What is Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is Google DeepMind's advanced AI image generation and editing model, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image. Unlike traditional text-to-image models, Nano Banana combines generation with sophisticated editing capabilities, making it ideal for transforming personal photos, creating text-heavy designs, and iterative conversational workflows.

Why Use Nano Banana?

Nano Banana stands out from other AI image tools with several unique advantages:

Improved Text Rendering — Better text handling than many alternatives, though results can be inconsistent and may require iteration
Basic Image Editing + Generation — Can perform photo edits and transformations, though with limitations compared to dedicated editing tools
Reasoning Phase — The model "thinks" before generating, planning compositions for better results
Conversational Workflow — Iteratively refine images through natural conversation rather than batch regeneration
Professional Applications — Excels at business headshots, product mockups, and commercial use cases
Cost-Effective — Approximately $0.039 per image (~25 images for $1)

Getting Started with Nano Banana

Where to Access Nano Banana

Nano Banana is available through Google AI Studio (formerly Makersuite), which offers a free tier for experimentation:

Go to Google AI Studio — No credit card required
Sign in with your Google account — Use any Google, Gmail, or Workspace account
Start a new conversation — Select the Nano Banana Pro model
Upload an image or describe what you want — Either upload a photo to edit or describe an image to create

Basic Workflow

The typical Nano Banana workflow is simple and conversational:

Prepare your input — Either upload a photo you want to edit or have a clear description of what you want to create
Write your prompt — Describe the transformation or creation in natural language
Review the result — The model generates the image
Refine conversationally — Ask for adjustments ("make it darker," "add more detail," "change the background")
Export when satisfied — Download the final image

What You Can Do Right Now

Start with your own photo:

Upload a room photo → Redesign with different furniture, colors, or styles
Upload any image → Change backgrounds, add/remove elements, apply transformations

Or create from scratch:

"Generate a photorealistic product mockup of a sleek organic energy drink can on a marble countertop. The label should clearly display the text 'Vitality Boost' in bold, modern typography, with condensation droplets on the can, soft studio lighting, and a blurred kitchen background."
"Create a professional movie poster for a sci-fi thriller titled 'The Last Horizon'. Use a dramatic composition with a lone astronaut facing a massive alien planet. The title text should be large, metallic, and centered at the top, with 'Coming Soon' at the bottom in a clean sans-serif font."
"Design a clean, educational infographic about the 'Lifecycle of a Butterfly'. Include four distinct stages: Egg, Larva, Pupa, and Butterfly, arranged in a circular flow. Label each stage clearly with bold black text on a white background, using colorful vector-style illustrations."
"Visualize a modern Scandinavian living room interior design concept. The room should feature a beige sectional sofa, a geometric rug, and a large fiddle leaf fig plant. Natural light streams through floor-to-ceiling windows, creating soft shadows. Photorealistic style, 8k resolution."

We encourage you to experiment with these example prompts yourself in Google AI Studio. Try modifying the descriptions slightly, changing parameters, or uploading your own images to see how Nano Banana responds. Compare your results with the examples provided to understand the nuances of prompt engineering and the model's capabilities, fostering an iterative process of creation and refinement.

Popular Use Cases

Explore what you can create with Nano Banana across different categories:

Personal Transformations

Transform yourself or others into creative styles and formats:

Action Figures — Retro toy packaging with vintage aesthetics
3D Collectibles — Museum-quality figurines with display boxes
Retro Eras — 1960s, 1980s, 1990s period styling
Character Reimagining — Anime, cartoon, or fantasy versions

Explore Transformations →

Professional Content

Create business-ready visuals for corporate and personal branding:

LinkedIn Headshots — Professional profile photos
Corporate Portraits — Team photography with consistent styling
Background Modifications — Studio and office settings
Personal Branding — Cohesive visual identity across platforms

Explore Professional Content →

Text & Design

Leverage Nano Banana's text rendering excellence:

Posters & Promotional Graphics — Event and marketing materials
Mockups — Product packaging and app interfaces
Infographics & Diagrams — Data visualization and educational content
Typography Art — Quote graphics and calligraphy

Explore Text & Design →

Product Visualization

Design and prototype products, interiors, and spaces:

Interior Design — Room visualization and furniture placement
Product Mockups — E-commerce photography and packaging
Prototype Visualization — Concept renders and architectural mockups
Materials & Textures — Fabric, marble, metal, and wood variations

Explore Product Visualization →

Fashion & Styling

Virtual try-on and outfit experimentation:

Virtual Try-On — Clothing fit visualization
Outfit Styling — Complete looks with accessories
Fashion Lookbooks — Campaign content and catalogs
Wardrobe Swaps — Casual to formal transformations

Explore Fashion & Styling →

Creative Blending

Combine multiple images into seamless compositions:

Image Blending — Multi-photo fusion and merging
Character Consistency — Maintain appearance across scenes
Photo Compositing — Complex scene construction
Travel & Location Placement — Place yourself in dream destinations

Explore Creative Blending →

Nano Banana vs Other AI Image Tools

Feature	Nano Banana	Midjourney	DALL-E 3
Text Rendering	~ Good	✗ Good (most text)	~ Good
Image Editing	✓ Decent	✗ None	~ Basic
Photo Transformation	✓ Excellent	✗ Limited	~ Good
Multi-Image Blending	✓ Up to 3 images	✗ None	✗ None
Conversational Editing	✓ Native	✗ None	~ Limited
Artistic Styles	~ Good	✓ Excellent	✓ Excellent
Cost per Image	~$0.039	~$0.10	~$0.04

Best for:

Nano Banana — Text-heavy designs, photo editing, professional content, iterative refinement
Midjourney — Artistic imagery, aesthetic styles, creative exploration
DALL-E 3 — General-purpose generation, ChatGPT integration

Community & Resources

Learn More

Nano Banana Official Blog — Google's announcements and updates
Prompting Tips from Google — Official prompting guide
Google AI Studio — Try Nano Banana for free

Stay Updated

Nano Banana is actively developed by Google DeepMind with regular improvements to:

Image quality and resolution
Text rendering accuracy
Editing capabilities
Processing speed
Multi-image blending

Check back regularly for new guides, prompts, and use case tutorials as the model evolves.

Nano Banana Prompts: Google's AI Image Generation Guide