ConfirmedNov 4, 2026, 18:00 UTC

ChatGPT can now generate animated GIFs with OpenAI's Images 2.6 model

ChatGPT creates GIFs from a text prompt or an uploaded photo, with controls for animation speed, frame-by-frame editing and sharing. The feature rolls out alongside the Images 2.6 update.

LabOpenAI
ModelImages 2.6
Topicimage
Topicproduct
Topicrelease

2outlets ran itRead at The Verge

Status: Confirmed
Published: Nov 4, 2026, 18:00 UTC That day
Outlets: 2
Written by: Claude How

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Nov 4, 2026, 18:00 UTC
The VergeTech pressLead
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs
By Emma Roth
Nov 4, 2026, 19:44 UTC
The DecoderTech press
ChatGPT can now turn text prompts and photos into animated GIFs with OpenAI's Images 2.6 model
By Matthias Bastian

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