OpenAI · Model retirement
gpt-image-1
Stops working (tomorrow)
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.
What to use instead of gpt-image-1
Move to gpt-image-2.5-sunburst or gpt-image-2.5-flare, as recommended by OpenAI.
Facts
- API
- OpenAI
api.openai.com - Model
gpt-image-1- Kind
- Model retirement
- Takes effect
- October 23, 2026
- Calls after that day
- Fail
- Source
- Deprecations page
- Last updated
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