GPT Image 2 Availability & Status
Current availability of GPT Image 2 across API, ChatGPT, and enterprise tiers, with known outages and access requirements as of April 2026.
TL;DR
GPT Image 2 launched to general API availability on April 21, 2026. Access requires a funded OpenAI API account at a usage tier that permits image generation. ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers have access through the ChatGPT interface. Enterprise and Team plan access should be confirmed with your account representative. This page tracks known access changes — outages are logged as they are reported.
Key facts
- →General API availability: confirmed April 21, 2026
- →ChatGPT access: available to Plus and Pro subscribers as of launch
- →Enterprise / Team access: available — confirm current plan details with OpenAI
- →Free tier: not confirmed for direct API access at launch; ChatGPT Free may have limited access
- →Availability by region: no region restrictions documented at launch, subject to OpenAI's service terms
- →Real-time status: check status.openai.com for live incidents
- →This page is updated when access-tier changes are announced or widely reported
FAQ
Is GPT Image 2 available in my country?
OpenAI has not published a GPT Image 2-specific country blocklist separate from the general API availability policy. Check OpenAI's supported countries page and your local terms of service.
Why am I getting a 'model not found' error?
Your account may be on a usage tier that does not include image generation, or you may be using an outdated model identifier. Verify the exact model string in the current OpenAI API reference and ensure your API key has image generation permissions.
How do I check if there is an ongoing outage?
status.openai.com is OpenAI's official status page. GPT Image News also covers widely-reported incidents in the /news feed.
Did GPT Image 2 replace GPT Image 1.5?
At launch, OpenAI continued to offer GPT Image 1.5 via the API alongside GPT Image 2. No deprecation timeline for GPT Image 1.5 has been officially announced as of April 2026.