Precisely Edit Images with Image Marking
2025/12/17

Precisely Edit Images with Image Marking

Image Marking lets you point to specific areas in an image and guide the AI with visual cues. Learn how to use this feature step by step for more precise image edits.

Change only what you want—exactly where you want it.

When editing images with AI, you often run into this problem: "I only wanted to change one small thing, but the AI modified the whole image."

Image Marking solves this by letting you point directly to specific areas in your image and guide the AI with visual cues.

🌟 Pro Exclusive: This feature is only available in Nano Banana Pro.

Ready to experience precise, controlled image editing? Try it now and see the difference.

What Is Image Marking?

Image Marking allows you to add visual references directly on an image:

  • Write text on the image (e.g., "bird", "car", "window")
  • Draw marks to indicate specific areas

This helps the AI understand exactly what to change and where to change it—giving you precise control over your edits.


Example: Add a Bird at a Specific Location 🐦

In this example, we'll add a bird to a specific area of an image using Image Marking.

Step 1: Upload an Image

Switch to Image to Image mode and upload the image you want to edit.

This can be a portrait, a landscape, or any image where you want to make a localized change.

Upload image interface in Image to Image mode

Step 2: Open the Image Editor

After uploading the image, click the Edit button on the image thumbnail to open the Image Marking panel.

Edit button on image thumbnail to open Image Marking panel

Step 3: Mark "bird" on the Image

Inside the marking panel:

Go to the exact location where you want the bird to appear

Write the word bird, or mark the area using lines

Click "Done" to save the markings

Image Marking panel showing 'bird' text marked on the image

Pro Tip

Your marking doesn't need to be precise—clear positioning is enough.

Step 4: Enter the Prompt

Back in the generator, enter the following prompt:

Add a bird at the location marked with the word "bird".
Remove the marked word from the final image.
Keep the rest of the image unchanged.

This tells the AI:

Add a bird

And use the marked "bird" location as the reference point

Prompt input showing instructions to add bird at marked location

Step 5: Generate the Image

Click Generate and wait for the result.

You’ll see that:

A bird is added exactly near the marked area

The people, composition, and overall style remain unchanged

Final generated image showing bird added at marked location while preserving original composition

This is the power of Image Marking.


Why Use Image Marking?

Compared to text-only instructions, Image Marking offers several advantages:

✅ Precise Positioning

No need to explain “top-right corner” or “near the man’s shoulder.” Just mark the spot directly on the image.

✅ Less Random Changes

Edits are focused on the marked area instead of affecting the entire image.

✅ Ideal for Complex Images

For images with people, backgrounds, and multiple elements, Image Marking provides far better control.


Tips & Important Notes

To get the best results when using Image Marking:

Best Practices:

  • ✅ Clear and simple markings usually lead to more stable outputs
  • ✅ Use markings only when precise control is needed—avoid over-marking

Important

Because Image Marking provides additional spatial guidance, it may increase generation time and, in rare cases, increase the failure rate.

If the result isn't ideal, try:

  • Simplifying the markings
  • Rewriting the prompt more clearly
  • Reducing the number of marked areas and regenerating

Overall, Image Marking works best for targeted, precise edits.


Final Thoughts

Image Marking upgrades AI image editing from "guessing your intent" to "following your instructions."

Image Marking is perfect when you need to:

  • Add elements at exact locations
  • Edit specific parts of an image
  • Reduce trial and error

Image Marking makes Nano Banana Pro even more powerful, giving you unprecedented control over your AI image edits.

Ready to experience precise, controlled image editing? Try it now and see the difference.