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imagen-3.0-generate-002 shutdown date & replacement

Short answer

imagen-3.0-generate-002 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on Jun 30, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-2.5-flash-image.

Last checked on the official deprecation pages.

Countdown

Shut down
Status
retired
Shutdown date
Jun 30, 2026
As written by provider
June 30, 2026
Deprecation announced
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Recommended replacement
gemini-2.5-flash-image (see its shutdown status)
Type
image
Price change
Not published by provider
Source
https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/learn/model-versions
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Frequently asked questions

When does imagen-3.0-generate-002 shut down?

imagen-3.0-generate-002 on Google Vertex AI was shut down on Jun 30, 2026. Recommended replacement: gemini-2.5-flash-image.

What should I replace imagen-3.0-generate-002 with?

Google Vertex AI recommends gemini-2.5-flash-image.