Nano Banana Pro is an AI image generation and editing tool that performs in-context image editing with text prompts, delivering consistent character preservation, scene retention, and 4K resolution output.
What is Nano Banana Pro?
Nano Banana Pro is an AI-powered image creation platform that combines text-to-image and image-to-image editing. It accepts text prompts and optional reference images (up to 30MB) and outputs 2K or 4K resolution images. The platform runs in a web browser and is developed by the team behind nanobanana.org. It uses a custom model (formerly Nano Banana 2) that integrates real-world knowledge via Gemini for accurate scene understanding.
Key Features
- Real-world Knowledge – Uses Gemini model to interpret prompts with factual accuracy, generate infographics, annotate pictures, or convert handwritten notes into diagrams.
- Clear Text Generation – Produces sharp, legible text within images for posters, diagrams, and product mockups. Supports specifying font types and handwriting styles.
- Perfect Style Transfer – Captures and applies artistic styles (oil painting, watercolor, illustration, photography) to new creations.
- 4K Ultra Resolution – Outputs up to 4K (4096×4096) resolution suitable for professional printing and commercial use.
- Consistent Character Editing – Maintains identity across multiple edits; example prompts show face feature retention and expression variations.
- Reference Image Support – Upload images (max 30MB) to guide style, character appearance, or composition. Also has library of preloaded inspirations.
- Credit System – Free credits on signup (20 free credits); each generation costs 12 credits. No credit card required to start.
Who is it for?
- Graphic designers – Create posters, product mockups, and infographics with embedded text and consistent branding.
- Content creators – Generate social media visuals, thumbnails, and ads with realistic or stylized characters.
- Photographers – Restore and colorize old photographs, or apply artistic styles to portraits.
- Marketers – Design promotional materials like movie posters, Vogue-style covers, and lifestyle photography.
What can you do with Nano Banana Pro?
- Realistic portrait editing – Upload a face photo and generate new poses, expressions, outfits, or backgrounds while preserving identity (e.g., "Woman in Pink Dress with Teddy Bear").
- Text-rich image creation – Generate posters with Japanese text, movie titles, and catchphrases that are legible and accurately placed.
- Style transfer on images – Upload a reference and apply oil painting, watercolor, or photographic styles to produce consistent results.
- Scene transformations – Change environment details (e.g., indoor to outdoor, day to night) while keeping the main subject unchanged.
How does Nano Banana Pro work?
The workflow is: select a model (Nano Banana Pro), optionally upload a reference image, write a text description, choose aspect ratio and resolution (up to 4K), and click "Start Creation". The AI analyzes both text and image context to generate the output. New users sign up for free to receive 20 credits and begin creating immediately.
Pricing
Nano Banana Pro operates on a freemium model. New users receive 20 free credits with no credit card required. Additional credits can be purchased; the referral program offers $1 per referral plus 20% commission on friend purchases.
FAQ
Is Nano Banana Pro free?
Yes, you can try it free for 20 credits. No credit card is required to sign up. After using the free credits, you can purchase more or earn through the referral program.
What resolution does Nano Banana Pro support?
It supports up to 4K ultra HD (4096×4096). The default output is 2K (2048×2048), and you can select 4K in the settings. Credit consumption remains the same (12 credits) for all resolutions.
