ExampleHeart-hands kitten
A chubby white kitten making a heart with both paws, blinking, with little hearts popping above its head, chibi sticker style, plain background, looping animation
GPT Image 2.6 · GIF
AI GIF GeneratorText to looping GIF
Describe a scene and get a looping GIF of about 2 seconds. Handy for reaction images, social posts and small product motion.
512×512 squareAbout 2 s loop2–16 framesFrom 7 credits
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ExamplePrompt for this GIF
Minimal loading animation: three round purple dots bouncing up and down one after another on a plain white background, flat design, smooth small motion, seamless loop where the last frame returns to the first
9 examples, prompts included
Example
ExampleNodding shiba
A shiba inu nodding yes again and again, eyes squeezed into happy lines, chibi sticker style, thick outlines, plain background, looping animation
ExampleClapping panda
A chubby panda happily clapping and swaying side to side, chibi sticker style, soft colors, plain background, looping animation
ExampleWaving sticker
A round-faced cartoon character waving at the camera, flat illustration, plain background, looping animation
ExampleSteaming coffee
A white coffee cup with steam slowly rising and fading, warm background, illustration style, looping animation
ExampleTail-wag cat
An orange cat sitting and wagging its tail, blinking now and then, soft colors, flat illustration, looping animation
ExampleNight snowfall
Snowflakes drifting down a deep blue night sky, one warm yellow light glowing on a rooftop, simple illustration, looping animation
ExampleShine on a bottle
A highlight slowly sweeping across a glass bottle, dark background, product display, looping animation
ExampleBeating heart
A red heart growing and shrinking in rhythm with a few small stars twinkling around it, flat style, looping animation
GIF examples from OpenAI
These come from OpenAI’s GPT Image 2.6 announcement. Click the source under each to see the original.
Animated GIF
sunburstA monkey raising a lantern, 9 frames, about 1.8 seconds per loop.
Source: OpenAIMake a GIF in 3 steps
Write one sentence
Say what is in the scene and how it moves, then add “looping animation”.
Pick the frames
The default of 8 frames works for most prompts. For finer motion, go up to 12–16 frames for a few more credits.
Generate and download
It usually takes a few dozen seconds. What you download is a GIF file, ready to send in a chat or drop into a page.
What you can make
Stickers
Small chat moves: a wave, a thumbs-up, a heart.
Reaction images
Short loops to reply with in comments and group chats.
Product motion
A touch of motion for product pages and posters: a glint, steam, a drift.
Mascot loops
A brand mascot blinking, wagging or waving in a loop.
Writing a better prompt
One subject, one motion
Say who moves and how: a wave, a wag, a drift. Small motion is steadier than big camera moves.
Add “looping animation”
It brings the first and last frames closer together.
Name the background
For a clean backdrop, write “plain white background” or “solid color background”.
Be specific about style
Flat illustration, pixel art or watercolor works better than “nice-looking”.
For camera moves, make a video
Camera moves, plots and sound suit the AI video generator better.
Open AI video generator →GIF specs
| Input | Text prompt |
|---|---|
| Size | 512×512 square |
| Length | About 2 seconds by default, loops forever |
| Frames | 2 to 16, and the final count can differ by 1 |
| Loop join | Close, but not always seamless |
| File | GIF, no sound |
| Time | Usually a few dozen seconds |
GIF or video?
GIF
A short loop of about 2 seconds, no sound, small files, easy to share anywhere.
AI video
For camera moves, a story or sound, use the AI video generator.
Open AI video generator →Still image
For a single picture, or to edit one of yours, use GPT Image 2.6.
See GPT Image 2.6 →Pricing
A GIF at the default 8 frames costs 7 credits. More frames cost more, up to 14 credits for 16. No subscription, credits never expire, and failed runs are refunded automatically.
See credit packsFAQ
Can I make a GIF from text alone?
Yes. One sentence is enough: what is in the scene, how it moves, plus “looping animation”.
Can I animate my own photo?
GIFs are made from a text prompt for now. To animate a picture you have, put its subject, colors and style into the prompt. To edit the picture first, use GPT Image 2.6 with a reference image.
See GPT Image 2.6How many credits does a GIF cost?
A GIF at the default 8 frames costs 7 credits; more frames cost more, up to 14 for 16. No subscription, credits never expire, and failed runs are refunded automatically.
How long does it take?
Usually a few dozen seconds, longer when it is busy. Please keep the page open.
How big and how long is the GIF?
512×512 square, about 2 seconds by default, looping forever. You can pick 2 to 16 frames, and the final count can differ by 1.
Will I see a seam in the loop?
The first and last frames are kept close, but the join is not always seamless. Add “looping animation”, keep the motion small (a wave, a wag, a drift) and pick the best of a few.
How big is the file? Can I share it in chats?
GIF is a common format that chat apps and web pages accept. The file size depends on how busy the picture is, and simple illustrations come out smaller. Each app sets its own size limit, so check it before you send.
Can I get a transparent background?
You get a square GIF with a background, and there is no transparency option. For a clean backdrop, write “plain white background” or “solid color background”.
Do I get a GIF or a video?
A GIF file with no sound. For camera moves, a story or sound, use the AI video generator.
Open AI video generatorCan I use the GIFs commercially?
Yes, for your own projects. Follow OpenAI’s usage policies and don’t create content that infringes on others’ likeness, trademarks or copyrights.
Make one now
Write one sentence and get a GIF in a few dozen seconds.
GPT Image 2.6 is a model and trademark of OpenAI. This site uses it through a third-party API and is not affiliated with OpenAI. GIFs marked “Source: OpenAI” come from OpenAI’s announcement and belong to OpenAI.