# Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image — deprecation status

> No — Gemini 3.1 Flash Image is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. Google has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

Nano Banana 2, the stable successor to the 2.5 Flash Image model, released May 2026. It reached a stable id faster than most Gemini image work - the previous generation spent months as a preview string that a lot of production code ended up pinned to.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Google |
| Model id | `gemini-3.1-flash-image` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | May 28, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image still available?

Yes. Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [Gemini API deprecations](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [Gemini API models](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models) — accessed 2026-08-03

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