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Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate deprecation & shutdown dates
Short answer
2 Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate versions tracked across 2 providers. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: gemini-2.5-flash-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
Every Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 | Google Vertex AI | retired | Jun 30, 2026 | gemini-2.5-flash-image (see its shutdown status) |
imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 | Google Gemini API | retired | Aug 17, 2026 | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 (see its shutdown status) |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate being deprecated?
2 Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate versions tracked across 2 providers. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: gemini-2.5-flash-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
What replaces Imagen 4.0 Ultra Generate?
The providers name: gemini-2.5-flash-image, gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
When does imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 on Google Vertex AI shut down?
imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on Jun 30, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-2.5-flash-image.
When does imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 on Google Gemini API shut down?
imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 on Google Gemini API was shut down on Aug 17, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-nano-banana-2.1.