Nano Banana

Nano Banana (v1) is Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, released in August 2025. It pioneered features like multi-image fusion, character consistency, and prompt-based editing. Key differences from Nano Banana 2: • Resolution: Nano Banana outputs ~1MP (~1024x1024) while NB2 offers native 2K/4K • Text rendering: Nano Banana has basic text capabilities; NB2 has breakthrough precise text rendering • Advanced features: NB2 adds region-based editing and enhanced cultural awareness • Speed: Both are fast, but NB2 is slightly faster for complex renders Nano Banana remains an excellent choice for most creative tasks and offers better value for standard image generation and editing.

Nano Banana delivers superior results compared to Flux Kontext in several key areas: • Better character consistency - maintains facial features and details without drift • Superior scene preservation - keeps context and visual consistency during transformations • More accurate contextual understanding - follows complex prompts better • Faster generation - 5-10 seconds vs 15-30 seconds typical for Flux • Better prompt adherence - understands nuanced instructions • World knowledge integration - produces more factually accurate imagery • Cost effective - $0.039 per image with token-based pricing Nano Banana was specifically designed to outperform Flux Kontext while being more accessible and affordable.

Nano Banana's character consistency is a breakthrough feature that maintains the same character's appearance across different images and edits: • Preserves facial features, expressions, and identity traits • Keeps clothing details and visual elements consistent • Maintains recognizable appearance across different settings • Enables storytelling, sequential art, and branding campaigns • Works across conversation turns in the same session For example, generate a character in one scene, then ask for the same character in a new setting - Nano Banana will keep them recognizably identical. This was demonstrated in side-by-side tests where details like a cat's helmet remained identical across generations, while competitors like DALL-E made subtle changes.

Yes! Nano Banana excels at prompt-based image editing with natural language instructions: • Upload a photo and describe modifications in plain language • Remove or add objects ('remove the stain from this shirt') • Change backgrounds, lighting, colors, and atmosphere • Alter poses, expressions, and styling • Add color to black-and-white photos • Remove entire people or elements from scenes The model understands semantic content and applies intelligent, context-aware edits. It can handle nuanced edits without requiring manual Photoshop-like tools - just describe what you want changed.

Multi-image fusion allows Nano Banana to take multiple input images and blend them into a single cohesive output: • Provide an object from one photo and a background from another • The model merges them seamlessly with consistent lighting and perspective • Perfect for placing products in various environments • Create realistic composite images without manual editing • Useful for creative collages and scene compositions Example: Take a product photo and a lifestyle background image - Nano Banana will naturally integrate the product into the scene as if photographed together.

Nano Banana uses a credit-based pricing system that's highly affordable: • Text-to-image generation: 15 credits per image • Image transformation/editing: 10 credits per image • Token-based pricing: ~$0.039 per image (1290 tokens at $30/1M output tokens) • Failed generations: 0 credits (no charge) This makes Nano Banana one of the most cost-effective professional image generation solutions available. The low cost enables high-volume generation for businesses and unlimited experimentation for creators.

Nano Banana delivers industry-leading generation speed: • Typical generation time: 5-10 seconds per image • Simple edits and transformations: 3-5 seconds • Complex multi-element generations: 8-10 seconds This is significantly faster than competitors: • ChatGPT/DALL-E: ~1 minute average • Midjourney: 15-30 seconds • Traditional Photoshop workflow: minutes to hours The speed advantage enables smooth iterative workflows, real-time experimentation, and rapid content production.

SynthID is Google's invisible digital watermark embedded in every Nano Banana generated image: • Invisible identifier that verifies images as AI-generated • Can be detected by specialized verification tools • Robust to mild transformations, filters, and compression • Helps distinguish AI images from authentic photos • Mitigates misinformation and deepfake risks The watermark remains embedded in pixels even after edits. While it requires Google's verification tool to detect (currently rolling out to partners), it represents a proactive safety measure for AI-generated content.

Nano Banana supports standard web image formats with reasonable size limits: Input formats: JPEG, PNG, and WebP Maximum input size: Up to 7MB per image Output format: High-quality PNG Output resolution: ~1 megapixel (approximately 1024×1024) The ~1MP output resolution is suitable for: • Screen display and web content • Social media posts • Marketing materials • Digital presentations • Standard prints up to 8×10 inches For higher resolution needs, consider Nano Banana 2 which offers native 2K/4K output.

Yes! Nano Banana is suitable for commercial use across various industries: • E-commerce product photography and variations • Marketing materials and advertising campaigns • Social media content and brand assets • Design mockups and presentations • Educational materials and visualizations Key considerations: • All outputs include SynthID watermark (invisible) • Consider disclosure requirements for AI-generated content • Some platforms may have policies about AI-generated images • Review Google's terms of service for usage guidelines The model's professional quality, speed, and affordability make it ideal for high-volume commercial content production.