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Nano Banana 2 — Pro-quality AI image generation at Flash speed

Nano Banana 2

Creativity At Maximum Speed

Pro-level image generation at Flash speed. Nano Banana 2 combines the visual fidelity of Nano Banana Pro with 4x faster inference — delivering production-ready images in seconds, not minutes.

Capabilities

Up to 14 references, flexible resolution from 0.5K to 4K, and 14 native aspect ratios

Up to 14 Reference Images

Key Features

Pro quality, Flash speed, web-grounded accuracy

95% of Pro Quality — 4x the Speed

Nano Banana 2 reaches near-parity with Nano Banana Pro in image fidelity while generating 4x faster. At standard resolution, images arrive in 4–6 seconds. At 4K, 15–30 seconds. Fast enough for real-time creative iteration without sacrificing visual quality.

95% of Pro Quality — 4x the Speed

Grounded in the Real World

Unlike most image models that rely solely on training data, Nano Banana 2 can pull real-time references from Google Search during generation. Ask for a specific product, landmark, or public figure — and get accurate, grounded results instead of plausible hallucinations.

Grounded in the Real World

Text That Actually Reads

Nano Banana 2 renders clean, legible text directly into generated images — in multiple languages. Create ad creatives, event posters, or social graphics with readable headlines and short phrases, reducing the need for post-production text overlays.

Text That Actually Reads

Consistent Characters and Objects

Maintain visual coherence across up to five characters and fourteen objects in a single generation. Build storyboards, product lineups, or character sheets where every element stays recognizable — without drift between iterations.

Consistent Characters and Objects

Compare Models

Nano Banana 2Nano Banana ProNano Banana 1
ArchitectureGemini 3.1 Flash ImageGemini 3 Pro ImageGemini 2.5 Flash Image
Max Resolution4K4K2K
Speed (1K)4–6 sec10–20 sec1–2 sec
Image Quality
Text Rendering
Search GroundingYesNoNo
Aspect Ratios14106
Reference ImagesUp to 14Up to 8Up to 4
Character ConsistencyUp to 5 charsUp to 3 charsNo
PositioningProduction defaultStudio-grade precisionQuick exploration

Nano Banana 2 prompt examples

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Aug 27, 202610
Read the full promptNight Kitchen Table ProfileA cinematic 35mm still of a fair-skinned woman sitting alone at a kitchen table at night. She is positioned slightly off-center, seated in profile, her posture relaxed but introspective. The frame is composed in 2.35:1 aspect ratio, shot as if on Arricam LT with Zeiss Master Primes (wide lens). Style & Color Grade: Warm Neon Noir. The scene is dominated by a warm amber-orange palette with saturated neon yellow accents. Deep, sculpted shadows surround her, creating strong chiaroscuro contrast. Lighting setup: Motivated warm neon practical lights glowing in the deep background (left side of frame). Strong directional backlight creating a golden rim along her hairline, forehead, nose bridge, and hand. Minimal fill light, preserving negative fill and deep shadow density. A warm overhead practical casts a localized amber light pool across the kitchen table surface. Subtle atmospheric haze enhancing volumetric glow and gentle halation around neon highlights. Skin tones are shaped by a tungsten amber key light (#A14B0F, #6A2007), producing rich warmth. Shadows are dense with reddish-brown undertones. Yellow-green neon spill subtly reflects on glass surfaces and faintly across her cheek. Wardrobe is neutral-toned and partially absorbed into shadow to maintain noir tonality. Background transitions from deep near-black burgundy (#180103) into warm brown-orange (#6A2007, #A14B0F) and saturated neon yellow highlights (#E0CF13, #C19B16). Light appears in localized pools, creating layered depth. Film characteristics: 35mm film look, Kodak Vision3 500T color response. Moderate organic film grain, subtly visible in shadow areas. High contrast ratio, medium-to-high saturation. Soft bloom and halation around neon elements. Moody, atmospheric, cinematic, dramatic neon-noir kitchen scene.
Sep 11, 202610
Read the full promptDiner Booth Two-Shot1970s New York diner, warm interior, bright and readable. Two men in a booth, medium two-shot: the near man seen from behind over his shoulder, the far man facing us frontally, completely still, hands flat on the table, calm neutral expression. Deep red vinyl banquette #B22B34 wraps the booth, dark walnut #6B4423 table edge and panelling, tungsten ceiling lamps casting soft warm #E8B65A on faces and chrome napkin holder. Behind them the room recedes in sharp focus — more booths, a counter with stools, one waitress mid-step far back. Large plate-glass window on the right shows a pale daytime street with parked cars and sidewalk, cool daylight spilling in. Camera: eye level, f/5.6, 40mm, everything crisp front to back. Warm and saturated.
Aug 27, 202620
Read the full promptLeopard Paw Red BottleMinimalist dark studio still life, high-contrast close-up. A spotted big-cat paw (leopard/cheetah-like fur pattern) enters from the upper-right and presses down on the neck of a small glass bottle standing upright on a matte black surface. The paw has long glossy red claws; from the claws and paw pads thick crimson liquid drips downward in slow streams, creating long drips along the bottle and pooling on the surface below. The bottle is partially filled or coated with the same red liquid; the glass has soft specular reflections and a clean silhouette. The background is pure black / deep shadow with lots of negative space, no environment visible. Lighting: low-key studio lighting, a single soft key from the upper-left/side creating crisp specular highlights on the bottle and subtle texture on the fur. Shadows are deep and clean, with controlled falloff. Composition: vertical frame, centered bottle in the lower-middle, paw dominates the upper-right diagonal, strong graphic shape, premium editorial product-photo feel. Texture: detailed fur, sharp claw reflections, viscous liquid with smooth glossy surface tension, drips and droplets visible. Color grading Overall tone: ultra-dark, near-black background with a clean, velvety shadow floor. Contrast: high contrast; keep blacks deep but preserve micro-detail in fur texture and bottle edges (no muddy blacks). Saturation: restrained overall; crimson red is the only strong saturated color (hero accent). Highlights: controlled speculars on glass and liquid; add subtle bloom/halation only on the brightest red highlights (very light). Shadows: neutral-to-cool blacks (slightly cold), helping the red pop even stronger. Filmic finish: subtle grain (optional), mild vignette (optional), slightly reduced clarity in the deepest shadows to keep it elegant, but keep the liquid and claws crisp. Palette keywords: deep black, noir studio, single red accent, glossy crimson, high contrast, editorial still life.
Sep 11, 202610
Read the full promptWhite Cup On Oak CounterSquare close-up of a barista's hands setting a plain ceramic cup on a pale oak counter. The cup is completely uniform matte white #FFFFFF — no sleeve, no sticker, no printing, no lettering, no mark of any kind on any surface. Hands and forearms sharp, counter grain visible. Background: cool blurred café interior at f/2.8, reduced to soft slate blue #2B4C7E and pale grey-blue #B8C4CE shapes — no menu boards, no signage, no price cards, no readable or letter-like forms anywhere. Cool daylight through a shopfront window from the left, even and clean, soft shadow under the cup. Camera slightly above hand level, 50mm, hands and cup in sharp focus. Palette: white #FFFFFF dominant, #B8C4CE background, #2B4C7E accents. Morning coffee shop.
Aug 27, 202620
Read the full promptAfghan Hound Teacup SofaWhimsical cinematic outdoor portrait with a humorous fashion vibe. A long-haired elegant sighthound (Afghan hound / borzoi-like) sits upright on a vintage upholstered armchair or small couch. The dog has very long silky light-blonde/cream fur with darker grayish strands, flowing like hair. It wears orange-brown sunglasses with dark lenses (retro style). One front paw is raised, holding a white ceramic teacup (large cup) as if making a toast. The dog looks toward the camera, calm and composed. The chair/couch has a plaid/checkered fabric in warm earthy tones (brown, burgundy, beige) with visible texture. Background is a lush green garden hedge/trees, heavily blurred with strong bokeh. The composition is vertical with lots of negative space above, subject placed lower center. Soft late-afternoon light, gentle highlights on fur and cup, cozy surreal editorial mood. Lighting: natural outdoor light, soft and warm, like golden hour; subtle rim light on fur; no harsh shadows. Composition & optics: medium shot, shallow depth of field; background creamy bokeh; film photo feel; subject sharp. Color grading Overall tone: warm vintage film look with green-dominant background and warm skin-like highlights on fur. Contrast: medium contrast, slightly lifted blacks (soft matte) to feel filmic and cozy. Saturation: moderate; greens slightly muted/olive; oranges/browns in glasses and plaid subtly emphasized. Highlights: warm highlights (soft golden tint), gentle bloom/halation on bright fur strands and cup edges. Shadows: cool-to-neutral shadows (slight green/cyan bias) to keep the garden depth, but not too teal. Grain & texture: light film grain, slight softness/low clarity to enhance the dreamy analog vibe. Finishing: subtle vignette to draw attention to the dog; keep background blur smooth and creamy. Palette keywords: warm film, olive greens, cozy browns, golden hour, matte blacks, vintage editorial, dreamy bokeh.
Aug 27, 202620
Read the full promptSanta Hat Cat FlashCandid flash photo at night in a snowy outdoor setting. In the center: a white cat sitting upright, wearing a red Santa hat with a white pom-pom. The cat has small gold sunglasses (retro, oval) and a gold chain necklace with a round pendant. The cat’s mouth is open with the tongue out, as if mid-meow or laughing — funny, chaotic holiday vibe. On both sides, partially in frame, there are two black cats: one on the left in shadow, and one on the right wearing a red collar. They face inward toward the center cat. The cats are standing among cardboard boxes in the foreground. Background: snow-covered ground and a large snowy evergreen tree with tiny warm string lights glowing (bokeh dots). A wall or vertical surface appears on the right edge. Light snowfall or small particles may be visible. Lighting: strong direct on-camera flash — bright foreground, hard-ish shadows, shiny reflections on the gold sunglasses and chain; background falls off into darker blues. Composition & optics: snapshot framing, slightly wide, center subject sharp; background softly out of focus; authentic point-and-shoot / film photo feel. Color grading Overall tone: “flash film photo” / disposable camera look. White balance: cool ambient (blue night snow), but flash adds neutral-to-warm highlights on fur. Contrast: medium-high; deep shadows at edges, but keep fur detail on the white cat (avoid clipping). Saturation: moderate; let red Santa hat and gold accessories pop; keep snow cool and slightly desaturated. Highlights: bright flash highlights with a bit of specular shine on metal; slight halation around the warm tree lights. Shadows: cool navy/blue shadows; mild green shift is okay for nostalgic film vibe. Finishing: visible film grain, a little noise; subtle vignette; slight softness/low clarity like point-and-shoot lens. Palette keywords: cool blue snow + warm fairy lights, flash photography, holiday kitsch, gold accents, candid snapshot, film grain.
Sep 11, 202620
Read the full promptGreen Rain Frozen MidairPhotoreal cinematic still. Night rooftop, rain-soaked concrete. One person suspended horizontally mid-air at frame center, spine arched back, arms flung wide, long black coat and hair frozen mid-flare, weightless, not falling. Around them thousands of raindrops hang static as hard glass beads, a wide ring of frozen matter circling the body. Plain parapet and bare ventilation ducts behind, no signage, no lettering, no logos. Grade: heavy green cast throughout, crushed near-black green #0B1410 sky and shadows, mossy midtones #2E4034 on concrete, pale green-white #C8D6C0 rim light tracing the figure and every droplet, everything else desaturated to grey. One high hard source behind the subject, cold, no amber, no blue. Waist level, 24mm, f/8, all sharp. Top third and bottom-left empty and quiet. 35mm grain, deep shadow contrast.
Jun 18, 202610
Read the full promptCorkboard Color Mood BoardDense square collage mood board pinned to a corkboard, edges of pins visible. Overlapping unbranded source images at varied angles: an oil painting with rich greens, a glowing orange sunset over hills, a generic unlabeled product box, a swatch of patterned fabric, a leaf macro, a ceramic bowl. Each image is a distinct color world, source for palette extraction. Warm accent light pools across the cluster, deepening shadows between layered prints. Palette: muted gold #C9A24B dominant, charcoal-brown #23201A board gaps, forest green #3E7C5A from the painting. Lighting: mixed warm tungsten from upper right, soft glow, no flat fill. Camera: slightly angled top-down, f/5.6, full cluster sharp, edges fall into shadow.

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