Pricing Updated: April 2026

GPT Image 2 Pricing: Simple, one-time credit packs

No subscriptions. Buy credits once, use them anytime. Credits never expire.

One-time purchaseCommercial use includedPriority queue on Standard/Pro

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1. Pricing

Simple, one-time pricing

No subscriptions. Buy credits once, use them anytime. Credits never expire.

Starter

$9.9
400 credits • one-time
  • 200 image generations
  • All styles and resolutions
  • Commercial use included
  • Credits never expire

Standard

$29.9
1,250 credits • one-time
  • 625 image generations
  • All styles and resolutions
  • Commercial use included
  • Credits never expire
  • Priority generation queue
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Pro

$49.9
2,100 credits • one-time
  • 1050 image generations
  • All styles and resolutions
  • Commercial use included
  • Credits never expire
  • Priority generation queue
2. Cost

What does each image actually cost?

Credits scale with quality. Medium quality fits exploration; High quality is for final deliverables.

MetricValueNotes
High quality · per image$0.02410 credits on Pro plan ($49.9 / 2,100 cr)
Medium quality · per image$0.0482 credits on Pro plan ($49.9 / 2,100 cr)
Vs. traditional photography97% lessStudio product shoot averages $50–$150/image
Vs. freelance design~90% lessAd creative from a designer ~$50–$200/piece

Free plan available — no credit card required. Standard quality images at no cost to start, with limited daily usage.

3. Plan comparison

Feature breakdown by plan

See exactly what's included at each tier before you buy.

FeatureStarterStandardPro
Credits4001,2502,100
Images (High quality)2006251,050
Price per image (High)$0.049$0.048$0.024
4K resolution output✓✓✓
Natural-language editing✓✓✓
Commercial use license✓✓✓
Watermark-free PNG export✓✓✓
Priority generation queue—✓✓
API access——✓
Automated image pipelines——✓
4. Credits

How credits work

Credits are the currency of GPT Image 2. Each generation deducts based on quality mode selected.

ActionCreditsDescription
High quality generation10Native 2K output, optional 4K upscaling. Best for final deliverables, client work, ads, and print assets.
Medium quality generation2Lower resolution, faster generation. Best for testing prompts, iterating on ideas, and concept exploration.
Image editing (inpaint / outpaint)10Background replacement, object removal, and outpainting all use standard High credit pricing.
Free plan0Limited daily generations at standard resolution. No credit card required. Personal use only.

Important: Credits never expire after purchase. There are no monthly resets, no hidden fees, and no auto-renewals.

5. Use cases

Which plan fits your workflow?

Match your usage pattern to the right plan before buying.

E-commerce product photography

Replace studio shoots for product listings. Generate 4K images across backgrounds and lighting setups. 200+ SKUs handled in a single session.

Recommended plan: Pro
Marketing & ad creative

12+ ad variations per week, same-day delivery. Type the headline into the prompt — text renders correctly every time.

Recommended plan: Standard or Pro
Book illustration & character work

Consistent character across 28+ scenes. Children's books, comics, brand mascots — no re-uploading reference images each time.

Recommended plan: Starter or Standard
Developer API pipelines

Auto-generate thousands of images per week via API. Real estate, SaaS product listings, catalog automation — no human in the loop.

Recommended plan: Pro (API access required)
6. ROI

Return on investment

Estimated savings vs. traditional production costs across common workflows.

Savings scenarios
ScenarioEstimated savingCalculation detail
Product photography (200 shots)Save ~$9,800Studio cost ~$100/image vs. $0.24/image on Pro. 200 images = $48 vs. ~$10,000.
Ad creative (12/week × 4 weeks)Save ~$5,700Designer at $120/asset × 48 assets = $5,760. GPT Image 2: ~$11.52 on Pro.
Children's book (28 scenes)Save ~$2,800Illustrator at $100–$150/scene × 28 = ~$3,500. GPT Image 2: ~$6.72 on Pro.
Cost per image — comparison
MethodCost per image
GPT Image 2 (Pro, High quality)$0.024
Midjourney Pro~$0.40
Studio photography~$100
Freelance designer~$120

GPT Image 2 on the Pro plan is approximately 97% cheaper than traditional product photography and 94% cheaper than Midjourney Pro per generated image.

Pricing — Common Questions

Credits & plans

How much does GPT Image 2 cost?
GPT Image 2 offers three one-time credit plans: Starter at $9.9 (400 credits), Standard at $29.9 (1,250 credits), and Pro at $49.9 (2,100 credits). There are no subscriptions. Credits never expire.
Is there a free plan for GPT Image 2?
Yes. GPT Image 2 offers a free plan with limited daily generations at standard resolution. No credit card is required to start. The free plan is for personal, non-commercial use only.
Do GPT Image 2 credits expire?
No. Credits purchased on any plan never expire. There are no monthly resets, no hidden fees, and no auto-renewals.
Can I use GPT Image 2 images commercially?
Yes. All paid plans (Starter, Standard, and Pro) include a full commercial use license. You can use generated images in client work, ad campaigns, product packaging, and for resale. The free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
How many images can I generate per credit?
High quality image generation costs 10 credits per image. Medium quality generation costs 2 credits per image. On the Pro plan ($49.9 / 2,100 credits), this works out to approximately $0.024 per high-quality image.
Which plan includes API access?
API access is included exclusively in the Pro plan ($49.9). It allows developers to integrate GPT Image 2 into automated image generation pipelines without any additional fee.

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