# MiniMax Image 01 — deprecation status

> No — Image 01 is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. MiniMax has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

MiniMax's only image generation model, released February 2025 and never versioned since. Every other MiniMax product line has shipped three or four generations in that time, which makes this the one id where a replacement landing without warning would be a genuine surprise.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model id | `image-01` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | February 15, 2025 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is MiniMax Image 01 still available?

Yes. MiniMax Image 01 is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [MiniMax model release notes](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/release-notes/models) — accessed 2026-08-03

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