OpenAI · model
gpt-4o-transcribe deprecation: shutdown date & replacement
Shuts down February 26, 2027 — in 153 days
- Provider
- OpenAI
- Type
- model
- Announced
- Shutdown
- Replacement
gpt-live-transcribe,gpt-transcribe- Source
- Official OpenAI notice
How to migrate off gpt-4o-transcribe
- Find every place that references it:
grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "gpt-4o-transcribe" . - Replace the model ID:
- model: "gpt-4o-transcribe" + model: "gpt-live-transcribe" - 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 February 26, 2027, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.
Also shutting down on February 26, 2027 (OpenAI)
Questions
Is gpt-4o-transcribe deprecated?
Yes. OpenAI has deprecated gpt-4o-transcribe. It shuts down on February 26, 2027.
When does gpt-4o-transcribe shut down?
February 26, 2027, according to OpenAI's official deprecation notice.
What should I use instead of gpt-4o-transcribe?
OpenAI recommends gpt-live-transcribe, gpt-transcribe. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.
What happens to requests to gpt-4o-transcribe 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.