without manual design tools
Quick Model Estimate
Your GPT Image 1 Cost Estimate
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for 1000 input + 1000 output tokens
Cost Breakdown
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 OpenAI | Image | Standard | $10.0000 | $40.0000 | $2.5000 | N/A | → |
| OpenAI | Image | Batch | $5.0000 | $20.0000 | $1.2500 | N/A | → |
| OpenAI | Text | Standard | $5.0000 | N/A | $1.2500 | N/A | → |
| OpenAI | Text | Batch | $2.5000 | N/A | $0.6300 | N/A | → |
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FAQs about GPT Image 1
How much does GPT Image 1 cost per 1M tokens?
GPT Image 1 costs between $2.50 and $10.00 per million input tokens, and between $20.00 and $40.00 per million output tokens. The range covers Standard and Batch pricing.
What does a typical workload cost with GPT Image 1?
1,000 requests of 2,000 input and 500 output tokens each — 2,000,000 input and 500,000 output tokens in total — costs $15.00 with GPT Image 1 at its lowest rates. Use the calculator on this page for your own volumes.
Where can I use GPT Image 1?
GPT Image 1 is available through OpenAI, from $2.50 per million input tokens.
Is there cheaper GPT Image 1 pricing than the standard rate?
Yes. Batch pricing for GPT Image 1 starts at $2.50 per million input tokens against $5.00 on the standard tier, about 50% lower.
Is GPT Image 1 still available?
GPT Image 1 is a legacy model and is scheduled for retirement on 23 October 2026. The replacement is GPT Image 2.