GPT Image 2
OpenAI's image generation model (released April 2026, API opened early May). Renders in-image text near-perfectly (long the weak spot of generators), outputs 2K, and 'reasons' about composition before generating. Used on the front-end design side to produce mockups, illustrations and assets from a prompt, or to turn a screenshot into a variation.
Strengths
- Renders in-image text near-perfectly: finally mockups with legible labels
- Outputs 2K and reasons about composition before generating
- Accessible via API: integrable into an automated exploration workflow
Limitations
- Generative: brand consistency and controlled variations stay fragile for production
- Pay-per-use and outside the Claude ecosystem: one more tool to wire and budget
Best for
- A designer or PM who wants to explore visual directions fast or a presentable mockup
- Producing illustrations or presentation visuals with crisp in-image text
- Turning a screenshot into a variation to iterate a mockup