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Gemini 2.5 Flash Image deprecation & shutdown dates
3 Gemini 2.5 Flash Image versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Gemini API, Mar 15, 2027. Official replacements named: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Gemini 2.5 Flash Image version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gemini-2.5-flash-image-preview | Google Gemini API | retired | Jan 15, 2026 | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 (see its shutdown status) |
gemini-2.5-flash-image | Google Gemini API | scheduled | Mar 15, 2027 | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image (see its shutdown status) |
gemini-2.5-flash-image | Google Vertex AI | scheduled | Mar 15, 2027 | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image (see its shutdown status) |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gemini 2.5 Flash Image being deprecated?
3 Gemini 2.5 Flash Image versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Gemini API, Mar 15, 2027. Official replacements named: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
What replaces Gemini 2.5 Flash Image?
The providers name: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
When does gemini-2.5-flash-image-preview on Google Gemini API shut down?
gemini-2.5-flash-image-preview on Google Gemini API was shut down on Jan 15, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
When does gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Gemini API shut down?
gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Gemini API shuts down on Mar 15, 2027. Recommended replacement: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.
When does gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Vertex AI shut down?
gemini-2.5-flash-image on Google Vertex AI shuts down on Mar 15, 2027. Recommended replacement: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.