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GPT Image 1 mini

Deprecated

Low-cost image model, deprecated: shuts down 2026-12-01 and OpenAI names gpt-image-2 as the replacement. 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 (gpt-image-2) as columns of a table; the same table also lists the chatgpt-image-latest alias, which this catalog does not carry. Pricing per 1M tokens (Standard tier, re-read 2026-09-26 from developers.openai.com/api/docs/pricing, where it now sits among the collapsed older image models): image input $2.50 (cached $0.25), output $8.00. Spec page not separately retrieved; data from pricing page. 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 mini by OpenAI costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $8 per 1M output tokens ($3.88/1M blended). It is deprecated, shutting down 1 Dec 2026; the recommended replacement is GPT Image 2.

Last verified: 26 Sep 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.

Read the GPT Image 1 mini migration guide → replacement & cheapest alternatives

Provider
OpenAI
Status
Deprecated
Input price
$2.50 / 1M tokens
Output price
$8 / 1M tokens
Cached input
$0.25 / 1M tokens
Blended price
$3.88 / 1M tokens
Context window
—
Max output
—
Modality
text, image
Open weights
No — API only
Knowledge cutoff
—
Released
—
API string
gpt-image-1-mini

Source: OpenAI official documentation ↗

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FAQ

GPT Image 1 mini — questions & answers

How much does GPT Image 1 mini cost?

GPT Image 1 mini is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $8 per 1M output tokens ($3.88/1M blended at a 3:1 input-to-output ratio), with cached input at $0.25 per 1M tokens.

Is GPT Image 1 mini being deprecated or retired?

GPT Image 1 mini is deprecated. Its scheduled shutdown date is 1 Dec 2026. The recommended migration is GPT Image 2.

Does GPT Image 1 mini support image or vision input?

Yes — GPT Image 1 mini accepts image input. Listed modalities: text, image.

Can I self-host GPT Image 1 mini?

No — GPT Image 1 mini 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 mini?

The API model identifier for GPT Image 1 mini is "gpt-image-1-mini" when calling OpenAI's API.