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GPT Image 1.5

Deprecated

Previous-generation image model, deprecated: shuts down 2026-12-01 and OpenAI now names 'gpt-image-2.6-sunburst or gpt-image-2.6-flare' as the replacement (the replacement field holds one id and carries the first-named). REPLACEMENT RE-POINTED BY OPENAI: until 2026-11-10 this row carried gpt-image-2, which is what the same table stated until OpenAI deprecated gpt-image-2 itself (section '2026-11-10: GPT Image 2'); the table was re-read first-hand on 2026-11-10. Signal used: OpenAI's own deprecations page, section '2026-06-02: GPT Image model deprecations', which states the shutdown date (Dec 1, 2026) and the recommended replacement as columns of a table; the same table also lists the chatgpt-image-latest alias, which this catalog does not carry. Until 2026-09-26 this row read 'still available', with the replacement already set but no dates. Snapshot gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 (the dated snapshot is marked Deprecated on the doc page). Image output token price $32/1M. THE DELAY IS OURS, NOT A PROVIDER EVENT: OpenAI announced this on 2026-06-02; until 2026-09-26 this row was held at ga with no lifecycle dates because the section was never read.

GPT Image 1.5 by OpenAI costs $8 per 1M input tokens and $32 per 1M output tokens ($14/1M blended). It is deprecated, shutting down 1 Dec 2026; the recommended replacement is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst.

Last verified: 13 Nov 2026 · sourced from official provider documentation

Retires on 1 Dec 2026 · deprecated since 2 Jun 2026

Lifecycle warning

This model is deprecated. Recommended migration: GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst.

Read the GPT Image 1.5 migration guide → replacement & cheapest alternatives

Provider
OpenAI
Status
Deprecated
Input price
$8 / 1M tokens
Output price
$32 / 1M tokens
Cached input
$2 / 1M tokens
Blended price
$14 / 1M tokens
Context window
—
Max output
—
Modality
text, image
Open weights
No — API only
Knowledge cutoff
—
Released
16 Dec 2025
API string
gpt-image-1.5

Source: OpenAI official documentation ↗

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FAQ

GPT Image 1.5 — questions & answers

How much does GPT Image 1.5 cost?

GPT Image 1.5 is priced at $8 per 1M input tokens and $32 per 1M output tokens ($14/1M blended at a 3:1 input-to-output ratio), with cached input at $2 per 1M tokens.

Is GPT Image 1.5 being deprecated or retired?

GPT Image 1.5 is deprecated. Its scheduled shutdown date is 1 Dec 2026. The recommended migration is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst.

Does GPT Image 1.5 support image or vision input?

Yes — GPT Image 1.5 accepts image input. Listed modalities: text, image.

Can I self-host GPT Image 1.5?

No — GPT Image 1.5 is proprietary. Its weights are not publicly released, so it is available only through OpenAI's API (or hosted partners), not for self-hosting.

What is the API model string for GPT Image 1.5?

The API model identifier for GPT Image 1.5 is "gpt-image-1.5" when calling OpenAI's API.