OpenAI Image Format (Image)

Official Documentation

📝 Introduction

Given a text prompt and/or input image, the model will generate new images. OpenAI provides multiple powerful image generation models that can create, edit, and modify images based on natural language descriptions.

🤖 Supported Models

Currently supported models include:

Model	Description
gpt-image-2	GPT-Image-2 image generation and editing model, supporting multi-image editing capabilities, able to create new composite images based on multiple input images

💡 Request Examples

Create Image ✅

# Basic image generation
curl https://computevault.unodetech.xyz/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-image-2",
    "prompt": "A cute little sea otter",
    "n": 1,
    "size": "1024x1024"
  }'

# High-quality image generation
curl https://computevault.unodetech.xyz/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-image-2",
    "prompt": "A cute little sea otter",
    "quality": "high",
    "size": "1024x1024"
  }'

# Transparent background with WebP output
curl https://computevault.unodetech.xyz/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-image-2",
    "prompt": "A cute little sea otter",
    "background": "transparent",
    "output_format": "webp"
  }'

Response Example:

{
  "created": 1589478378,
  "data": [
    {
      "b64_json": "...",
      "revised_prompt": "A cute little sea otter playing in the water, with round eyes and fluffy fur"
    }
  ],
  "background": "opaque",
  "output_format": "png",
  "quality": "high",
  "size": "1024x1024",
  "usage": {
    "total_tokens": 100,
    "input_tokens": 50,
    "output_tokens": 50,
    "input_tokens_details": {
      "text_tokens": 10,
      "image_tokens": 40
    }
  }
}

Edit Image ✅

# gpt-image-2 image editing
curl https://computevault.unodetech.xyz/v1/images/edits \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -F image="@otter.png" \
  -F mask="@mask.png" \
  -F model="gpt-image-2" \
  -F prompt="A cute little sea otter wearing a beret" \
  -F size="1024x1024"

# gpt-image-2 multi-image editing example
curl https://computevault.unodetech.xyz/v1/images/edits \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -F "model=gpt-image-2" \
  -F "image[]=@body-lotion.png" \
  -F "image[]=@bath-bomb.png" \
  -F "image[]=@incense-kit.png" \
  -F "image[]=@soap.png" \
  -F "prompt=Create an elegant gift basket containing these four items" \
  -F "quality=high"

Response Example:

{
  "created": 1713833628,
  "data": [
    {
      "b64_json": "..."
    }
  ],
  "usage": {
    "total_tokens": 100,
    "input_tokens": 50,
    "output_tokens": 50,
    "input_tokens_details": {
      "text_tokens": 10,
      "image_tokens": 40
    }
  }
}

📮 Request

Endpoints

Create Image

POST /v1/images/generations

Create images based on text prompts.

Edit Image

POST /v1/images/edits

Create edited or extended images based on one or more original images and prompts.

Authentication Method

Include the following in the request header for API key authentication:

Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY

Where $API_KEY is your API key.

Request Body Parameters

Create Image (`/v1/images/generations`)

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`prompt`	string	Yes	Text description of the desired image. Maximum 32000 characters.
`model`	string	No	Model to use for image generation. Default: `gpt-image-2`.
`n`	integer	No	Number of images to generate (1–10). Default: `1`.
`size`	string	No	Size of the generated image. Standard options: `1024x1024`, `1536x1024` (horizontal), `1024x1536` (vertical), `auto`. `gpt-image-2` also accepts arbitrary `WIDTHxHEIGHT` strings. Default: `auto`.
`quality`	string	No	Quality of the generated image. Options: `high`, `medium`, `low`, `auto`. Default: `auto`.
`background`	string	No	Background of the generated image. Options: `transparent`, `opaque`, `auto`. Transparent requires `output_format` of `png` or `webp`. Default: `auto`.
`output_format`	string	No	File format of the returned image. Options: `png`, `jpeg`, `webp`. Default: `png`.
`output_compression`	integer	No	Compression level (0–100) for `jpeg` and `webp` output. Default: `100`.
`moderation`	string	No	Content-moderation strictness for generated images. Options: `low`, `auto`. Default: `auto`.
`stream`	boolean	No	Generate the image in streaming mode. Default: `false`.
`partial_images`	integer	No	Number of partial images to emit during streaming (0–3). Only valid when `stream` is `true`.
`user`	string	No	Unique identifier for the end user to help OpenAI monitor and detect abuse.

GPT Image models always return base64-encoded images; the response_format parameter is not supported.

Edit Image (`/v1/images/edits`)

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`image`	file or file[]	Yes	Image(s) to edit. Each must be a PNG, WEBP, or JPG file, less than 25MB. Up to 16 images can be provided as an array.
`prompt`	string	Yes	Text description of the desired edit. Maximum 32000 characters.
`mask`	file	No	PNG image whose transparent areas (alpha = 0) indicate the positions to edit. Must be less than 4MB and the same size as the image.
`model`	string	No	Model to use for image generation. Default: `gpt-image-2`.
`n`	integer	No	Number of images to generate (1–10). Default: `1`.
`size`	string	No	Size of the generated image. Standard options: `1024x1024`, `1536x1024` (horizontal), `1024x1536` (vertical), `auto`. `gpt-image-2` also accepts arbitrary `WIDTHxHEIGHT` strings. Default: `auto`.
`quality`	string	No	Quality of the generated image. Options: `high`, `medium`, `low`, `auto`. Default: `auto`.
`background`	string	No	Background of the generated image. Options: `transparent`, `opaque`, `auto`. Transparent requires `output_format` of `png` or `webp`. Default: `auto`.
`output_format`	string	No	File format of the returned image. Options: `png`, `jpeg`, `webp`. Default: `png`.
`output_compression`	integer	No	Compression level (0–100) for `jpeg` and `webp` output. Default: `100`.
`input_fidelity`	string	No	Controls how closely the output adheres to the input image(s). Options: `high`, `low`.
`moderation`	string	No	Content-moderation strictness for generated images. Options: `low`, `auto`. Default: `auto`.
`stream`	boolean	No	Generate the image in streaming mode. Default: `false`.
`partial_images`	integer	No	Number of partial images to emit during streaming (0–3). Only valid when `stream` is `true`.
`user`	string	No	Unique identifier for the end user to help OpenAI monitor and detect abuse.

📥 Response

Successful Response

Both endpoints return a response containing a list of image objects.

Field	Type	Description
`created`	integer	Unix timestamp (in seconds) of when the image was created
`data`	array	List of generated image objects
`background`	string	The actual background setting used (`transparent` or `opaque`)
`output_format`	string	The actual output format used (`png`, `webp`, or `jpeg`)
`quality`	string	The actual quality level used (`low`, `medium`, or `high`)
`size`	string	The actual dimensions of the generated image
`usage`	object	Token usage for the API call

`usage` Fields

Field	Type	Description
`total_tokens`	integer	Total tokens used
`input_tokens`	integer	Tokens used for input
`output_tokens`	integer	Tokens used for output
`input_tokens_details`	object	Detailed breakdown of input tokens: `text_tokens` and `image_tokens`

Image Object

Each object in the data array contains:

Field	Type	Description
`b64_json`	string	Base64-encoded image data. Returned by default for GPT Image models.
`revised_prompt`	string	The modified prompt used for generation, if the prompt was revised

Example image object:

{
  "b64_json": "...",
  "revised_prompt": "A cute little sea otter playing in the water, with round eyes and fluffy fur"
}

🌟 Best Practices

Prompt Writing Tips

Use clear and specific descriptions
Specify important visual details
Describe expected artistic style and atmosphere
Pay attention to composition and perspective instructions

Parameter Selection Tips

Size Selection
- 1024x1024: General scene best choice
- 1536x1024/1024x1536: Suitable for horizontal/vertical scenes
Quality
- quality=high: For images requiring fine details
- quality=auto: Let the model choose the optimal quality

Common Questions

Image generation failed
- Check if the prompt complies with content policies
- Confirm file format and size limits
- Verify API key permissions
Results do not match expectations
- Optimize prompt description
- Adjust quality and style parameters
- Consider using image editing or variation features

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