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GPT-image 1 mini deprecation & shutdown dates
2 GPT-image 1 mini versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-image-1-mini on OpenAI, Dec 1, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every GPT-image 1 mini version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gpt-image-1-mini | OpenAI | scheduled | Dec 1, 2026 | gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare |
gpt-image-1-mini (2025-10-06) | Azure OpenAI | scheduled | Apr 7, 2027 | None listed by provider |
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Frequently asked questions
When is GPT-image 1 mini being deprecated?
2 GPT-image 1 mini versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-image-1-mini on OpenAI, Dec 1, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
What replaces GPT-image 1 mini?
The providers name: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
When does gpt-image-1-mini on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-image-1-mini on OpenAI shuts down on Dec 1, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
When does gpt-image-1-mini (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-image-1-mini (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI shuts down on Apr 7, 2027. The provider lists no replacement.