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GPT Image 1 Mini

GPT Image 1 Mini is a compact, faster variant of OpenAI's image generation model, optimized for lower-cost image generation while maintaining good output quality for the majority of visual content needs.

Image Gen
index.ts
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';


const result = await generateImage({
  model: 'openai/gpt-image-1-mini',
  prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'
});
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About GPT Image 1 Mini

GPT Image 1 Mini was released on October 6, 2025 as a compact variant of OpenAI's image generation model. It prioritizes generation speed and cost efficiency over maximum output quality, making it suitable for applications that produce images at high volume.

The model handles the same range of subjects and styles as its larger sibling but generates results faster and at lower cost per image. For many use cases, including thumbnails, content illustrations, rapid prototyping, and interactive creative tools, the quality is more than sufficient.

If you're building image-heavy applications, GPT Image 1 Mini makes per-request image generation practical at scale rather than reserving generation for premium features.