Google · Image
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google's fast, low-cost model for exploring ideas.
Google's lightweight image model for quick iteration. Results in seconds, in every format, for exploring concepts before the final render.
- One of the fastest models
- Low cost for exploring
- Flexible with every format
How it works
How to use it
Nano Banana 2 Lite 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, Render Variation, Edit Canvas and Conversational Edit can run on it.
- 02
Choose Nano Banana 2 Lite and explore
Try many prompts and styles quickly. Each result arrives in seconds.
- 03
Switch up for the final
When a direction works, run the same input on Nano Banana Pro or Rendair v2 for the presentation image.
Made with Nano Banana 2 Lite
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 Lite, by the kind of work they do.
What it is good at
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google's fast, lightweight image model. It is built for quick iteration: you can try many ideas in the time a heavier model takes for one.
When to pick it
- You're in the early concept stage and want to explore widely.
- You want to test prompts and styles before spending more on a final image.
- Speed matters more than the last bit of detail.
What to watch for
- Results are 1K. For final images, switch to Nano Banana Pro or Rendair v2 with the same prompt.
- Fine detail and complex scenes are better handled by the larger models.
About Nano Banana 2 Lite
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google's fastest, lowest-cost image model, announced in June 2026. Google built it for speed while keeping prompt adherence, character consistency and legible text.
Nano Banana 2 Lite at a glance
Spec | Details |
|---|---|
Made by | |
Output | Image |
Inputs | A text prompt, a base image and up to 3 reference images |
Output sizes | 1K |
Aspect ratios | Same as the base image, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 4:3, 3:4, 5:4, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16 |
Typical time per result | About 8 seconds |
Frequently asked questions
How fast is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Most results arrive in under 10 seconds.
Is it good enough for final images?
It is built for exploring. Results are 1K, so run your chosen prompt on a larger model for the final image.
Which formats does it support?
Almost every common format, from square to 16:9 and 9:16, or the same shape as your base image.
Where it fits
The work this model is picked for, from concept to client meeting.
AI Balcony Design GeneratorTry furniture, planters and layouts on a photo of your balcony, from small-space ideas to vertical gardens, and compare options before you build.
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 Garden Design GeneratorVisualize planting schemes, beds and garden styles on a photo or plan and show realistic options before anything is planted.
AI Interior Design GeneratorTurn a sketch, plan or room photo into a realistic interior: try styles, materials and furniture and show clients the options.
AI Living Room Design GeneratorRedesign a living room from a photo or sketch: test furniture layouts, finishes and decor styles and compare realistic options.
Start with one of these apps
Pick Nano Banana 2 Lite 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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