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OpenAI

Model evolution · 2022 – 2026
Models
9
Challenges
31
Takes
221
Evolution oldest → newest · 9 versions

How OpenAI models have evolved

One model per node, oldest to newest, each with a sample of its work. These models do different jobs, like image, video, and upscaling, so the chip on each node names its mode. Compare versions within the same mode.

  1. 2022
    DALL-E 2
    Text-to-Image
    Apr 2022
  2. 2023
    DALL-E 3
    Text-to-Image
    Oct 2023
  3. 2025
    GPT Image 1
    Image Editing
    Mar 2025
  4. 2025
    no take
    Sora 2
    Sep 2025
  5. 2025
    Sora 2 Pro
    Text-to-Video
    Sep 2025
  6. 2025
    GPT Image 1 Mini
    Text-to-Image
    Oct 2025
  7. 2025
    GPT Image 1.5
    Text-to-Image
    Dec 2025
  8. 2026
    GPT Image 2
    Text-to-Image
    Apr 2026
  9. —
    no take
    Latest
    GPT-5.5
    unreleased
Smarter every release 9 models

Intelligence over time

How OpenAI's models have grown more capable over time. Each point is one of their models at its release date and arena Elo, oldest to newest.

  • DALL-E 2
  • DALL-E 3
  • GPT Image 1 Mini
  • GPT Image 1.5
  • GPT Image 2
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Every challenge, side by side

Each model's take on every challenge in this mode. Modes use different challenges and prompts, so pick one mode at a time; each view stands on its own.

Text-to-Image 17 Image Editing 10 Text-to-Video 4
Challenge 10 challenges ↓ · 4 models →
GPT Image 1
Mar 2025
GPT Image 1 Mini
Oct 2025
GPT Image 1.5
Dec 2025
GPT Image 2
Apr 2026
Image Editing

Outfit Transfer Challenge

4/4 · 12 takes
Image Editing

Outfit Transfer Challenge

This is extremely practical (think e-commerce, fashion, virtual dressing rooms). It’s visually very obvious when it fails, and success looks impressive. It tests a model’s understanding of clothing physics, body shape, and lighting.

Edit instruction
“Use Image 1 as the base person. Dress them in the exact elaborate outfit from Image 2 (including all layers, accessories, jewelry, and shoes). Carefully adapt the clothing to the body shape and pose in Image 1 while maintaining realistic fabric behavior, correct proportions, and perfect lighting/shadow matching. Keep the person’s exact face, hair, and background completely unchanged.”
Judged on
  • Clothing Accuracy
  • Fit & Fabric Realism
  • Lighting & Shadow Consistency
  • No Side Effects
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Image Editing

Pose & Character Mashup

3/4 · 9 takes
Image Editing

Pose & Character Mashup

This prompt is challenging because it forces models to do two hard things at once: accurately transfer complex body poses and joint angles from Image 1 while strictly preserving the exact face, identity, and clothing style from Image 2. Most models struggle with unnatural limb distortions, identity blending, incorrect fabric behavior on the new pose, and mismatched lighting, making it a strong test of advanced spatial reasoning and character consistency.

Edit instruction
“Use Image 1 as the exact pose reference and Image 2 as the character reference. Recreate the person/character from Image 2 in the exact dynamic pose and body position from Image 1. Keep the exact face, hair, clothing style/details, and expression from Image 2. Match the lighting and environment of Image 1. The final image must show the character from Image 2 performing the precise action/pose from Image 1 with perfect anatomy and natural integration.”
Judged on
  • Pose Accuracy
  • Character Consistency
  • Correct Anatomy
  • Lighting Match
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3
Image Editing

Selective Object Swap

1/4 · 4 takes
Image Editing

Selective Object Swap

Edit instruction
“Swap the positions of the blue and yellow blocks”
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Image Editing

Night Sky Transformation

1/4 · 3 takes
Image Editing

Night Sky Transformation

Edit instruction
“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”
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Image Editing

Golden Hour Stroll

1/4 · 3 takes
Image Editing

Golden Hour Stroll

Edit instruction
“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”
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Image Editing

Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

1/4 · 3 takes
Image Editing

Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

Edit instruction
{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}
Judged on
  • Identity preserved
  • Natural smile
  • No geometry changes
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Image Editing

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

1/4 · 3 takes
Image Editing

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

Edit instruction
“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”
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Image Editing

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

1/4 · 3 takes
Image Editing

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

Edit instruction
“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”
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