OpenAI Adds Animated GIF Creation to ChatGPT with Images 2.6 Model

Original headline: ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs

GAI Press Editors · Thursday, November 5, 2026 · AI summary

OpenAI added a feature that lets ChatGPT generate animated GIFs from text prompts or uploaded photos. The update, released with the new Images 2.6 model, lets users adjust animation speed, edit individual frames, and share the results.

The ability to create GIFs from simple inputs streamlines content creation and boosts user productivity.

Research angleHow does the inclusion of GIF generation in ChatGPT affect users' intention to continue using the service? — Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

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ChatGPT can now turn text prompts and photos into animated GIFs with OpenAI's Images 2.6 model — The Decoder

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