Nano Banana AI Image Generator & Editor
Turn a few words into an image, or give a photo a new direction. Start with Nano Banana 2 Lite and create right in your browser.
From a first idea to a fresh take
Imagine a scene. Make it your own.
A product concept, a character, a new look for a photo. Start with text or a reference image and refine your direction in one creative space.
Create images from words
Describe your subject, setting, and visual style. Add lighting and composition details to guide everything from illustrations to product concepts.
Give your photos a new direction
Upload reference images and describe what to change: a different background, a new style, or another composition. Explain which details you want to keep.
Find the right format
Choose a portrait, square, or landscape ratio for your next post, product shot, or mood board. Explore variations, then preview and download your favorites.
Concept illustrationA little prompt inspiration
A tiny panda astronaut exploring floating green islands, a giant pink moon, warm sunrise, soft clouds, cinematic wide shot.
Create your own sceneYour next image starts with an idea
Create from a prompt or build on a reference photo. Keep the whole process in one workspace.
- Step 01
Describe it or upload it
Tell Nano Banana what to create: the subject, setting, style, and lighting. To edit an existing image, add it as a reference and describe what should change.
- Step 02
Make it fit your project
Start with Nano Banana 2 Lite or choose another model. Set your aspect ratio, available resolution, and image count, then check the credit total before generating.
- Step 03
Preview, download, repeat
Follow your generation in History and open the finished image to see the details. Download the result or reuse the prompt to explore another direction.
Find your Nano Banana model
One image workspace, four model choices. Compare the settings available for your next creation.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Start with 1K images, a choice of aspect ratios, and optional photo references.
- 1K resolution
- Up to 14 reference images
- Adjustable thinking level
Nano Banana 2
Choose from four resolutions and enable search tools when your prompt needs them.
- 0.5K / 1K / 2K / 4K resolution
- Up to 14 reference images
- Web search, image search, and thinking
Nano Banana 2.1
Work in 1K, 2K, or 4K with search options and four thinking-level settings.
- 1K / 2K / 4K resolution
- Up to 14 reference images
- Auto, minimal, medium, or high thinking
Nano Banana Pro
Create with photo references, resolutions up to 4K, and optional web search.
- 1K / 2K / 4K resolution
- Up to 14 reference images
- Optional web search
All four models support text prompts and reference images. Available controls and the credit total update when you choose a model; review the tool before generating.
Nano Banana, explained
Practical answers for generating, editing, and saving your images.
Can Nano Banana generate and edit images?
Yes. Enter a text prompt to generate a new image. To edit, upload a reference image and describe what you want to change, such as the background, lighting, or visual style. You can also describe the details you want to preserve; results depend on your prompt and selected model.
Which Nano Banana model should I choose?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is the default and supports 1K output. Nano Banana 2 adds 0.5K, 2K, and 4K choices. Nano Banana 2.1 and Pro support 1K, 2K, and 4K. Search and thinking controls differ by model. Use the model comparison to choose the settings your project needs.
What reference images can I upload?
Nano Banana models accept up to 14 static JPEG, PNG, or WebP reference images, up to 20 MB each. The tool also checks image dimensions and file validity. For references containing real people, Nano Banana 2 allows up to four images and Pro up to five; follow the guidance shown for your selected model.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign in to upload reference images and generate with Nano Banana. Image generation uses your account credits, and the tool shows the cost before you submit.
How much does image generation cost?
The credit total depends on your model, resolution, and number of images. It updates as you change those settings. Check the displayed total before generating, and visit pricing for available plans and credits.
What if my generation fails or stays pending?
Credits are returned when a task is confirmed Failed or Canceled. While a submission is awaiting confirmation, its credits remain reserved. If the image is still being saved, saving can be retried without generating it again. Check History for the task status before submitting the same request again.
Where can I find and download my images?
Completed images appear in History and Assets. Open a result to preview and download it, or revisit its prompt for another generation. Generated creations stay saved until you delete them.
Give your next idea an image
Write a prompt, bring a reference, and explore what you can make with Nano Banana.