OpenAI gpt-image-2 adds transparent backgrounds in preview
PreviewVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
Set background to transparent with png or webp output in the Images API and Responses image tool for gpt-image-2 and gpt-image-2-2026-04-21. jpeg is not supported.
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