# xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality — deprecation status

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

The slower, higher-fidelity image model, and the id that grok-imagine-image-pro was folded into on 15 May 2026. It is the only non-text model in that retirement wave, and the only one that did not end up pointing at grok-4.3.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | xAI |
| Model id | `grok-imagine-image-quality` |
| Status | Active |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality still available?

Yes. xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [xAI models and pricing](https://docs.x.ai/developers/models) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [Grok Model Retirement on May 15, 2026](https://docs.x.ai/developers/migration/may-15-retirement) — accessed 2026-08-03

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