01 · Operational consequence
Lifecycleupcoming
Severityhigh
ConsequenceThe removal applies to the OpenAI API; the official notice lists no regional exception.
02 · Affected subjects
Componentsgpt-image-1-mini, gpt-image-1.5, chatgpt-image-latest
AudienceAPI developers calling the listed GPT Image model IDs.
RegionOpenAI API; no regional exception documented
03 · Detection
Stable event IDksr-openai-gpt-image-2026-12-01
Change typeretirement
04 · Before → after
BeforeDeprecated
AfterDeprecated; API removal scheduled
05 · Required action
ActionInventory the three exact retiring IDs. Test gpt-image-2 on its supported endpoint and parameters, then compare representative generation, editing and cost before December 1.
Replacement or migration pathThe deprecation table names gpt-image-2. Its model page supports the Images generation/edit endpoints and Batch, but not Responses. Validate exact parameters and workload behavior; the current general image guide leads with newer Image 2.5 models.
06 · Actionable date
Date roleMigration deadline
Date2026-12-01
Statusupcoming
07 · Kingy reproduction
StatusNot tested
LimitationsReviewed the three exact GPT Image model IDs and December 1 shutdown in the deprecation notice, the complete GPT Image 2 model record, and the relevant current image-guide sections. The general guide now leads with Image 2.5 examples; no endpoint/parameter parity or benchmark outcome is assumed.
08 · Sources and revision
Checked2026-09-12
Official sourceshttps://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations · https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/models/gpt-image-2 · https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/image-generation
Correction history2026-09-12: Rechecked the three exact model IDs and December 1 deadline. Replaced premature Retired status with scheduled removal, clarified the exact replacement endpoint scope, and removed an unsupported no-migration-fee claim.
Review scopeReviewed the three exact GPT Image model IDs and December 1 shutdown in the deprecation notice, the complete GPT Image 2 model record, and the relevant current image-guide sections. The general guide now leads with Image 2.5 examples; no endpoint/parameter parity or benchmark outcome is assumed.