Google announced the deprecation of multiple Imagen 4 image generation models and Veo video generation models in the Gemini API, according to the June 15, 2026 release notes. The models remain available for a limited window before scheduled shutdowns.
- The following Imagen 4 models were deprecated on June 15, 2026, with a shutdown date of
**August 17, 2026**: `imagen-4.0-generate-001`
`imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001`
`imagen-4.0-fast-generate-001`
- The following Veo video generation models were also deprecated on June 15, 2026, with an earlier shutdown date of
**June 30, 2026**: `veo-2.0-generate-001`
`veo-3.0-generate-001`
`veo-3.0-fast-generate-001`
- Google is directing developers using the Imagen 4 models to migrate to newer stable or preview endpoints. Specific guidance is available on the Gemini deprecations page.
- For Veo users, Google recommends switching to Veo 3.1 preview models (
`veo-3.1-generate-preview`
and`veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview`
) or the 3.1 GA versions available through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform to avoid service interruptions after June 30. - The deprecations follow a pattern of Google rapidly iterating on its generative media models, with relatively short windows between deprecation announcements and shutdown dates for video capabilities in particular.
No additional context or replacement model details beyond the migration paths were provided in the release notes. Developers relying on these specific model IDs for production workloads will need to update integrations before the respective cutoff dates.