OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has released an updated version of its image generation tool, now called ChatGPT Images 2.5. This update brings several new features and improvements designed to make the tool more user-friendly and efficient. The release follows a series of earlier updates, including versions 1.0 in March 2025, 1.5 in August 2025, and 2.0 in April 2026. These updates have been driven in part by the growing competition in the AI image generation space, with other major companies also offering similar tools. Two of the most notable new features in version 2.5 are the Sketch and Templates functions. The Sketch feature allows users to draw a rough idea by hand in a dedicated interface, which the AI then transforms into a more detailed image. This can be especially helpful for users who find it easier to sketch than to describe an image in words, such as when creating apartment floor plans, infographics, or event posters. The Templates feature provides pre-filled models for specific image categories like posters and logos. The AI asks users questions to better understand their needs and helps them create images with a consistent visual style. If users are satisfied, they can share the image along with the prompt used to generate it, allowing others to recreate the image using the same instructions. The update also includes a set of improved editing tools, such as Markup, Comment, Remove BG, Erase, and Resize. These tools allow users to make precise changes to images, such as removing unwanted elements, changing the background, or adjusting the overall composition. Additionally, users can revert to previous versions of an image during the editing process, making it easier to experiment with different designs. OpenAI claims that the new version produces more accurate results when generating images of people, particularly portraits, and offers better layout options for infographics. It also allows for more precise edits and is faster than previous versions. The update is available in both the web and mobile app versions of ChatGPT, with specific instructions provided to help users access the new features.