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grok-imagine-image-quality deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Shuts down November 2, 2026 — in 37 days
- Provider
- xAI
- Type
- model
- Announced
- Shutdown
- Replacement
grok-imagine-image-2.0- Source
- Official xAI notice
60-day notice began Sept 2, 2026; after retirement the slug redirects to grok-imagine-image-2.0 with quality 'low'.
How to migrate off grok-imagine-image-quality
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "grok-imagine-image-quality" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "grok-imagine-image-quality" + model: "grok-imagine-image-2.0" - Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
- Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
- Deploy before November 2, 2026, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Questions
Is grok-imagine-image-quality deprecated?
Yes. xAI has deprecated grok-imagine-image-quality. It shuts down on November 2, 2026.
When does grok-imagine-image-quality shut down?
November 2, 2026, according to xAI's official deprecation notice.
What should I use instead of grok-imagine-image-quality?
xAI recommends grok-imagine-image-2.0. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to grok-imagine-image-quality after the shutdown?
Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.