# OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini — deprecation status

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

The cost tier of the first GPT image generation, for thumbnails and drafts where a cheaper picture is the right answer. Deprecated in June 2026 with a December shutdown, two months after its larger sibling goes.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `gpt-image-1-mini` |
| 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
  - There is no mini id in the gpt-image-2 generation. Cost control moves to the size and quality parameters instead of a separate model.
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/openai/gpt-image-2

```diff
- "model": "gpt-image-1-mini"
+ "model": "gpt-image-2"
```

## FAQ

### When will OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini shut down?

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

### What replaces OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini?

OpenAI recommends GPT Image 2 (`gpt-image-2`) as the replacement for OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini. There is no mini id in the gpt-image-2 generation. Cost control moves to the size and quality parameters instead of a separate model.

### Is OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini still available?

Yes, for now. OpenAI GPT Image 1 mini 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 GPT Image 1 mini to gpt-image-2?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "gpt-image-1-mini" with "gpt-image-2". There is no mini id in the gpt-image-2 generation. Cost control moves to the size and quality parameters instead of a separate model.

## Sources

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

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