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GPT-image 1 deprecation & shutdown dates
2 GPT-image 1 versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-image-1 (2025-04-15) on Azure OpenAI, Oct 23, 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 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 (2025-04-15) | Azure OpenAI | scheduled | Oct 23, 2026 | None listed by provider |
gpt-image-1 | OpenAI | scheduled | Oct 23, 2026 | gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare |
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Frequently asked questions
When is GPT-image 1 being deprecated?
2 GPT-image 1 versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-image-1 (2025-04-15) on Azure OpenAI, Oct 23, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
What replaces GPT-image 1?
The providers name: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.
When does gpt-image-1 (2025-04-15) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-image-1 (2025-04-15) on Azure OpenAI shuts down on Oct 23, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does gpt-image-1 on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-image-1 on OpenAI shuts down on Oct 23, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare.