
Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 is Google's latest AI image generation model that combines the advanced capabilities of Nano Banana Pro with the speed of Gemini Flash to deliver high-fidelity image generation, faster editing, and enhanced creative control.
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Updated:Feb 28, 2026
What is Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 is Google's next-generation AI image model built on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image technology. It represents a significant upgrade that merges the sophisticated features of Nano Banana Pro with improved speed and accessibility. The model is now available across Google's ecosystem including the Gemini API in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, Google Search, and Firebase. As the successor to both the standard Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro variants, it serves as Google's unified solution for AI-powered image generation and editing.
Key Features of Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) is Google's latest AI image generation model that combines the advanced features of Nano Banana Pro with the speed of Gemini Flash. It offers high-quality image generation and faster editing capabilities, maintaining character consistency across multiple images, supporting text rendering and localization, and providing up to 4K resolution output. The model is integrated with Google's real-time web search information to create more accurate visuals and is available through various Google products including Gemini app, Search, and AI Studio.
Subject Consistency: Maintains character resemblance of up to 5 characters and fidelity of up to 14 objects in a single workflow, enabling consistent storytelling and narrative building
Advanced Text Integration: Renders accurate text directly into images with support for multiple languages and translations, ideal for creating marketing materials and multilingual content
High-Resolution Output: Supports up to 4K resolution output with enhanced lighting, richer textures, and sharper details while maintaining Flash-level speed
World Knowledge Integration: Leverages real-time information from web search to create more accurate and contextually relevant visuals
Use Cases of Nano Banana 2
Marketing and Advertising: Create marketing mockups, promotional materials, and localized advertising content with consistent branding and accurate text rendering
Educational Content: Generate accurate visual materials for educational purposes, leveraging the model's enhanced world knowledge and detail preservation
Content Creation: Develop storyboards, create character-consistent narratives, and produce visual content for social media and digital platforms
Product Visualization: Generate high-quality product renders and marketing materials with accurate text placement and brand consistency
Pros
Combines speed of Flash with Pro-level features
Improved subject consistency and character preservation
Integration with real-time web search for accuracy
Wide availability across Google products and services
Cons
May include hallucinations even with reference images
Sometimes alters user-submitted photos during editing
Higher cost for 4K image generation
Requires paid API key for developer access
How to Use Nano Banana 2
Access Nano Banana 2: You can access Nano Banana 2 through multiple platforms: Gemini app, Google Search, Google AI Studio, or Vertex AI. The easiest way is through the Gemini app or website.
Set up Google AI Studio (for developers): Go to Google AI Studio, create an account, and enable billing on your Google Cloud project. While prototyping in AI Studio is free, using the API requires payment ($0.039 per image).
Get API Key: If using AI Studio, an API key should be automatically created when you first log in. You can find and copy it from the API key management screen.
Generate Images: Either click the banana emoji to generate images or write your prompt request to the chatbot. Use format: '<Create/generate an image of> <subject> <action> <scene>'
Edit Images: Use text prompts to edit existing images. The model supports complex editing tasks like changing backgrounds, styles, or adding elements while maintaining character consistency.
Advanced Features: Utilize features like subject consistency (up to 5 characters), object fidelity (up to 14 objects), text rendering, and web search grounding for more accurate results.
Choose Output Quality: Select resolution options up to 4K. Note that 4K images cost more ($0.24) compared to 1K/2K images ($0.134).
Save and Share: Download your generated images. All images are watermarked with SynthID technology for AI detection purposes.
Nano Banana 2 FAQs
Nano Banana 2 (also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) is Google's latest AI image generation model that combines high-fidelity image generation with faster, advanced editing capabilities. It builds upon the Gemini model's broad world knowledge to create enhanced visuals.











