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ChatGPT — December 16, 2025

v2025-12-16-ad57f7ea includes 1 new features and 0 fixes. We’ve introduced a new and improved version of ChatGPT Images, powered by our best image generation model yet. With ChatGPT Images, precise instruction following and editing makes AI image creation not just more fun, but meaningfully more useful—from everyday edits to creative transformations.

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Added

  • We’ve introduced a new and improved version of ChatGPT Images, powered by our best image generation model yet. With ChatGPT Images, precise instruction following and editing makes AI image creation not just more fun, but meaningfully more useful—from everyday edits to creative transformations.

Changed

  • ChatGPT Images on Web and Mobile (iOS & Android)
  • All images you create with ChatGPT are automatically saved under My images at https://chatgpt.com/images, giving you a single place to browse, revisit, and reuse your work without having to sift through past conversations.
  • Learn more about ChatGPT Images in our ChatGPT Images FAQ.
  • Available on Free, Go, Plus, Edu, and Pro plans. Business and Enterprise are coming soon!

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