Nano Banana 2
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Google's fastest AI image generator. Pro quality at Flash speed, with text rendering, 4K resolution, and image editing built into Gemini.
Key features
Free tier available, AI Pro at $19.99/mo
Anyone who wants to create or edit images using plain language descriptions inside the Gemini app or Google Search
Blazing fast: images generate in under 3 seconds, making real time creative iteration and brainstorming practical for the first time
What it does
Lightning Fast Generation
Images generate in under 3 seconds, a 74 to 76% reduction in latency compared to Nano Banana Pro. Fast enough for real time creative iteration and brainstorming.
Learn moreText to Image Generation
Describe what you want and Nano Banana 2 creates it. Works for photos, illustrations, art, and design mockups. Significantly improved adherence to complex, multi element prompts.
Learn moreImage Editing via Natural Language
Upload a photo and describe what you want changed. Nano Banana 2 can make targeted edits to specific parts of an image, change backgrounds, swap styles, or adjust lighting, all through conversation.
Learn moreText Rendering in Images
Among the best AI models for generating clear, readable text inside images. Works in multiple languages and supports translation and localization of text within images.
Learn more512px to 4K Resolution
Full range of output resolutions: 512px for rapid iteration, 1K and 2K for everyday use, and 4K (4096x4096) for print quality output. New ultra wide aspect ratios including 4:1 and 8:1.
Learn moreCharacter Consistency
Maintain the same character appearance across multiple generated images. Supports consistent resemblance of up to 5 characters and fidelity of up to 14 objects in a single workflow.
Multi Image Blending
Combine up to 14 input images into a single generation. Great for group photos, composites, storyboarding, and creative mashups with consistent character appearances.
Style Transfer
Apply the visual style of a reference image to your subject. Turn photos into anime, figurines, retro looks, watercolor paintings, and more while preserving the subject's identity.
Search Grounding
Pulls real time information from Google Search to create accurate, data driven infographics and diagrams with current facts, weather, recipes, and statistics.
Learn moreConfigurable Thinking (API)
Developers can adjust thinking levels (Minimal, High, or Dynamic) to let the model reason through complex prompts before rendering. Higher thinking improves output quality for intricate compositions.
Learn morePricing
Free
Access to Nano Banana 2 in the Gemini app and Google Search. Limited generation quota. Images include a SynthID watermark.
- Nano Banana 2 generations
- 1K resolution
- Basic text to image and image editing
- SynthID watermark on all images
- Available in 141+ countries
AI Plus
Higher generation quota with access to 2K resolution and all creative features.
- Higher Nano Banana 2 quota
- Up to 2K resolution
- Text rendering in images
- Style transfer
- Character consistency
- Image editing
AI Pro
Generous quota with full feature access including 4K resolution, multi image blending, and search grounded infographics.
- Generous generation quota
- Up to 4K resolution
- Multi image blending (up to 14 images)
- Search grounded infographics
- All creative features
- Access to Nano Banana Pro via regenerate menu
AI Ultra
Maximum generation capacity. Watermark free output. Full 4K resolution and all features.
- Highest generation quota
- Watermark free output
- Up to 4K resolution
- All Pro features
- Priority generation
Pros & 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
Cons
- Free tier images have a SynthID watermark; watermark free output requires the $249.99/month Ultra plan
- 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
How to get started
Open Gemini
Go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app on your phone. Nano Banana 2 is the default image model across all modes (Fast, Thinking, and Pro). You can generate images on the free tier immediately.
Describe your image
Type a description of what you want. Be specific about the scene, style, mood, colors, and any text you want included. For example: "A birthday invitation card that says 'You're Invited!' with balloons and confetti, pastel colors." Images generate in under 3 seconds.
Edit or refine
Upload an existing photo and describe what you want changed, or ask Gemini to modify the image it just generated. You can change backgrounds, swap styles, adjust specific elements, add text, or translate text into another language.
Try higher resolutions (paid plans)
Subscribe to a Google AI plan for 2K or 4K output, multi image blending, and search grounded infographics. AI Pro ($19.99/month) unlocks the full feature set at the best value.
Deep dive
Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.
Nano Banana 2 vs the Original Models
How Nano Banana 2 compares to the original Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro, including speed, quality, resolution, and the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Image architecture.
Text in Images and Infographics
How Nano Banana 2 generates clear, readable text inside images, translates text across languages, and creates data driven visuals with Google Search data.
Image Editing with Natural Language
How to edit existing photos using conversational instructions instead of traditional editing software. Now 4x faster with Nano Banana 2.
Nano Banana 2 vs DALL-E vs Midjourney
How Google's updated image generator compares to OpenAI's DALL-E (in ChatGPT) and Midjourney in early 2026.
Where Nano Banana 2 Is Available
All the Google products and platforms where Nano Banana 2 is integrated, from the Gemini app to Google Ads.
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Last updated: 2026-02-26