Improve image edits with multi-turn instructions
Make specific changes to AI images by commenting directly on image parts.
Use the new commenting feature on specific parts of the image within ChatGPT to request changes, allowing for more precise, multi-turn editing.
Symptom
AI-generated images are not exactly as desired, and initial edits don't fully capture the changes.
Cause
Previous image editing instructions were not precise enough or the model struggled with iterative changes.
What it does and when to use it
ChatGPT's updated image generation allows direct comments on image sections for edits. This enables more precise, multi-turn adjustments, improving the accuracy of changes like altering eye color.
Sources and credit
- ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images ↗The Verge AI · The Verge AI · Sep 8, 2026 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Sep 8, 2026. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI imagesOpenAI · The Verge AI · Sep 8, 2026
Related in the PlaybookPlaybook →
The Playbook: reusable how-tos, prompts, configs and tips pulled out of the news.
- HeuristicLeverage reference photos for reliable image variationsUse reference photos with Images 2.5 to ensure subjects remain recognizable across different styles and settings. · 5 min
- HeuristicAchieve precise edits by focusing on single elementsEdit specific elements of an image while preserving surrounding details for targeted modifications. · 5 min
- HeuristicRequest modifications instead of starting overModify a generated image with a follow-up request instead of starting the entire process again. · 2 min
- Setting tipPlace comments directly on images for focused editing in ChatGPTAdd comments directly on generated images for more precise and collaborative editing feedback. · 5 min
- HeuristicPrecise editing preserves original image detailsImages 2.5 excels at editing only requested elements while keeping other details the same. · 5 min
- PromptGenerate a coloring page with specific detailsCreate an original black-and-white coloring page using a simple description with details like thick outlines and open space. · 5 min
Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with ChatGPT.
- Where did this come from?
- The Verge AI (The Verge AI). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.