Nano Banana 2 brings improved image generation features to Gemini for free
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google has announced Nano Banana 2, with improved image quality and more consistent character design in the free version.
- It can now generate text more accurately and translate it into different languages.
- Nano Banana 2 can generate images in up to 4K resolution.
Overview
Google’s Nano Banana has been one of Gemini’s most loved features since its launch in August 2024. Later in 2025, Google enhanced the image generator with better reasoning and comprehension skills powered by Gemini 3 Pro, but those upgrades were limited to paying Gemini subscribers. Nano Banana 2 extends many of those improvements to a broader user base while keeping generation speed fast.
New Image Generation Model
Nano Banana 2 uses the Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model. According to Google, the model leverages Gemini’s real‑world perception and pulls information and images from the web in real time, delivering more accurate and realistic results.
Text Accuracy & Multilingual Support
If you’ve previously encountered gibberish or stray characters in generated text, Nano Banana 2 aims to fix those issues. The update also improves stylized text on graphics and adds the ability to translate text within images, simplifying localization for different regions.
Consistency Across Multiple Images
- Supports consistency for up to five characters across a series of images.
- Can combine up to 14 different objects from input images into a single output (a capability previously limited to Nano Banana Pro).
- Handles more complex instructions without losing nuance.
Higher Resolution Output
Nano Banana 2 raises the maximum image resolution from 2K to 4K. Users can now choose between 2K and 4K output sizes.
Availability
Nano Banana 2 replaces the previous generation across several Google products:
- Gemini
- Google Search
- Google AI Studio
- Paid API
- Google Ads
It is also being integrated into Google’s AI creative studio, Flow, which recently received an image‑generation enhancement.