Google reveals Nano Banana 2 AI image model, coming to Gemini today

Source: Ars Technica

With Nano Banana 2, Google promises consistency for up to five characters at a time and accurate rendering of as many as 14 different objects per workflow. Richer textures and “vibrant” lighting aim to aid visual storytelling, while the model now supports a broader range of aspect ratios and resolutions—from 512 px square up to 4K widescreen.

Example images

Water‑cycle infographic

Prompt:
High‑quality flat‑lay photography creating a DIY infographic that simply explains how the water cycle works, arranged on a clean, light‑gray textured background. The visual story flows from left to right in clear steps. Simple, clean black arrows are hand‑drawn onto the background to guide the viewer’s eye. The overall mood is educational, modern, and easy to understand. The image is shot from a top‑down, bird’s‑eye view with soft, even lighting that minimizes shadows and keeps the focus on the process.

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Museum Clos Lucé in Synthetic Cubism

Prompt:
Create an image of Museum Clos Lucé in the style of bright‑colored Synthetic Cubism. No text. Aspect ratio 16:9.

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Farm scene with 14 characters

Prompt:
Create an image of these 14 characters and items having fun at the farm. The overall atmosphere is fun, silly, and joyful. It is strictly important to keep identity consistent for all 14 characters and items.

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Availability

Nano Banana 2 will replace both the standard and Pro variants of Nano Banana across the Gemini app, Search, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Flow. In the Gemini app and on the website, Nano Banana 2 serves as the image generator for the Fast, Thinking, and Pro settings. While a dedicated “Nano Banana 2 Pro” may appear later, the current release is the “Flash” image model.