Lime soda bottle and citrus on a teal plinth, generated with Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2

Generate product visuals, ad variations and image edits with Gemini 3.1 Flash Image.

Powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image

  • Explore ad and campaign variations
  • Handle prompt-based generation and plain-language edits in one model
  • Ground real-world campaigns with Google Search and scale with Gemini Batch API

Use the standard generation form for individual images and edits. Explore Gemini Batch for larger image sets.

Compare with Nano Banana Pro

Who it's for

Who should start with Nano Banana 2

The strongest case for Nano Banana 2 is not abstract capability. It is that it fits the people who need a reliable default, fast turnarounds, and lower creative production cost.

Social media managers

Use it when you need more campaign, thumbnail, and promo variations quickly without turning every post into a premium-model expense.

Ecommerce teams and store owners

A good default when the job is product visuals, banner updates, background changes, and other repeatable commercial image work.

Growth marketers

Strong when the real need is testing more creative directions, refreshing ads faster, and finding one winning concept without burning budget.

Boutique agencies

Useful as the default model for everyday client work, with Nano Banana Pro reserved for the harder, higher-stakes briefs.

Lean creative teams

A good fit when one team needs one dependable image model that can generate, edit, and iterate without bouncing between tools.

Brand and campaign teams

Useful when factual place-based creative, reference-heavy direction, and wide-format assets matter as much as raw generation speed.

Less ideal for

Check these details before committing to a result.

The hardest layout and composition briefs

Dense scenes and complex layouts need careful review. Compare the output with your required object placement and text hierarchy.

Edits with strict preservation requirements

Use the source image to check faces, labels and small details. Try another model or manual editing when the result changes something essential.

A final campaign hero

Review the image at its intended display size. Compare several candidates before choosing the one to publish.

Where it fits

How Nano Banana 2 fits in the current lineup

Choose a model according to your inputs, output requirements and credit budget.

Start with a small set of representative prompts, then compare the results before choosing a model for a larger batch.

Nano Banana 2

Best for

Fast, affordable, general-purpose generation and editing across a wide range of commercial image tasks.

Tradeoff

Review difficult compositions and detailed edits against your references.

Nano Banana Pro

Best for

Another Gemini option to test on detailed compositions, reference-guided edits and text-heavy images.

Tradeoff

Compare the current credit estimate and the outputs from your own prompts.

Other image models

Best for

Trying a different approach to lighting, typography, product scenes or editing.

Tradeoff

Available settings and results vary by model. The linked comparisons show specific test sets.

Working with the model

Plan your next image set

Start with a few directions, review the results, then choose the settings for the larger set.

When the workload gets large, the next step is Gemini Batch API inside HummingBytes for cheaper high-volume generation rather than running everything interactively. When accuracy or consistency matters, you can also ground prompts with Google Search and work from up to 14 reference images.

Explore variations

Try different ad, banner, poster and product-image directions in one working session.

Check the credit estimate

Choose the model and output settings, then check the total before starting a larger run.

Fewer tool switches

Handle prompt-based generation, text-heavy visuals, and conversational edits in one model instead of splitting the work across multiple specialist tools.

Cheaper high-volume runs

Push larger workloads into Gemini Batch API when you need dozens or hundreds of images and want the cost per result to come down.

Review before repeating

Use a small trial to find a useful direction before generating more variations.

Where to go next

Compare model results, explore a feature, or find a starting point for your next project.

Prompt starters

Start with a prompt that matches the way this model is actually used

Keep the list short and varied. These prompts are meant to help you get moving immediately, not fill the page with generic examples.

Product photo

Premium ecommerce hero shot

Create a premium ecommerce hero image of a skincare bottle on a clean stone surface with soft daylight, crisp label readability, realistic reflections, and a polished but believable commercial finish.

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Poster

Poster with one clear headline

Design a cinematic poster for a Patagonia photo exhibition with one clean headline, restrained typography, deep navy negative space, and premium editorial composition.

Try this prompt
Lifestyle

Realistic lifestyle campaign scene

Create a realistic lifestyle ad image of a couple sharing coffee on a bright city terrace, shot with natural light, believable styling, and a polished commercial feel.

Try this prompt
Image edit

Background replacement without subject drift

Using the uploaded image, keep the subject's identity, expression, clothing, and framing intact. Replace only the background with a modern hotel lobby lit by soft daylight.

Try this prompt
Grounded ad

Location-based campaign with real landmarks

Create a grounded travel campaign image for Santiago, Chile with an accurate Costanera Center skyline, Andes mountains, a sleek metro crossing at sunset, and one clean campaign headline in the open sky.

Try this prompt

Nano Banana 2 FAQ

What is Nano Banana 2?
Nano Banana 2 is Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, available on HummingBytes for image generation and prompt-based editing.
Is Nano Banana 2 good for image editing?
It supports prompt-based edits from reference images. Compare the result with the source to check product details, faces and any parts that should remain unchanged.
Is Nano Banana 2 good for text rendering?
Yes. It is one of the better starting points for posters, menus, tickets, labels, and other images where readable text matters.
When should I use Nano Banana 2 instead of Nano Banana Pro?
Try both with a representative prompt and compare the result and credit estimate. The linked comparison page shows matched examples to help you choose.
Can I use Nano Banana 2 for product photos?
Yes. It is a good fit for product-photo generation and product-photo editing when the job values speed, readability, and strong commercial polish.
Can I run Nano Banana 2 in batch for cheaper large-volume image generation?
Yes. When you need dozens or hundreds of Nano Banana 2 images and turnaround is less urgent, Gemini Batch API is the cheaper path inside HummingBytes. See Gemini Batch image generation

Your next image

Try Nano Banana 2 with your own idea.

Write a prompt, add a reference if needed, and review your first result.