gpt-image-1-mini and gpt-image-1.5 leave the OpenAI API on December 1

ChatGPTRetirementAnnounced

On June 2, 2026, OpenAI notified developers using older GPT Image models of their deprecation and removal from the API on December 1, 2026.

The models are gpt-image-1-mini, gpt-image-1.5 and the chatgpt-image-latest alias.
OpenAI recommends gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare as replacements.
The earlier gpt-image-1 model is on a separate schedule and shuts down on October 23, 2026.

Who can use it: OpenAI API developers using gpt-image-1-mini, gpt-image-1.5 or chatgpt-image-latest. Image generation inside ChatGPT is not affected by this API notice.
When: 2026-12-01 · date only
Deprecation announced June 2, 2026. Removal December 1, 2026, given as a calendar date with no time.

OpenAI API deprecations Announced 2026-06-02 · date only

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