What is Nano Banana Pro 2?

Learn about Nano Banana Pro 2 — The Next Generation AI Image Generator

Nano Banana Pro 2 is a next-generation AI image generation model powered by Google Gemini 3.1 Flash. It delivers sharper details, smarter editing, better instruction following, and native 4K output — all in just 1-2 seconds per image.

Core Features

  • 🚀 Lightning Speed — Powered by Gemini Flash architecture, generate images in 1-2 seconds
  • 📺 Native 4K — Support up to 4K resolution output with stunning details
  • 🌐 Real-time Knowledge — Real-time web search ensures visual accuracy
  • ✍️ Precise Typography — Perfect support for Chinese and English, no garbled text
  • 🖼️ Multi-Reference Support — Up to 14 reference images for complex consistency editing
  • 🧠 Thinking-Powered — Intelligent reasoning engine plans composition before creation
  • 📐 Any Aspect Ratio — Support for 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9

Getting Started

Three-Step Creation Process

1. Describe Your Vision

Enter a text prompt describing the image you want to create. The more specific, poetic, and bold — our AI understands nuances and transforms your words into visual reality.

2. Generate in Seconds

Click generate and watch Nano Banana Pro 2 bring your ideas to life. Powered by the Gemini Flash architecture, most images are ready in just 1-2 seconds.

3. Download and Create

Export at high resolution up to 4K. Support PNG, JPEG, or WebP formats — perfect for web, print, or professional workflows.


Text-to-Image Generation

The core capability of Nano Banana Pro 2 is generating images from text prompts. For best results, describe the scene rather than just listing keywords. The model understands nuanced language and produces better results with descriptive, narrative paragraphs.

Prompt Templates

Realistic Photography

A photorealistic [shot type] of [subject], [action or expression], set in
[environment]. The scene is illuminated by [lighting description], creating
a [mood] atmosphere. Captured with a [camera/lens details], emphasizing
[key textures and details]. The image should be in a [aspect ratio] format.

Example:

Realistic photography example

A photorealistic close-up portrait of an elderly Japanese ceramicist with deep, sun-etched wrinkles and a warm, knowing smile. He is carefully inspecting a freshly glazed tea bowl. The setting is his rustic, sun-drenched workshop. The scene is illuminated by soft, golden hour light streaming through a window, highlighting the fine texture of the clay. Captured with an 85mm portrait lens, resulting in a soft, blurred background (bokeh). The overall mood is serene and masterful.

Stylized Illustrations & Stickers

A [style] sticker of a [subject], featuring [key characteristics] and a
[color palette]. The design should have [line style] and [shading style].
The background must be white.

Example:

Kawaii sticker example

A kawaii-style sticker of a happy red panda wearing a tiny bamboo hat. It's munching on a green bamboo leaf. The design features bold, clean outlines, simple cel-shading, and a vibrant color palette. The background must be white.

Product Photography

A high-resolution, studio-lit product photograph of a [product description]
on a [background surface/description]. The lighting is a [lighting setup,
e.g., three-point softbox setup] to [lighting purpose]. The camera angle is
a [angle type] to showcase [specific feature]. Ultra-realistic, with sharp
focus on [key detail]. [Aspect ratio].

Example:

Product photography example

A high-resolution, studio-lit product photograph of a minimalist ceramic coffee mug in matte black, presented on a polished concrete surface. The lighting is a three-point softbox setup designed to create soft, diffused highlights and eliminate harsh shadows. The camera angle is a slightly elevated 45-degree shot to showcase its clean lines. Ultra-realistic, with sharp focus on the steam rising from the coffee. Square image.


Image-to-Image Editing

Upload a reference image and describe your goal in plain language. Nano Banana Pro 2 understands complex instructions and maintains consistency with the original image's style, lighting, and perspective.

Common Editing Tasks

Adding Elements

Cat with wizard hat

Using the provided image of my cat, please add a small, knitted wizard hat on its head. Make it look like it's sitting comfortably and not falling off.

Style Transfer

City style transfer

Transform the provided photograph of a modern city street at night into the artistic style of Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night". Preserve the original composition of buildings and cars, but render all elements with swirling, impasto brushstrokes and a dramatic palette of deep blues and bright yellows.

Inpainting / Selective Changes

Living room edit

Using the provided image of a living room, change only the blue sofa to be a vintage, brown leather chesterfield sofa. Keep the rest of the room, including the pillows on the sofa and the lighting, unchanged.


Multi-Reference Image Composition

Nano Banana Pro 2 supports up to 14 reference images for complex consistency editing. This is perfect for:

  • Product composition — Place products on models or in scenes
  • Character consistency — Maintain consistent character appearances
  • Brand mascot creation — Combine multiple reference elements

Example: Professional Fashion Photography

Fashion composition

Create a professional e-commerce fashion photo. Take the blue floral dress from the first image and let the woman from the second image wear it. Generate a realistic, full-body shot of the woman wearing the dress, with the lighting and shadows adjusted to match the outdoor environment.

Reference Image Limits

ModelObject ImagesCharacter ImagesTotal Reference Images
Nano Banana 2Up to 10Up to 4Up to 14
Nano Banana ProUp to 6Up to 5Up to 14

Sketch to Masterpiece

Upload a rough sketch, wireframe, or doodle — Nano Banana Pro 2 transforms your rough ideas into polished, professional-grade visuals instantly.

Example: Concept Car Design

Concept car

Turn this rough pencil sketch of a futuristic car into a polished photo of the finished concept car in a showroom. Keep the sleek lines and low profile from the sketch but add metallic blue paint and neon rim lighting.

This feature is ideal for:

  • Industrial design visualization
  • Architectural concept rendering
  • Product prototyping
  • Illustration refinement

Character Consistency

Maintain consistent character appearances across multi-panel comics and visual stories. Upload a character reference photo and create complete visual narratives with the same identity through multiple scenes, expressions, and poses.

Creating 360° Views

Iterate with different angles while maintaining consistency:

  1. Start with a high-quality reference photo
  2. Request different angles (profile, front view, three-quarter view)
  3. Reference the previous generation in subsequent prompts

Example: Sequential Art

Character reference Character looking right Character looking forward

A studio portrait of this man against white, in profile looking right


Real-Time Web Knowledge Grounding

Enable web search grounding to generate images with live, accurate information:

  • Live match scores and sports graphics
  • Current weather forecasts with real conditions
  • Breaking news visualizations
  • Real public figures and events
  • Trending topics with verified facts

Example: Weather Visualization

Visualize the current weather forecast for the next 5 days in San Francisco as a clean, modern weather chart. Add a visual on what I should wear each day

Example: Sports Graphics

Make a simple but stylish graphic of last night's Arsenal game in the Champion's League


Resolution & Aspect Ratio

Available Resolutions

ResolutionDimensions (1:1)Token CostUse Case
512 (0.5K)512 × 512LowestQuick previews
1K (default)1024 × 1024StandardSocial media, web
2K2048 × 2048HigherDetailed work
4K4096 × 4096HighestProfessional print, marketing

Aspect Ratios

RatioDimensions (at 1K)Use Case
1:11024 × 1024Social posts, profile images
3:4896 × 1200Portraits, mobile content
4:31200 × 896Blog images, presentations
16:91376 × 768YouTube thumbnails, banners
9:16768 × 1376Instagram stories, TikTok
2:3848 × 1264A4 print, posters
3:21264 × 848Photography, presentations
21:91584 × 672Cinematic, ultrawide

Use Cases

Creative Production

  • Business posters and book covers
  • Social media content
  • Product design and prototyping
  • Illustrations and concept art
  • Logo design with accurate typography
  • Magazine layouts and editorial design

Complex Editing

  • Sketch to refined image
  • Multi-image intelligent synthesis
  • Character consistency creation
  • Multi-panel comic generation
  • Product mockups and lifestyle shots
  • Fashion photography composition

Professional Applications

  • E-commerce product photography
  • Architectural visualization
  • Brand mascot development
  • Marketing campaign visuals
  • Event promotion materials

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Generation Speed1-2 seconds
Max Resolution4K (4096x4096)
Reference ImagesUp to 14 images
Supported Ratios1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9
Output FormatsPNG, JPEG, WebP
Commercial LicenseFully commercial use
Web Search GroundingReal-time, live data
Thinking ModeBuilt-in intelligent composition