23 Daily — According to theverge.com, on November 4, 2026, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT has integrated the new Images 2.6 model to add a feature enabling users to create animated GIFs directly from prompts or uploaded photos. The update allows for adjusting animation speed, editing individual frames, and sharing the GIFs.
ChatGPT Adds Native Animated GIF Creation and Editing Features
Previously, ChatGPT could not natively generate GIFs in a single step. With this update, users can create animations from prompts such as “can you make a gif of a cat dancing?” while being able to change playback speed and view or edit the animation frame by frame. This expands ChatGPT’s multimedia capabilities and offers a more interactive user experience.
Images 2.6 Model Accelerates Image Generation and Broad Deployment
Along with GIF support, the Images 2.6 update enhances image generation speed in ChatGPT. OpenAI reports that users now generate over 4 billion images per week across ChatGPT and its API, up significantly from 3 billion per week reported in September. The model is rolling out to all ChatGPT and Codex users on web, desktop, and mobile platforms. OpenAI is also releasing GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst versions in its API to provide faster and higher-quality image generation.
Editor's take: Commercial and Innovative Potential of Dynamic Media Creation
Integrating animated GIF creation and editing into ChatGPT marks OpenAI’s push towards making AI multimedia creation practical and accessible. The surge to 4 billion images generated weekly reflects booming demand for AI-generated content. For entrepreneurs, AI tools that combine real-time animation production open new business opportunities across marketing, digital content production, and social media management. Verifying this trend involves testing integration of the GIF feature in various industries and projects, especially evaluating its impact on user engagement and content appeal.