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In 2024, if you asked an AI model to create a specific restaurant menu, you would receive a piece of paper with a few dishes written on it. The text doesn't exist in reality; the AI models of that era simply couldn't accurately process text embedded in an image.
Now, in 2026, when you ask ChatGPT Images 2.0 to create the same menu, the result is completely different. You get a professional menu, with correctly spelled dish names, clean formatting, and such high quality that restaurant staff can print it out and use it immediately without any editing.
This is no longer a minor upgrade. ChatGPT Images 2.0 represents a leap forward in AI image creation capabilities – from an "experimental tool" to a "real-world production tool".
Instructions for using ChatGPT Images 2.0
Step 1: Access the tool
Starting this week, all ChatGPT and Codex users will have access to ChatGPT Images 2.0. If you are a paid user (ChatGPT Pro or Teams), you will receive more advanced features than free users.
Simply:
- Visit chat.openai.com
- Select the ChatGPT Images 2.0 model from the dropdown.
- Start entering your image creation request.
Step 2: Write a prompt for ChatGPT Images 2.0
The biggest difference is that ChatGPT Images 2.0 requires more specific and detailed prompts compared to the old DALL-E 3. The method for requesting image creation remains the same: you enter the prompt and select the request icon for ChatGPT to create the image for you.
❌ Weak Prompt: "Design a technology company logo with a predominantly blue color scheme, blended with white and yellow."
✅ Prompt Mạnh: "Technology company logo, minimalist design, only the word 'NEXUS' in Royal Blue (RGB: 65, 105, 225), bold sans-serif font, white background, 1000x1000px size, modern style, no icons or additional graphics."
Why? Because Images 2.0 has "thinking capabilities"—it actually reads and understands your prompt and thinks about how to implement it before starting the work.
The more detailed your prompt is, the more detailed the resulting images generated by ChatGPT's Images 2.0 will be.
Alternatively, you can create infographics for your products, specifying the background, the layout of product information boxes, an 8-bit graphic style, or a style inspired by a particular game. there are many graphic styles you can request ChatGPT to create.
If you want to control the product images uploaded along with the specifications, select "Upload attached images".
Step 3: Utilize the "Thinking" feature.
This is the newest and most powerful feature. Images 2.0 can:
- Search for additional information on the web to better understand the context.
- Create multiple versions from a single prompt, allowing you to choose the best one.
- I will check the quality of the image I create before sending it to you.
Example usage: If the request is "Create a poster advertising a new phone product launching in Q2 2026", Images 2.0 will:
- Discover design trends for 2026
- Create 3–4 different versions of the poster.
- Check if the text, logo, and images are correct.
- Return the best version
However, you should also double-check a number of details to ensure they are accurate, or if you want to be absolutely sure, add more information and upload images as shown above.
Step 4: Flexible sizes and formats
One new feature is Images 2.0, which can create marketing assets in various sizes within a single request.
Example: "Create advertising banners with three sizes: 1200x600 (web banner), 1080x1080 (Instagram square), 1200x628 (Facebook)"
Instead of having to make three separate requests (which are time-consuming and costly), now you only need to request it once, and Images 2.0 will automatically create all the appropriate versions.
Step 5: Create Comic Strips
One particularly appealing capability: Images 2.0 can create multi-panel comics .
Example: "Create a 4-panel comic strip telling the story: (Panel 1) The character sees an apple, (Panel 2) The character bites the apple, (Panel 3) The character is surprised to find a worm, (Panel 4) The character laughs. Disney animation style, 2K resolution."
Although the creation process is more complex and takes a few minutes (not as fast as typing), the result is a complete, professional product.
A detailed comparison with previous imaging models.
DALL-E 3 (2 Years Ago) vs ChatGPT Images 2.0
| Criteria | DALL-E 3 (2024) | ChatGPT Images 2.0 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Word processing | Spelling errors, strange characters | 95%+ accuracy |
| Level of detail | Medium | Very high (2K resolution) |
| Generation speed | 30 seconds | 2–5 minutes (with "thinking") |
| Batch creation feature | Are not | Yes (multi-size, multi-variant) |
| Non-Latin language support | Weak | Manh (Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bengali) |
| Create comic strips | Are not | Have |
| API available | Have | Yes (gpt-image-2) |
Midjourney (Year 2026) vs ChatGPT Images 2.0
| Criteria | Midjourney | ChatGPT Images 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Independent or integrated? | standing alone | Integrate ChatGPT |
| Natural command processing | Special formatting is required. | Understand natural prompts |
| Price | More expensive (from $10/month) | Cheaper (based on API) |
| Vietnamese support | Limit | Good |
| Reasoning ability | Are not | Have |
The outstanding advantages of ChatGPT Images 2.0
1. Higher accuracy if text is required within the image.
This is the biggest step forward . You can:
- Create a restaurant menu with correctly spelled dish names.
- Design a poster with a marketing slogan.
- Create infographics with accurate data.
- Design a UI mockup with the correct text.
Impact : Reduces manual post-creation editing work by 80%.
2. Thinking Capabilities
Images 2.0 doesn't just "draw" – it "thinks". Before creating an image, the model:
- Prompt analysis to understand the true intent.
- Find related information from the web.
- Decide on the best approach.
- Check the results yourself.
Impact : Image quality is 40% better than the previous generation.
3. Non-Latin language support
Images 2.0 has a "stronger understanding" of non-Latin languages such as:
- Japanese (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana)
- Korean (Hangul)
- Hindi
- Bengali
Impact : If you work in the global market, you can create marketing images in 10+ languages with just one tool.
4. Create multiple sizes at once.
Instead of:
- Create the image and then crop it.
- Request to start over with a different size.
- Manual editing
You just need to say: "Create 3 dimensions: web, mobile, social". It will do all of that.
Impact : Saves 70% of marketing asset design time.
5. Create Comic Strips Automatically
An e-commerce company needs a product user guide? A startup wants to create a storyboard for a video? Just describe 4–6 scenes, and Images 2.0 will create a complete comic strip.
Impact : Opens up the possibility of creating visual storytelling content that previously required hiring illustrators.
6. Knowledge updated as of December 2025
The knowledge base for Images 2.0 will end in December 2025. This means:
- It is possible to create images about events/trends at the end of 2025.
- But it's not possible to create photos of events after December.
Note : This is a limitation, but OpenAI may update it in the future.
7. Image resolution up to 2K
2K resolution (2560x1440) is sufficient for printing A3-sized posters while maintaining sharpness. Compared to the old DALL-E 3 (1024x1024), this represents a fourfold improvement in pixel count.
Impact : AI images can be used directly for printing and outdoor advertising without the need for low-quality upsampling.
Conclude
AI image creation technology has "grown up". ChatGPT Images 2.0 is no longer a tool for experimentation for individual creativity – it's a production tool for businesses .
If you are:
- Designer : Use it to create quick mockups before detailed design.
- Marketer : Create ad assets in 10+ sizes and languages simultaneously.
- Entrepreneur : Replacing more than half of the jobs that designers are hired for.
- Content creator : Create illustrations and comic strips for blogs/YouTube.
This is the time to experiment. Images 2.0 isn't perfect – but it's good enough to use in real-world production starting today .