DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp Release: Multimodal API Now Live

DeepSeekNew modelConfirmed

DeepSeek introduced an experimental model for mixed text and image input, alongside image uploads through its Files API.

Who can use it

Originally offered through the DeepSeek API. The September 10 update says this model is retired and its old API name temporarily routes to V4.1-Flash.

When

Announced August 21. Superseded by the September 10 V4.1-Flash update; an exact retirement time is not specified by the source.

DeepSeek official announcement ↗ · DeepSeek V4.1-Flash update and legacy API routing ↗Announced 2026-08-21 · date only

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