ChatGPT Image 2 Guide - OpenAI's Image Model on magicdoor.ai
Last updated: July 1, 2026.
ChatGPT Image 2 is the current OpenAI image model available on magicdoor.ai. It costs $0.15 per image, supports image editing, and can use up to 4 input images for an edit.
Use it when you want the OpenAI image workflow, strong prompt following, or editing with multiple reference images. Use a cheaper image model first when you are still exploring concepts, then switch once the direction is worth the higher per-image cost.
Full pricing details: model cost guide. For a broader choice between OpenAI and Flux image workflows, read Flux vs ChatGPT Image 2.
What ChatGPT Image 2 is good at
- complex natural-language prompts
- conversational iteration from chat
- edits that use multiple input images
- images with specific composition, color, or layout requirements
- premium OpenAI-style generation once the direction is clear
Current pricing
| Model | Cost | Editing support | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedream 5 Pro | $0.05/image | Yes | Low-cost concept exploration |
| Google Nano Banana 2 | $0.039/image | Yes | Fast generation and single-image edits |
| Flux.1 Kontext Pro | $0.04/image | Yes | Targeted edits to an existing image |
| Recraft V4 | $0.04/image | No | Design-led illustration and brand graphics |
| Flux 2 Pro | $0.05/image | Yes | Realistic generation and edits |
| Google Nano Banana Pro (2K) | $0.14/image | Yes | Higher-resolution output |
| ChatGPT Image 2 | $0.15/image | Yes, up to 4 images | Premium OpenAI image workflow |
| Recraft Upscaler | $0.006/image | Upscaling only | Final resolution boost |
The practical cost move is simple: use Seedream 5 Pro, Google Nano Banana 2, or Flux.1 Kontext Pro while you are testing directions, then switch to ChatGPT Image 2 when you need its OpenAI workflow or multi-image editing.
Supported shapes
ChatGPT Image 2 currently supports these aspect ratios on magicdoor.ai:
- 1:1
- 3:2
- 2:3
If you need a wider or taller format, start with one of the supported ratios and crop or extend later, or compare against another image model that better fits the target shape.
How to use it
- Open a chat or image workflow on magicdoor.ai.
- Choose ChatGPT Image 2 when you want the OpenAI image path, or ask a chat model for an image and let magicdoor.ai route the request.
- Describe the subject, style, composition, and any text or layout requirements.
- For edits, attach the source image or images and describe the change directly.
- If resolution is the only remaining issue, use Recraft Upscaler instead of regenerating.
You can also start from the dedicated image workspace when the job is primarily visual, or from chat when you want to write, revise, and generate in the same thread.
When to use another model instead
- Cheapest exploration: Use Google Nano Banana 2 at $0.039 per image.
- Fast general generation and editing: Use Google Nano Banana 2 at $0.039 per image.
- Targeted image edits: Use Flux.1 Kontext Pro at $0.04 per image.
- Photorealistic generation: Compare with Flux 2 Pro at $0.05 per image.
- Design-led graphics: Use Recraft V4 at $0.04 per image.
- Higher-resolution output: Try Google Nano Banana Pro (2K) at $0.14 per image.
For a broader decision guide, see the image model comparison and advanced image workflows.
Cost-aware ChatGPT Image 2 workflow
ChatGPT Image 2 is usually most useful after the rough direction is clear. A practical sequence is:
- Draft 3-5 directions with Seedream 5 Pro or Google Nano Banana 2.
- Use AI-powered prompt enhancement if the strongest prompt still feels vague.
- Move the best direction to ChatGPT Image 2 when you need OpenAI-style output or multi-image editing.
- Use targeted edits instead of repeated full regenerations.
- Upscale only after the image is approved.
That workflow keeps ChatGPT Image 2 available for the parts where it matters instead of spending $0.15 on every early experiment.
Prompting tips
- Start with the subject and purpose.
- Add style, mood, lighting, and composition only when they matter.
- Be explicit about text, logos, colors, and layout.
- For edits, say what should change and what must stay the same.
- Do cheap concept passes first, then spend on the premium model once the direction is stable.
FAQ
Can I edit images with ChatGPT Image 2 on magicdoor.ai?
Yes. ChatGPT Image 2 supports image editing on magicdoor.ai and can use up to 4 input images.
How much does ChatGPT Image 2 cost?
ChatGPT Image 2 costs $0.15 per image on magicdoor.ai.
Are there daily image caps on magicdoor.ai?
magicdoor.ai does not add subscription-style daily image caps. You pay for usage as you go.
Should I use ChatGPT Image 2 for every image?
No. It is the premium OpenAI image option. For early exploration, cheaper models such as Seedream 5 Pro, Google Nano Banana 2, Flux.1 Kontext Pro, Recraft V4, and Flux 2 Pro usually make more sense.
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