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Why it matters
OpenAI adds transparent background generation to GPT-Image-2
The Decoder OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 can now generate images without a background
OpenAI is previewing a new API parameter for GPT-Image-2 that bakes an alpha channel directly into generated images for native transparency.
Why it matters
Designers and developers can now generate clean, background-free assets directly via API, eliminating the need for manual editing tools.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026