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ChatGPT — April 21, 2026
v2026-04-21-e5267744 includes 1 new features and 0 fixes. We’re introducing ChatGPT Images 2.0, our new image generation model in ChatGPT. ChatGPT Images 2.0 is available on all ChatGPT plans. We’re also introducing images with thinking. When given more time to think, it can plan and refine image outputs before generating them. Images with thinking is available on all paid ChatGPT plans. It is available when you select Thinking and Pro models.
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Added
- We’re introducing ChatGPT Images 2.0, our new image generation model in ChatGPT. ChatGPT Images 2.0 is available on all ChatGPT plans. We’re also introducing images with thinking. When given more time to think, it can plan and refine image outputs before generating them. Images with thinking is available on all paid ChatGPT plans. It is available when you select Thinking and Pro models.
Changed
- ChatGPT Images 2.0 in ChatGPT
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