Best LLMs for SVG Generation — OpenAI
The best OpenAI model for SVG generation is GPT-5.6 Sol, rated 1365 on Design Arena's SVG board for vector graphics written as code. GPT-5.5 (1278) and GPT-5.6 Terra (1246) round out the top three.
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gpt-5.6-solReasoningToolsJSON+158.9 intel · $5.00/M · 49 t/s1365Elo - 2gpt-5.5ReasoningToolsJSON+154.8 intel · $5.00/M · 1.1M ctx1278Elo
- 3gpt-5.6-terraReasoningToolsJSON+155.0 intel · $1.00/M · 60 t/s1246Elo
- 4gpt-5ReasoningToolsJSON+134.7 intel · $1.25/M · 65 t/s1235Elo
- 5gpt-5.1ReasoningToolsJSON+136.9 intel · $1.25/M · 51 t/s1196Elo
- 6gpt-5.4ReasoningToolsJSON+151.4 intel · $2.50/M · 1.1M ctx1188Elo
- 7gpt-5.3-codexReasoningToolsJSON+144.3 intel · $1.75/M · 122 t/s1176Elo
- 8gpt-5-miniReasoningToolsJSON+125.3 intel · $0.250/M · 84 t/s1138Elo
- 9gpt-5.1-codex-miniReasoningToolsJSON+130.6 intel · $0.250/M · 51 t/s1025Elo
How this is ranked
AI models ranked by Design Arena Elo in the SVG category — generating vector graphics as code, judged by blind human preference. SVG rewards spatial reasoning that text benchmarks don't measure: the model has to hold a shape in mind and express it as coordinates.
Frequently asked
What is the best OpenAI model for SVG generation?
The best OpenAI model for SVG generation is GPT-5.6 Sol, rated 1365 on Design Arena's SVG board for vector graphics written as code. GPT-5.5 (1278) and GPT-5.6 Terra (1246) round out the top three.
What's a good alternative to GPT-5.6 Sol?
GPT-5.5 (1278) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by GPT-5.6 Terra (1246). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.
How many OpenAI models are there?
modelgrep tracks 60 OpenAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by GPT-5.6 Sol. 9 of them qualify for this ranking.