Google · Image
Nano Banana
The original Nano Banana. Fast, for exploring ideas.
The original version of Google's fast image model. Good for quick iteration; Nano Banana 2 and 2.1 add realism and resolution.
- Fast iteration
- Easy to prompt
- Good for exploring ideas
How it works
How to use it
Nano Banana is one choice in the model menu of every app that runs on it.
- 01
Open a create or edit app
Text to Render, Sketch to Render, Image to Render, Edit Canvas and Conversational Edit can run on Nano Banana.
- 02
Choose Nano Banana and try ideas
Use short prompts and try several directions quickly.
- 03
Compare with the newer versions
Run the same input on Nano Banana 2 or 2 Lite and keep the one that suits the project.
Made with Nano Banana
Real results from the apps that run on it, as they came out.
Ideas for your work
What people get out of Nano Banana, by the kind of work they do.
What it is good at
Nano Banana is the original version of Google's fast image model. Nano Banana 2 and 2.1 have since improved realism and resolution, but it is still a quick way to explore ideas.
When to pick it
- You want fast, low-effort exploration.
- You're matching earlier images made with it.
What to watch for
- For new work, Nano Banana 2 Lite is just as fast with better results, and Nano Banana 2.1 goes up to 4K.
About Nano Banana
Nano Banana is the nickname of Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, which Google released in August 2025. It became known for blending several images into one, keeping characters consistent across edits and making targeted edits from plain text.
Nano Banana at a glance
Spec | Details |
|---|---|
Made by | |
Output | Image |
Inputs | A text prompt, a base image and up to 4 reference images |
Aspect ratios | Same as the base image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 |
Typical time per result | About 12 seconds |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana?
The nickname of Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, the first model in the Nano Banana family.
Should I use it for new work?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is as fast with better results, and Nano Banana 2.1 goes up to 4K.
Can I edit with it?
Yes. It runs in Edit Canvas, Conversational Edit and Remove Objects as well as the create apps.
Where it fits
The work this model is picked for, from concept to client meeting.
AI Bedroom Design GeneratorRedesign a bedroom from a photo or sketch: try furniture, colors and decor styles and compare realistic options side by side.
AI Exterior Design GeneratorTurn a sketch, 3D view or site photo into a realistic exterior: explore massing, materials and styles and present options to clients.
AI Home Office Design GeneratorPlan a home office from a photo or sketch: test desks, storage, lighting and decor and compare realistic layouts.
AI Interior Design GeneratorTurn a sketch, plan or room photo into a realistic interior: try styles, materials and furniture and show clients the options.
Start with one of these apps
Pick Nano Banana from the model menu, or let the app choose.
- 3D Model to RenderTurn a view of your 3D model from SketchUp, Rhino, Revit or Blender into a photorealistic render, ready for client review.
Conversational EditDescribe the change you want to a render, such as a new material, extra furniture or different light, and Rendair edits only that part.- Elevation to RenderTurn a 2D elevation drawing into a photorealistic facade render, and try materials, context and light before you present.
- Image to RenderUpload a photo, massing model or screenshot and turn it into a photorealistic render, then refine the look with materials and light.
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Try Nano Banana on your own project
Free to start. No card, no plugin, nothing to install.