# gpt-image-1

Calls to the model gpt-image-1 on OpenAI stop working on October 23, 2026.

On October 23, 2026, OpenAI will shut down gpt-image-1. Calls using model gpt-image-1 will fail after this date. Developers must update their integrations to avoid interruptions.

- API: OpenAI (api.openai.com)
- Model: gpt-image-1
- Kind: Model retirement
- Takes effect: October 23, 2026
- Calls after that day: fail
- Calls it hits: `model gpt-image-1`
- Source: [Deprecations page](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations)
- Page: https://www.okapi.bot/models/openai/gpt-image-1/

## What to use instead

Move to gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare, as recommended by OpenAI.