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Using gpt-image-1.5? It's removed December 1: OpenAI's new GPT Image 2.6 models

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Source checked 7 Nov 2026 · Published 8 Nov 2026 · Last reviewed 8 Nov 2026 · By Ctrl+Z Therapy (how we test)

The short answer

OpenAI removes gpt-image-1.5, gpt-image-1-mini and chatgpt-image-latest from the API on December 1, 2026. The recommended replacement for all three is gpt-image-2.6-sunburst or gpt-image-2.6-flare, released on November 4, 2026. OpenAI's image generation guide: Sunburst is for detailed visual work and Flare for fast iteration.

What to do

  1. Find every image generation or edit call that uses one of the removed models.
  2. Switch the model to gpt-image-2.6-flare for fast everyday images, or gpt-image-2.6-sunburst for detailed work.
  3. Retest your prompts and image sizes before December 1.

Good to know

  • Both new models support adjustable complexity, SVG generation, and animated GIF generation, plus markup-guided editing. If you omit complexity, both use high.
  • Retesting prompts is our tip: a new model can produce different results.

Source

Checked on 7 Nov 2026. Prices, limits and settings change, so check the source before you rely on them.

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