What changed
OpenAI introduced Images 2.6 on November 4. Its ChatGPT release notes say GIF creation is rolling out. A GIF here is a short animation that repeats. The notes describe making one from a written request or a sketch and adjusting its playback speed. [1] [2]
OpenAI also describes saving a named reference image for later chats. That can save you from finding and uploading the same picture each time you start a new design. [2]
For people building apps
OpenAI lists Sunburst and Flare in its API, the interface developers use to build features into their own software. The developer release adds GIF and SVG output. An SVG is a drawing format that can resize cleanly. [3]
Our take
Start with a simple idea like a drawn plant swaying once and returning upright. Watch two repeats at the speed you plan to share. A jump where the animation starts again is easier to spot when the background and viewpoint stay still. If you see one, ask for the motion to return to its starting position and check again.
Check the actual result in the place you plan to use it. We reviewed OpenAI’s announcement and release notes and did not test the feature.