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GPT-4o mini transcribe deprecation & shutdown dates
4 GPT-4o mini transcribe versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-03-20 on OpenAI, Jan 20, 2027. Official replacements named: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-12-15, gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every GPT-4o mini transcribe version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-03-20) | Azure OpenAI | retired | Oct 15, 2026 | None listed by provider |
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-03-20 | OpenAI | scheduled | Jan 20, 2027 | gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-12-15 |
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe | OpenAI | scheduled | Feb 26, 2027 | gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe |
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-12-15) | Azure OpenAI | scheduled | Jun 15, 2027 | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is GPT-4o mini transcribe being deprecated?
4 GPT-4o mini transcribe versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-03-20 on OpenAI, Jan 20, 2027. Official replacements named: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-12-15, gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe.
What replaces GPT-4o mini transcribe?
The providers name: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-12-15, gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe.
When does gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-03-20) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-03-20) on Azure OpenAI was shut down on Oct 15, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-03-20 on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-03-20 on OpenAI shuts down on Jan 20, 2027. Recommended replacement: gpt-4o-mini-transcribe-2025-12-15.
When does gpt-4o-mini-transcribe on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe on OpenAI shuts down on Feb 26, 2027. Recommended replacement: gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe.
When does gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI shuts down on Jun 15, 2027. The provider lists no replacement.