gemini-2.5-flash-image retirement date and replacement

Name: gemini-2.5-flash-image retires (Gemini API)
Start: 2027-03-15
End: 2027-03-15

Gemini API · Model · retires Mar 15, 2027 (in 5 months)Unverified

Dates

Checked Oct 7, 2026 on Google's page

Retires	Mar 15, 2027 (in 5 months)
Replacement	gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image
Notice	Nano Banana models
Source	ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations

Date	Change	Source
Oct 7today	Announced2027-03-15UnverifiedNano Banana modelsSource	Source