# OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest — deprecation status

> Yes — OpenAI deprecated ChatGPT Image latest on June 2, 2026 and shuts it down on December 1, 2026 (in 124 days). The recommended replacement is GPT Image 2.

A floating pointer to whichever image model ChatGPT was using, for products that wanted to match what users saw in the app. Like every other -latest pointer OpenAI has shipped, it was retired on a shorter notice than the pinned ids it pointed at.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `chatgpt-image-latest` |
| Status | Deprecated |
| Deprecated | June 2, 2026 |
| Shutdown | December 1, 2026 (in 124 days) |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## Replacement

- **GPT Image 2** (`gpt-image-2`) · recommended — https://modeldeprecations.dev/openai/gpt-image-2
  - Move to a pinned id. Every floating pointer in this catalog — chat, codex and image alike — has now been deprecated at least once.
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/openai/gpt-image-2

```diff
- "model": "chatgpt-image-latest"
+ "model": "gpt-image-2"
```

## FAQ

### When will OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest shut down?

OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest is scheduled to shut down on December 1, 2026, in 124 days.

### What replaces OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest?

OpenAI recommends GPT Image 2 (`gpt-image-2`) as the replacement for OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest. Move to a pinned id. Every floating pointer in this catalog — chat, codex and image alike — has now been deprecated at least once.

### Is OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest still available?

Yes, for now. OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest is deprecated but still answers requests until December 1, 2026. Deprecated models get no further updates and are the first to lose capacity.

### How do I migrate from OpenAI ChatGPT Image latest to gpt-image-2?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "chatgpt-image-latest" with "gpt-image-2". Move to a pinned id. Every floating pointer in this catalog — chat, codex and image alike — has now been deprecated at least once.

## Sources

- [OpenAI API deprecations](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-07-30

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