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ChatGPT Image Editor — Edit Photos with GPT Image 2 & AI
GPT Image 2 (ChatGPT Images 2.0) is the OpenAI image model for editing: upload a photo and change it in plain language. On SoraAI you can edit with GPT Image 2 — no ChatGPT Plus needed — with up to 16 reference images, style transfer, background replacement, and object add or remove, while preserving faces and layout. Use it for precise, text-aware edits; pick Nano Banana Pro for identity-locked portraits or Seedream for style transfer. See the full GPT Image 2 model guide for specs and editing tips.
What Is New in GPT Image 2 (ChatGPT Images 2.0) for Editing
GPT Image 2, released April 2026, is the most capable OpenAI image model and a clear step up for editing over GPT Image 1.5: prompt-guided edits that keep unedited areas far more consistent than before, up to 16 reference images by index, steadier dense and multilingual text when adding copy, and generation up to 4x faster (per OpenAI). On SoraAI you edit with GPT Image 2 — no ChatGPT Plus subscription required.
Reference Image Technology Explained
Reference images guide the AI to understand your vision. Unlike text-to-image generation, image-to-image editing uses your uploaded photos to preserve identity, match styles, and combine elements.
Main Photo
The original image you want to edit
Style Reference
Examples of your target artistic style
Element Reference
Objects or elements to add to scene
Identity Reference
Multiple angles of same person
Reference Image Limits by Model
GPT Image 2
OpenAI
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GPT Image 2 (ChatGPT Images 2.0) from OpenAI supports up to 16 reference images for complex compositions that combine multiple visual elements. Strong on text-aware edits for marketing materials requiring precise brand consistency.
Best for: Complex multi-element compositions, brand consistency
Seedream
ByteDance
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Seedream excels at understanding and replicating artistic styles from reference images. Upload style examples and watch your photos transform into oil paintings, watercolors, or any artistic style with exceptional fidelity.
Best for: Style transfer, artistic transformations
Nano Banana Pro
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Nano Banana Pro specializes in maintaining subject identity across transformations. Upload multiple angles of the same person to ensure facial features, expressions, and characteristics remain consistent in edited outputs.
Best for: Identity preservation, character consistency
Flux AI
Black Forest Labs
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Flux AI delivers consistent, predictable results optimized for professional editing workflows. Ideal for batch processing product photos or creating variations with unified style across multiple images.
Best for: Professional workflows, batch processing
Nano Banana 2
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Nano Banana 2 leverages Google Search grounding for edits that require real-world accuracy. Perfect for product photography, location-based content, and branded assets that need verified visual precision. 4K output with 14 reference images.
Best for: Search-grounded editing, real-world accuracy
Seedream 5 Lite
ByteDance
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Seedream 5 Lite applies Chain-of-Thought reasoning to understand complex editing requests. Interprets multi-step instructions intelligently with web-aware context. Up to 3K output with faster processing than Seedream 4.5.
Best for: Intelligent transformations, fast iteration
GPT Image 2 Photo Editing Operations
Choose from six powerful editing operations. Each uses reference images differently to achieve professional results.
Style Transfer
Transform photos into oil paintings, anime, sketches, or any artistic style
Best model: Seedream
Reference usage: Upload style example images
Background Replace
Remove, replace, or generate new backgrounds while keeping subjects intact
Best model: GPT Image 2
Reference usage: Upload target scene images
Identity-Safe Editing
Edit portraits while preserving facial features and personal identity
Best model: Nano Banana Pro
Reference usage: Upload multiple angles of same person
Object Addition
Add new elements to scenes with natural lighting and perspective matching
Best model: GPT Image 2
Reference usage: Upload element reference images
Photo Restoration
Repair damaged photos, enhance quality, and restore missing details
Best model: Nano Banana Pro
Reference usage: No reference needed
Product Scene Change
Place products in different environments for e-commerce and marketing
Best model: Seedream
Reference usage: Upload scene reference images
Before & After: AI Photo Transformations
See the power of AI photo editing. From restoration to style transfer, our AI transforms photos while preserving what matters.
Old Photo Restoration
Damaged vintage photo restored to full color with enhanced clarity
Background Transformation
Office portrait transformed to professional studio setting
Artistic Style Transfer
Photograph converted to impressionist oil painting style
Product Scene Change
White background product placed in lifestyle kitchen scene
AI Photo Editing Use Cases
From restoring precious memories to creating professional marketing visuals, our AI photo editor handles every editing challenge.
Old Photo Restoration
Bring memories back to life
Restore damaged family photos, repair scratches and tears, convert black and white to color, and enhance faded details. Nano Banana Pro preserves facial features while repairing damage.
Real Estate Enhancement
Professional property photos
Transform property photos with better lighting, virtual staging, sky replacement, and quality enhancement. Seedream creates inviting atmospheres that help properties sell faster. Nano Banana 2 delivers search-grounded accuracy for location-based real estate content.
Portrait Retouching
Professional headshots
Enhance portraits with natural skin smoothing, lighting correction, and background upgrades while maintaining authentic facial features. Nano Banana Pro ensures identity preservation.
Product Scene Editing
E-commerce ready visuals
Place products in lifestyle scenes, change backgrounds, add props, and create variations for A/B testing. GPT Image 2 handles complex multi-element compositions with up to 16 references. Nano Banana 2 adds search-grounded precision for product shots requiring real-world accuracy.
Fashion Lookbook
Consistent brand aesthetics
Edit fashion photos with consistent style, color grading, and background treatments across entire collections. Flux AI ensures batch consistency for professional lookbooks. Seedream 5 Lite offers fast iteration with intelligent style understanding.
Brand Asset Adaptation
Multi-platform content
Adapt existing brand visuals for different platforms, aspect ratios, and contexts while maintaining brand identity. Seedream 5 Lite intelligently interprets complex adaptation requests, while Nano Banana 2 ensures real-world accuracy for branded assets.
How to Preserve Identity in AI Photo Editing
The key challenge in AI photo editing is maintaining subject identity. Follow these techniques for consistent results.
Upload Multiple Angles
Provide 3-5 photos of the same person from different angles. This helps Nano Banana Pro understand facial structure completely.
Use Nano Banana Pro
Google's model is specifically designed for identity preservation. It maintains facial features even during significant style changes.
Be Explicit in Prompts
Always include phrases like "keep face identical", "preserve facial features", or "maintain exact likeness" in your editing prompts.
Avoid Extreme Stylization
Heavy artistic styles can alter facial structure. For portraits, use moderate style transfer to preserve recognizable features.
Edit Progressively
For major transformations, make changes in steps rather than all at once. Each step preserves more identity than a single dramatic edit.
Example Identity-Safe Prompt
"Transform the background to a professional office setting with warm lighting. Keep the person's face, expression, and body position exactly the same. Maintain the original clothing, accessories, and hair. Only change the background and adjust lighting to match the new environment."
Notice how the prompt explicitly states what to preserve (face, expression, clothing) and what to change (background, lighting).
Best Models for Identity
How to Use Reference Images
Master the reference image workflow to unlock the full potential of AI photo editing.
Upload Main Photo
Select the photo you want to edit. Use high-resolution originals for best results. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP up to 20MB.
Add Reference Images
Upload style examples, identity photos, or scene references. GPT Image 2 supports up to 16, while Seedream, Nano Banana 2, and Seedream 5 Lite each support up to 14 references.
Describe Your Edit
Clearly state what to preserve and what to change. Reference your uploaded images in the prompt for precise guidance.
Choose Model & Generate
Select the best model for your edit type. Style transfer: Seedream. Identity: Nano Banana. Complex: GPT Image 2. Batch: Flux AI. Accuracy: Nano Banana 2. Intelligent edits: Seedream 5 Lite.
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Start Editing Photos with GPT Image 2
Upload your photos, add up to 16 reference images, and transform them with GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream, Flux AI, Nano Banana 2, and Seedream 5 Lite. Professional editing results with identity preservation, style transfer, search-grounded accuracy, intelligent transformations, and 4K output quality. Join creators using our AI photo editor for stunning transformations.