Getting Started Guide

Welcome

This guide walks you through the essentials: where to write prompts, how generation works, and how to download results. It mirrors the workflow you would use on a gallery-first AI image product — optimized for Nano Banana Pro 2 (fast generation, sharp detail, up to 4K).

Before you generate

1. Sign in so generations, history, and credits stay tied to your account.
2. Pick a model / mode that matches your task (text-to-image, edit, or multi-reference) — the UI labels these clearly.
3. Choose aspect ratio and quality early; changing them later usually means regenerating.

The three-step loop

1. Describe the scene

Write a short paragraph or a tight list: subject, environment, camera, lighting, mood, and any text you need on the image. Specific beats vague — compare "a portrait" with "35mm film portrait, window light, shallow depth of field, neutral background".

2. Generate and review

Run generation and scan for anatomy, hands, typography, and brand-safe details. Use variations or small prompt edits instead of rewriting from scratch when you are close.

3. Export

Download PNG, JPEG, or WebP at the resolution you need. For print or cropping, prefer higher resolution and minimal compression.

Model Selection

Available Models

When to Use Each

• Nano Banana 2: General use, best balance of speed and quality
• Nano Banana Pro: Professional work requiring highest fidelity
• Nano Banana: Quick drafts, iterations, low-credit situations

Advanced Features

Reference Images

Click "Add Image" to upload reference images for:

• Image-to-image editing
• Style transfer
• Character consistency
• Multi-reference composition (up to 14 images)

Web Search Grounding

Enable "Web Search" toggle for:

• Current weather and sports graphics
• Live event visualizations
• Real locations and landmarks
• Verified factual content

Negative Prompts

Click "Negative Prompt" to specify what you DON'T want:

• Unwanted elements or styles
• Specific objects to exclude
• Quality issues to avoid

Quick Start Examples

Text-to-Image

Enter a descriptive prompt:

A photorealistic close-up portrait of an elderly Japanese ceramicist with sun-etched wrinkles, examining a freshly glazed tea bowl in his rustic workshop. Golden hour light through window, 85mm lens, soft bokeh.

With Reference Image

1. Click "Add Image" and upload a photo
2. Describe what you want:

Transform this sketch into a polished concept car with metallic blue paint

Using Style Presets

Select from preset styles:

• Digital Art
• Anime
• Photographic
• 3D Model
• Cinematic
• Fantasy Art

Or combine modifiers:

• Color: Vibrant, Pastel, Monochrome, Warm, Cool
• Lighting: Natural, Studio, Cinematic, Dramatic
• Composition: Center, Rule of Thirds, Wide Shot, Close-up

Next steps

• Read What is Nano Banana? for capabilities and limits.
• Follow Create your first image for a hands-on checklist.
• Browse Using gallery prompts to learn from community examples.
• Explore Advanced Features for multi-reference composition, real-time web grounding, and more.