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GPT Image 1.5

GA

Previous-generation image model, still available. Snapshot gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 (the dated snapshot is marked Deprecated on the doc page, though the base alias remains listed). Image output token price $32/1M.

GPT Image 1.5 by OpenAI costs $8 per 1M input tokens and $32 per 1M output tokens ($14/1M blended). It is generally available (GA).

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

Provider
OpenAI
Status
GA
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 deprecated?

No — GPT Image 1.5 is generally available (GA) and not currently scheduled for deprecation or retirement in our tracker.

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.