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Nano Banana 2
Google's model with realistic light. Behind many edit apps.
Google's image model with improved realism and lighting. It runs the create apps and many edit apps, from Virtual Staging to Change Weather.
- Realistic lighting and materials
- Runs most of the edit apps
- Keeps the rest of the image intact
How it works
How to use it
Nano Banana 2 is one choice in the model menu of every app that runs on it.
- 01
Open the app for the job
Besides the create apps, it powers Virtual Staging, Populate Render, Fix People, Change Materials, Change Season, Change Time of Day, Change Weather and Design to Maquette.
- 02
Choose Nano Banana 2 or let the app choose
Many of these apps start on it already. Add your image and pick the option you want.
- 03
Compare, then stack the changes
Check the result, run it again if needed, and move on to the next app: weather, then time of day, then people.
Made with Nano Banana 2
Real results from the apps that run on it, as they came out.
Ideas for your work
What people get out of Nano Banana 2, by the kind of work they do.
What it is good at
Nano Banana 2 is Google's image model with improved realism and lighting. In Rendair it does a lot of quiet work: it is the model behind many edit apps, from Virtual Staging to Change Weather.
When to pick it
- You want believable light, shadows and materials.
- You're changing conditions on an existing render: season, weather, time of day, people.
- You're staging or restyling a room and the architecture must stay put.
What to watch for
- In the edit apps you don't need to choose it; the app already starts on the right model.
- For 4K output, look at Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana Pro.
Nano Banana 2 at a glance
Spec | Details |
|---|---|
Made by | |
Output | Image |
Inputs | A text prompt, a base image and up to 4 reference images |
Output sizes | 1K, 2K |
Aspect ratios | Same as the base image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 |
Typical time per result | About 18 seconds |
Frequently asked questions
Which apps use Nano Banana 2?
The create apps, plus edit apps such as Virtual Staging, Populate Render, Fix People, Change Materials, Change Season, Change Time of Day, Change Weather and Design to Maquette.
Do I need to select it?
No. In those edit apps it is already selected for you.
Does it render in 4K?
It goes up to 2K. For 4K, use Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana Pro.
Where it fits
The work this model is picked for, from concept to client meeting.
Replace MaterialsSwap the materials in a render or photo, from facade cladding to floors and walls, and compare options without re-rendering the scene.
Add EntourageAdd people, cars, trees and props to a render to give it scale and life, so the image is ready for boards and client decks.
Change Wall ColorPreview paint colors on the walls of a room photo or render and compare shades before you pick one.
Day To NightTurn a daytime render into a night scene with lit windows and artificial light, to show how a design works after dark.
Change SkyReplace the sky in a render or building photo, from clear blue to dramatic clouds, to set the mood you want.
Summer To WinterTurn a summer render into a winter scene with snow and bare trees, to show a design in every season.
Start with one of these apps
Pick Nano Banana 2 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.
Populate RenderAdd realistic people to a render for scale and life, placed to suit the space, so the image is ready for boards and client decks.- Change MaterialSelect a surface in your render and swap its material, from timber and stone to concrete and metal, then compare options for your client.
- Change SeasonTurn a render or photo into spring, summer, autumn or winter, with matching light and planting, to show a design all year round.
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