# OpenAI GPT Image 1 — deprecation status

> Yes — OpenAI deprecated GPT Image 1 on April 22, 2026 and shuts it down on October 23, 2026 (in 85 days). The recommended replacement is GPT Image 2.

The first image model of the GPT era, and the one that made image editing with a reference picture routine. It replaced the DALL·E line and was itself deprecated less than a year later, in the same April 2026 announcement that took out the o-series.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `gpt-image-1` |
| Status | Deprecated |
| Deprecated | April 22, 2026 |
| Shutdown | October 23, 2026 (in 85 days) |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## Replacement

- **GPT Image 2** (`gpt-image-2`) · recommended — https://modeldeprecations.dev/openai/gpt-image-2
  - A same-family upgrade, so the request shape carries over. Check output pricing per image size before rolling out — the tiers changed.
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/openai/gpt-image-2

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

## FAQ

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

OpenAI GPT Image 1 is scheduled to shut down on October 23, 2026, in 85 days.

### What replaces OpenAI GPT Image 1?

OpenAI recommends GPT Image 2 (`gpt-image-2`) as the replacement for OpenAI GPT Image 1. A same-family upgrade, so the request shape carries over. Check output pricing per image size before rolling out — the tiers changed.

### Is OpenAI GPT Image 1 still available?

Yes, for now. OpenAI GPT Image 1 is deprecated but still answers requests until October 23, 2026. Deprecated models get no further updates and are the first to lose capacity.

### How do I migrate from OpenAI GPT Image 1 to gpt-image-2?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "gpt-image-1" with "gpt-image-2". A same-family upgrade, so the request shape carries over. Check output pricing per image size before rolling out — the tiers changed.

## Sources

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

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