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May 1, 2026
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet
Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
TL;DR
- India leads in user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0, with users creating personal visuals like avatars and stylized portraits.
- Global response to ChatGPT Images 2.0 is mixed, with modest overall engagement gains despite an 11% rise in app downloads.
- Emerging markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, and Indonesia saw sharp spikes in app downloads, up to 79% week-over-week.
- India remains a major source of activity, with approximately 5 million downloads during launch week compared to 2 million in the U.S.
- Users in India are experimenting with various formats, including fantasy newspaper covers, tarot-style visuals, and fashion moodboards.
- The new version of ChatGPT Images features improved rendering of non-Latin text and enhanced capabilities for refining outputs.
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