GPT Image 2 C API
gpt-image-2-c is the OpenAI image model on OpenLux, metered at $0.00882 per request — 93% below the official list rate — with editing, reference images and multiple output resolutions.
Pay-as-you-go rate
$0.00882 / request
-93% vs official list pricing. Billed in USD, metered per request with real-time cost in the console.
Access
One OpenLux key and the OpenAI-compatible endpoint: set base_url to https://openlux.lol/v1 and pass gpt-image-2-c as the model.
Get started
Create a key in the console, then follow the five-minute docs for streaming, tools and error codes.
What GPT Image 2 C delivers
gpt-image-2-c covers the practical side of image generation: create a picture from a prompt, edit an existing one, or supply reference images and let the model follow their style and composition. It handles multiple output resolutions, so the same call can produce a draft for iteration or a larger asset for publishing.
Image work usually means batching — one prompt per product, per locale, per format — which makes per-request economics the deciding factor. On OpenLux the model is billed per request with no tier jump, and the console shows the running cost of the batch as it executes.
At $0.00882 per request it is the cheapest image model in the OpenLux catalogue, below the Gemini 3.1 Flash image tier ($0.0122), FLUX 2 Pro ($0.021) and the Gemini 3 Pro image preview ($0.0243) — a sensible default when the volume is high and the style is already defined.
Call GPT Image 2 C in minutes
Every OpenLux model speaks the OpenAI protocol. Reuse your existing SDKs and replace two values: the base URL and the API key.
cURL
curl https://openlux.lol/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $OPENLUX_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-image-2-c",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "A clean flat-lay of office supplies on a warm white desk, soft daylight, minimal composition."}]
}'Python (OpenAI SDK)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="sk-openlux-...",
base_url="https://openlux.lol/v1",
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-image-2-c",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "A clean flat-lay of office supplies on a warm white desk, soft daylight, minimal composition."}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)Node.js (OpenAI SDK)
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.OPENLUX_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://openlux.lol/v1",
});
const resp = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gpt-image-2-c",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "A clean flat-lay of office supplies on a warm white desk, soft daylight, minimal composition." }],
});
console.log(resp.choices[0].message.content);Where GPT Image 2 C fits
Text-to-image
Generate images from a prompt with support for different styles, aspect-friendly compositions and multiple output resolutions.
Editing and inpainting
Modify an existing image — swap backgrounds, adjust objects, repair details — by passing it alongside the instruction.
Reference images
Guide style and subject with reference inputs, which keeps a series of assets visually consistent.
Batch economics
At $0.00882 per request, generating variants at scale stays affordable and each request is metered individually.
Content at volume
Blog headers, social cards and marketplace thumbnails generated in bulk, with a predictable cost per asset.
Asset localisation
Regenerate the same composition for different markets and formats by changing the prompt rather than reshooting.
Editing workflows
Clean up, extend or restyle existing imagery without a separate toolchain or a second vendor account.
How gpt-image-2-c is priced on OpenLux
GPT Image 2 C is metered pay as you go at $0.00882 / request (-93% vs official rates). There is no subscription requirement for API access: top up a balance, call the model, and see the cost of every request in the console.
| Model | Provider | Rate | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-image-2-c (this model) | OpenAI | $0.00882 / request | -93% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview | $0.0122 / request | -92% | |
| flux-2-pro | Flux | $0.021 / request | — |
| gemini-3-pro-image-preview | $0.0243 / request | -91% |
Rates follow official provider pricing and are shown in USD. See the full model catalogue and pricing plans for credit allowances.
GPT Image 2 C questions
How much does gpt-image-2-c cost on OpenLux?
$0.00882 per request — a 93% discount on the official list price — metered pay as you go with no subscription. Cost per request is visible in the console in real time.
How do I call gpt-image-2-c?
Create an OpenLux key, then send a request with "model": "gpt-image-2-c" to https://openlux.lol/v1. The same key also covers every text, audio and retrieval model in the catalogue.
Can gpt-image-2-c edit existing images?
Yes. Editing and reference images are supported, so you can pass an existing picture with an instruction and get a modified result back.
gpt-image-2-c or FLUX 2 Pro — which should I use?
gpt-image-2-c is the low-cost volume option at $0.00882 per request; FLUX 2 Pro is the photoreal option at $0.021. Both share the same endpoint, so you can route style-critical assets to one and bulk assets to the other.
Start calling GPT Image 2 C today
Create an OpenLux key and send your first request in minutes. Compare GPT Image 2 C with the rest of the catalogue on the same endpoint and the same bill.