Nano Banana 2
Google's fastest AI image generator. Pro quality at Flash speed, with text rendering, 4K resolution, and image editing built into Gemini.
What it is
Nano Banana 2 is Google's latest AI image generation and editing model, released on February 26, 2026. It replaces the original Nano Banana as the default image model across Gemini, Google Search, Flow, and dozens of other Google products. The key breakthrough is speed: Nano Banana 2 generates images in under 3 seconds while matching the quality of the much slower Nano Banana Pro. It is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, which means it is built on Google's fast Flash architecture rather than the heavier Pro architecture, but it incorporates many of the advanced capabilities that previously required the Pro model. You can create images from text descriptions, edit existing photos with natural language, generate readable text inside images, and output at resolutions from 512px up to 4K. It is available for free in the Gemini app, Google Search (in 141+ countries), Google AI Studio, Flow (at zero credits), and via the Gemini API. For developers who need higher quality output with more granular control, Nano Banana Pro is now available as a dedicated developer tier through the Gemini API, offering superior fidelity and additional configuration options beyond what Nano Banana 2 provides.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants to create or edit images using plain language descriptions inside the Gemini app or Google Search
Small business owners and creators who need posters, social media graphics, and invitations with readable text, fast
Content creators who need consistent characters across a series of images for stories, storyboards, or brand content
Designers and marketers creating quick mockups, style explorations, and visual concepts with near instant generation
Developers integrating fast, affordable image generation into applications via the Gemini API with configurable quality levels, or using Nano Banana Pro for maximum fidelity and control
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Blazing fast: images generate in under 3 seconds, making real time creative iteration and brainstorming practical for the first time
- +Excellent text rendering in images, among the best available for generating readable text on posters, logos, and infographics in multiple languages
- +Strong image editing capabilities; upload a photo and describe changes in natural language rather than needing editing software
- +Free tier includes Nano Banana 2 access in 141+ countries, so most people can try it without paying anything
- +Full resolution range from 512px (for rapid prototyping) to 4K (for print quality), with new ultra wide aspect ratios like 8:1
- +Available everywhere: Gemini app, Google Search, Flow (zero credits), AI Studio, Vertex AI, Google Ads, Firebase, and Gemini CLI
- +Search grounding pulls real time data from Google Search into infographics and diagrams with current facts
- +Nano Banana Pro for developers provides a higher quality tier through the API for applications that need maximum fidelity and more granular control over generation
Cons
- −Free tier images have a SynthID watermark; watermark free output requires the $99.99/month Ultra plan or higher
- −Tends to push output toward photorealism, which can work against intentionally surreal or abstract prompts
- −While faster than competitors, image output pricing via API ($60/1M tokens) can add up for high volume use
- −Infographics with search grounded data still need manual fact checking for potential hallucinations
- −Nano Banana Pro (the previous high quality model) is still available but only via a regenerate option in the menu, not as the default
Pricing
- Nano Banana 2 generations
- 1K resolution
- Basic text to image and image editing
- Higher Nano Banana 2 quota
- Up to 2K resolution
- Text rendering in images
- Generous generation quota
- Up to 4K resolution
- Multi image blending (up to 14 images)
- Search grounded infographics
- 5x Pro usage limits
- Watermark free output
- Up to 4K resolution
- 20x Pro usage limits
- Watermark free output
- Up to 4K resolution
Prices change; check the official pricing →