# When is gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 retired?

gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 on OpenAI is scheduled to shut down on Feb 10, 2027.

OpenAI recommends migrating to gpt-image-2.6-sunburst or gpt-image-2.6-flare.

- Provider: OpenAI
- Model ID: gpt-image-2-2026-04-21
- Status: deprecated
- Deprecation announced: 2026-11-10
- Shutdown date: 2027-02-10
- Replacement: gpt-image-2.6-sunburst or gpt-image-2.6-flare
- Replacement status: unknown
- Replacement kind: multiple_options
- End of replacement chain: unknown
- Official source: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations
- Last checked: 2026-11-10T21:49:15+00:00
- Check status: verified
- Provider coverage today: https://aideprecations.com/api/v1/coverage.json
- Page: https://aideprecations.com/openai/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21/

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