GPT Image 2 is a free-to-start AI image generator that also converts images into videos, supporting workflows from concept art to animated clips. It is developed by Nano Banana and runs as a web app at gptimage2.video.
What is GPT Image 2?
GPT Image 2 is an AI-powered tool for generating high-quality images from text prompts and refining them through image-to-image editing. It outputs polished visuals suitable for product ads, character references, storyboards, and UI mockups. The platform also integrates directly with video models Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3 to animate static images into motion sequences.
Key Features
- Image Generation — Create images from text prompts at resolutions up to 2K; standard 1K generation costs 20 credits for paid users (40 for free users).
- Image-to-Video — Send generated images to Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3 for animation while preserving subject and composition.
- Reference-based Edits — Maintain identity, object shape, style, and composition across revisions using uploaded reference images.
- Video-friendly Ratios — Prepare images in square, vertical, and widescreen formats to suit video output.
- Prompt Gallery — Browse 40+ example prompts organized by category (portraits, posters, characters, community styles) to inspire generation.
- Credit System — Credits are consumed per generation; one-time packs last 12 months; paid subscriptions offer half-price standard generations during promos.
- Commercial Use — Generated results can be used for commercial projects without additional licensing.
Who is it for?
- Content creators and marketers needing quick visual assets for social media, ads, or campaign materials.
- Animators and video producers who want to generate high-quality source frames before applying motion.
- E-commerce businesses creating product shots, lifestyle images, and packaging visuals that can later become short video spots.
- Designers and storyboard artists prototyping scenes, characters, and UI concepts in a single tool.
What can you do with GPT Image 2?
- Product advertising — Generate clean product shots with lifestyle context, then animate them into promotional videos.
- Character development — Create consistent character sheets, portraits, and game references before testing movement.
- Storyboarding — Produce a sequence of related still frames to plan camera motion and scene transitions.
- Social media covers — Prepare vertical frames with title space and a clear subject for platforms like Xiaohongshu.
- UI demo videos — Build app screens and dashboards, then animate transitions to demonstrate interactions.
Pricing
GPT Image 2 operates on a credit-based model with both subscription and one-time purchase options. Paid users get a limited promo of half-price standard text-to-image at 20 credits per 1K image. Free users generate at 40 credits. Subscriptions include Pro Annual ($12.9/month, 48,000 credits/year) and Flagship Plan ($19.9/month, 96,000 credits/year). One-time packs range from the Starter Pack ($29.9 for 4,000 credits) to Pro Pack ($99.9 for 16,000 credits). All credits are valid for 12 months.
FAQ
Is GPT Image 2 free?
Yes, it is free to start with a free user tier. Free users generate standard 1K text-to-image at 40 credits per image and have slower generation priority. Paid plans unlock faster speed, half-price credits during promos, and higher limits.
Can I use the results commercially?
Yes, generated images and videos can be used for commercial projects without additional licensing fees.
What video models are supported?
Two models: Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3. Both accept GPT Image 2 outputs as the first frame and generate animated sequences.
How do credits work?
Each generation consumes credits based on resolution, mode, and add-ons. For example, standard 1K text-to-image costs 20 credits for paid users. One-time packs expire after 12 months; subscription credits renew monthly.
What aspect ratios should I use?
The tool supports square, vertical, and widescreen formats. Choose based on your intended output: 1:1 for social, 9:16 for vertical video, 16:9 for widescreen.
