Lighter GPT Image edit for faster, lower-cost iterations on existing images.
The best image results come from specific composition, style, and lighting language. Be explicit about what should be in frame and what should feel dominant.
Best results start with a precise subject, composition, and style direction.
GPT Image 1 Mini Edit on Pixio is the lighter GPT Image edit option: faster, lower-cost iterations on existing images. Use it when you want prompt-driven edits with OpenAI with speed and economy over maximum fidelity.
GPT Image 1 Mini Edit on Pixio is the lighter GPT Image edit option: faster, lower-cost iterations on existing images. Use it when you want prompt-driven edits with OpenAI with speed and economy over maximum fidelity.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Edit (Mini) | Image + prompt | Quick edits with GPT Image Mini quality |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Edit strength | Low–High (check Pixio) | How much to change vs preserve |
| Aspect ratio | Match input or override (check Pixio) | Preserve or change crop |
| Credits | Plan-based | Typically lower; check model card in Pixio |
Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio (often lower cost than GPT Image 1 Edit or 1.5 Edit).
[What to change] + [Style/mood if relevant]. Be clear (e.g. "make it nighttime", "add rain"). The image is the start; the prompt drives the edit.
"Change the background to a beach. Keep the same person. Warm, sunny."
"Make the image look like a pencil sketch. Same composition. Artistic."
"Add rain and wet pavement. Keep the scene. Moody."
"Convert to vintage film look. Same framing. Nostalgic."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| OpenAI edit + speed / lower cost | GPT Image 1 Mini Edit |
| OpenAI edit balanced | GPT Image 1 Edit |
| OpenAI edit best quality | GPT Image 1.5 Edit |
| Mask-based edit | Ideogram Edit V3 |
| Seedream / Flux editing | Seedream v4.5 Edit, Flux 2 Pro Edit |
Tell the model what should dominate the frame first.
Use lighting language early; it changes everything downstream.
When editing, describe what stays, not just what changes.
References help when continuity matters more than novelty.
A strong image prompt defines the subject, composition, lighting, and finish instead of leaving them implied.
Use precise visual language to control subject, composition, lighting, and style from the start.
Preserve the useful parts of the image while steering the rest with masks, references, or prompt edits.
Bring in reference images or LoRAs when consistency is more important than exploration.
GPT Image 1 (mini) Edit is strongest when the visual brief is specific about framing, style, and what should read first.
Use it for campaign images, product shots, subject consistency, or polished concept work.
When editing, say exactly what changes and what must remain untouched.
Lock the subject, composition, and lighting direction before you chase style nuance.
Use references or edits when the same subject, style, or layout has to survive across versions.
Once the frame works, refine only the weak areas instead of rewriting the whole composition.
Finish strong compositions by scaling them without rebuilding the frame from scratch.
Use editing tools after the initial generation when the composition is right but the details still need polish.
