OpenAI introduces native GIF creation to ChatGPT

OpenAI has integrated native GIF generation into its ChatGPT platform as part of a wider update to its image processing capabilities. Powered by the new Images 2.6 model, the feature enables users to produce animations from simple text prompts or by uploading existing photographs.

Beyond basic generation, the interface now allows for granular control over the output. Users can modify playback speed and adjust individual frames within the sequence, addressing a previous limitation where the chatbot required external tools or multi-step processes to produce animated files. The feature is intended to streamline content creation within the conversational interface.

This update arrives as major AI providers compete to enhance the utility of their generative models. By embedding direct media editing tools, OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a more comprehensive multimedia tool rather than a strictly text-based assistant. The rollout is currently being deployed to the platform's user base.