# OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Images 2.0, a new image generator.

*genai · news · 2026-04-21 · Gizmodo*

## Key points

- OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Images 2.0, offering major advances in AI image generation quality.
- Images 2.0 introduces two modes: instant, available to all, and thinking, exclusive to paid users.
- Thinking mode can search the web for real-time info, create multiple images, and self-check outputs.
- OpenAI confirmed Images 2.0 was quietly tested under code names like 'maskingtape-alpha' and 'gaffertape-alpha.'
- The model features improved multilingual capability, rare typos, and enhanced photorealism as a highlight.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Google, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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