AI image model
Nano Banana 2 AI Image Generator
Choose Nano Banana 2 when the brief, source images, output tier, and framing all need to be selected explicitly before you generate.
Nano Banana 2 task directions
These local image examples are attributed to the Nano Banana family. They show task directions, not a benchmark between model versions.
Every card identifies whether it is a verified model-family example or a visual reference. Reference cards are not model benchmarks or before-and-after claims.
- Input contract
- Text prompt + up to 5 reference images
- Current controls
- Prompt length: Up to 20,000 characters · Output resolution: 1K / 2K / 4K · Framing: 15 aspect-ratio choices
- Selection boundary
- Compare Nano Banana 2 Lite when provider-selected output is acceptable. Compare Nano Banana Pro when more than the standard reference-image allowance is important, or GPT Image 2 when the current 1K framing menu is the main constraint.
Subject and setting
Use one clear subject and setting to test whether the written brief establishes the right visual starting point.
- Task direction
- Use one clear subject and setting to test whether the written brief establishes the right visual starting point.
Verified model-family example
Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
Composition direction
Use a deliberate frame and hierarchy to decide what the prompt or reference must preserve.
- Task direction
- Use a deliberate frame and hierarchy to decide what the prompt or reference must preserve.
Verified model-family example
Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
Detail and material cue
Specify the visible detail that should guide the result instead of treating the reference as a performance test.
- Task direction
- Specify the visible detail that should guide the result instead of treating the reference as a performance test.
Verified model-family example
Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.
- Create
- AI images
- Input
- Text prompt + up to 5 reference images
- Output
- 1K / 2K / 4K
Compare available settings with related models
Check whether the input, output, and framing controls fit the job before you open a workspace. This table does not treat the example media as a cross-model performance test.
Nano Banana 2
Current page
Reference-guided images with manual 1K, 2K, or 4K selection and broad framing.
- Input
- Text prompt + up to 5 reference images
- Prompt length
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Output resolution
- 1K / 2K / 4K
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Reference-guided image directions with broad framing and provider-selected output.
- Input
- Text prompt + up to 5 reference images
- Prompt length
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Output behavior
- Provider-selected output (no resolution selector)
Nano Banana Pro
Image work with up to eight approved references and manual 1K, 2K, or 4K selection.
- Input
- Text prompt + up to 8 reference images
- Prompt length
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Output resolution
- 1K / 2K / 4K
Nano Banana
Text-only image direction with flexible framing and provider-selected output.
- Input
- Text prompt only
- Prompt length
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Output behavior
- Provider-selected output (no resolution selector)
What you can control with Nano Banana 2
Plan the output before generating
Nano Banana 2 exposes 1K, 2K, and 4K selections alongside 15 current framing choices, so the intended delivery format can be decided up front.
Add reference images when they help
Nano Banana 2 currently supports up to 5 reference images. Only upload source material you are allowed to use.
Choose the available output settings
Current output tiers are 1K / 2K / 4K, with 15 aspect-ratio choices. Use the options shown in the workspace before generation.
Current Nano Banana 2 settings
These settings come from the current ImageStyle model configuration and help you decide whether the workflow fits the job.
| Setting | Current availability |
|---|---|
| Input | Text prompt + up to 5 reference images |
| Prompt length | Up to 20,000 characters |
| Output resolution | 1K / 2K / 4K |
| Framing | 15 aspect-ratio choices |
AI image model
When to choose Nano Banana 2
Reference-guided images with manual 1K, 2K, or 4K selection and broad framing.
Current workflow fit
Choose Nano Banana 2 when the brief, source images, output tier, and framing all need to be selected explicitly before you generate.
When to compare another model
Compare Nano Banana 2 Lite when provider-selected output is acceptable. Compare Nano Banana Pro when more than the standard reference-image allowance is important, or GPT Image 2 when the current 1K framing menu is the main constraint.
How to create an image with Nano Banana 2
Set the output tier and frame as part of the creative brief, then add references only for details that need a visible starting point.
- 1
Choose the delivery frame first
Select the output tier and aspect ratio that match the placement, then write the prompt around that composition.
- 2
Add references when needed
Upload approved reference images only when a defined visual starting point will help the result.
- 3
Choose output controls
Choose the result that fits the job from the current 1K / 2K / 4K options and 15 aspect-ratio choices.
- 4
Generate and review
Before public use, inspect visible text, product details, people, marks, and framing in the result.
Checks before you create and publish
- Treat the workspace as current
- Model availability and settings can change. Use the options shown in the current workspace before you submit.
- Use approved source material
- When you upload a reference image, confirm that you are allowed to use and publish it for the current project.
- Review the generated result
- Manually check any visible text, product information, and brand element that must be accurate before publishing.
Nano Banana 2 FAQ
- What should I know about Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2 Lite?
- Nano Banana 2 lets you select 1K, 2K, or 4K before generation. Nano Banana 2 Lite accepts prompts and references too, but its output tier is selected by the provider.
- How is Nano Banana 2 different from Nano Banana 2 Lite?
- Nano Banana 2 currently lets you select 1K, 2K, or 4K before generation. Nano Banana 2 Lite uses provider-selected output instead.
- Can I use reference images with Nano Banana 2?
- Yes. The current workflow supports up to 5 reference images. Only upload images you are allowed to use.
- What output settings does Nano Banana 2 currently offer?
- Current output tiers are 1K / 2K / 4K, with 15 aspect-ratio choices. The generation workspace is the source of truth for the options available at submission.
- What should I prepare before using Nano Banana 2?
- Prepare a clear visual direction. If the current model supports reference images, add approved images only when they help preserve a visual starting point.
- Can I publish a generated result without review?
- No. Before public use, manually review text, product details, people, marks, and any other element that must be accurate.
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Capability source: Current ImageStyle image-model configuration.