Nano Banana 2.1
SelectedBest for: Most new projects
The default model here. It is the cheapest per image, scored highest in Google's tests, and beats Nano Banana 2 on infographics, multi-character scenes and reference-based edits.
Google's Nano Banana 2.1 image model, released October 6, 2026
Nano Banana 2.1 Image Generator
Create images from a text prompt or edit your own photos with Nano Banana 2.1. Add up to 10 reference images, choose an aspect ratio and a 1K, 2K or 4K output, then download the result. No API key or code needed.
Text to image & photo editing
Up to 10 reference images
1K, 2K or 4K output
Generates with Google's Nano Banana 2.1First image free · No credit card requiredIndependent tool, not affiliated with Google
Portrait photographyGolden hour35mm
A candid 35mm film portrait of an elderly fisherman mending a bright yellow net on a harbor wall at golden hour, weathered hands, soft grain, shallow depth of field.
Anime scenesCozyIllustration
A cozy anime-style illustration of a girl reading by a rain-streaked window in a tiny bookshop café, warm lamplight, a sleeping orange cat, soft pastel palette, no text.
Food photographyOverheadEditorial
An overhead editorial food photograph of handmade ramen bowls with soft-boiled eggs and scallions on a rustic wooden table, chopsticks, linen napkins, natural window light, warm tones.
3D charactersClayPlayful
A cute clay-style 3D character of a small robot gardener watering a potted lemon tree, rounded shapes, soft studio light, pastel mint background, tactile fingerprint texture.
PostersTypographyRetro
A retro travel poster with the bold headline "VISIT THE MOON", a silver rocket above a pale crater landscape, navy, cream and banana-yellow palette, flat print, no other text.
Interior designArchitectureMinimal
A calm Japandi living room with a low oak sofa, a paper lantern, linen curtains and a single olive tree, soft morning light, wide-angle architectural photograph, muted earth tones.
Portrait photographyGolden hour35mm
A candid 35mm film portrait of an elderly fisherman mending a bright yellow net on a harbor wall at golden hour, weathered hands, soft grain, shallow depth of field.
Anime scenesCozyIllustration
A cozy anime-style illustration of a girl reading by a rain-streaked window in a tiny bookshop café, warm lamplight, a sleeping orange cat, soft pastel palette, no text.
Food photographyOverheadEditorial
An overhead editorial food photograph of handmade ramen bowls with soft-boiled eggs and scallions on a rustic wooden table, chopsticks, linen napkins, natural window light, warm tones.
3D charactersClayPlayful
A cute clay-style 3D character of a small robot gardener watering a potted lemon tree, rounded shapes, soft studio light, pastel mint background, tactile fingerprint texture.
PostersTypographyRetro
A retro travel poster with the bold headline "VISIT THE MOON", a silver rocket above a pale crater landscape, navy, cream and banana-yellow palette, flat print, no other text.
Interior designArchitectureMinimal
A calm Japandi living room with a low oak sofa, a paper lantern, linen curtains and a single olive tree, soft morning light, wide-angle architectural photograph, muted earth tones.
What Is Nano Banana 2.1?
Nano Banana 2.1 is an image generation and editing model from Google, released on October 6, 2026. It is an update to Nano Banana 2 and is based on Gemini 3.6 Flash. "Nano Banana" is Google DeepMind's name for its Gemini image models; in the Gemini API this version is gemini-nano-banana-2.1, and Google recommends it over Nano Banana 2 for new projects.
Google positions it as the efficient counterpart to Nano Banana Pro, not a replacement: it costs less per image and scored higher in Google's own editing and infographic tests. Nano Banana 2.1 returns images and text, not video. Developers reach it through Google's Gemini API; this independent site lets you use it in your browser without code or an API key.
SHOWCASE
Nano Banana 2.1 Examples and Prompts
Every image here was made with Nano Banana 2.1 in this generator. Hover over an image, or tap it on a touch screen, to see its prompt and settings, then use the prompt as a starting point for your own image.
Show prompt and settings
A clean infographic titled "How Coffee Is Made" with five numbered steps from cherry to cup, simple flat icons, short labels, cream background, coffee-brown and green palette.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 3:4
Show prompt and settings
Four friends of different ages laughing around a campfire under a starry sky, every face clearly lit by warm firelight, pine forest silhouettes, cinematic documentary photograph.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
Show prompt and settings
A close-up of fluffy stacked pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup dripping down the sides, morning window light, shallow depth of field, cozy café table.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 4:5
Show prompt and settings
A packaging mockup for a fictional tea brand called "Mori Leaf": three matte paper boxes in sage, clay and ink colors with simple botanical line art, on a linen surface.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 3:2
Show prompt and settings
A tiny isometric 3D diorama of a cozy coffee shop on a floating square of land, warm interior lights, miniature people, soft pastel colors, clean white background.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1
Show prompt and settings
A wide website banner of rolling lavender fields at sunrise with the headline "Summer Collection" in elegant serif type on the left, soft haze, generous empty space.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 4:1
Show prompt and settings
A luxury skincare serum bottle in frosted green glass on wet black slate, water droplets, a single fern leaf, crisp studio lighting, premium beauty advertisement.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 4K
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1
Show prompt and settings
Cinematic concept art of a colossal desert research station under twin suns, small rovers kicking up dust, towering antenna arrays, warm ochre haze, epic scale.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 21:9
Show prompt and settings
A gentle watercolor picture-book page of a small hedgehog carrying a lantern through a snowy forest, loose brushwork, soft blues and warm gold light, white paper texture.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
Show prompt and settings
A brutalist concrete spiral staircase seen from below, sunlight cutting through a round skylight, sharp geometric shadows, black-and-white architectural photograph.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
Show prompt and settings
A high-fashion editorial photo of a model in an oversized saffron wool coat walking across a white salt flat, strong shadows, minimal composition, bright midday light.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 2:3
Show prompt and settings
A tall vertical scroll painting of a misty waterfall with pine trees and a tiny red pavilion, traditional ink wash style, generous negative space, soft grey tones.
- Model
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Resolution
- 2K
- Aspect ratio
- 1:4
MODEL COMPARISON
Nano Banana 2.1 vs 2 vs Pro
Three Nano Banana models, three different trade-offs. The Google rows below come from Google's own documentation, API pricing and model card; the last two rows describe this site.
| Nano Banana 2.1 | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying model | Update to Nano Banana 2, based on Gemini 3.6 Flash | Gemini 3.1 Flash Image | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
| Released | October 6, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | November 20, 2025 |
| Output resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | 512px, 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Reference images (Gemini API) | Up to 14: 10 objects, 4 characters | Up to 14: 10 objects, 4 characters | Up to 14: 6 objects, 5 characters, 3 styles |
| Gemini API price per image (1K / 2K / 4K) | $0.0336 / $0.0504 / $0.113 | $0.067 / $0.101 / $0.151 | $0.134 / $0.134 / $0.24 |
| Overall preference, Google Elo | 1050 | 990 | 935 |
| Multi-character consistency, Google Elo | 1106 | 978 | 1011 |
| Infographic factuality, Google score | 0.521 | 0.179 | 0.265 |
| Aspect ratios on this site | 14 plus Auto, from 1:8 to 8:1 | 14 plus Auto, from 1:8 to 8:1 | 10 plus Auto, from 9:16 to 21:9 |
| Reference images on this site | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Up to 8 |
Where these numbers come from
The Elo scores come from Google's human-rater tests in the Nano Banana 2.1 model card (October 2026), not from independent testing, with thinking on for Nano Banana 2.1 and 2. Prices are Google's Gemini API list prices, not this site's credit prices. Some reviewers still prefer Nano Banana Pro's results on certain prompts, so compare outputs before you commit to a model for a final asset.
Nano Banana 2
Best for: Existing Nano Banana 2 workflows
Pick it to match a series you already made with Nano Banana 2. It uses the same controls, so switching takes one click.
Nano Banana Pro
Best for: Complex compositions with many style references
Built on Gemini 3 Pro Image, with up to 5 character and 3 style references. Its Gemini API price is about four times that of Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K.
HOW IT WORKS
How to Use Nano Banana 2.1 in Three Steps
You don't need a Gemini subscription, an API key or any code. Everything happens in the generator at the top of this page.
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Describe your image or upload a reference
Write the subject, setting, style, light and any exact words. To edit, switch to Image to Image, upload up to 10 PNG, JPG or WebP images, and describe the change. Name what must stay the same, such as a face or a logo.
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Choose the model and output settings
Nano Banana 2.1 is the default. Pick Auto or one of 14 aspect ratios, from 1:8 to 8:1, then 1K for quick ideas or 2K and 4K for final images and small text. The credit cost appears before you generate.
03
Generate, review and download
Preview the result, download it, or adjust the prompt and run it again. Every image is saved to your dashboard.
FEATURES
Nano Banana 2.1 Features
Every control in this generator maps to a documented Nano Banana 2.1 option.
Text to image from a full brief
Write up to 20,000 characters. A detailed brief helps Nano Banana 2.1 keep composition, style and small details on target.
Photo editing with up to 10 references
Swap a background, change an outfit, restyle a photo or place a product in a new scene.
Consistent characters and products
In Google's tests, Nano Banana 2.1 beat Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro on character and product consistency, ideal for a series with the same person or product.
Clearer text and infographics
Google reports better infographic design and accuracy than Nano Banana 2. Put exact words in quotation marks and use 2K or 4K, because small text can still blur at 1K.
1K, 2K or 4K resolution
Explore ideas at 1K, then move to 2K or 4K for print, product pages and large screens.
14 aspect ratios plus Auto
Choose from 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9, 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, 8:1. Tall 1:8 and wide 8:1 frames suit banners, strips and long layouts, or let Auto pick the frame for your prompt.
Good to know: Google's model card notes that small print can blur, left and right can get mixed up, and character consistency is not always perfect. Every image carries Google's invisible SynthID watermark. Mask editing and thinking levels exist in the Gemini API but are not offered in this generator yet.
USE CASES
What You Can Make with Nano Banana 2.1
Starting points for product, social, editorial and campaign work.
Product imagery
Place a product in a clean studio scene, then reuse the same reference to show it in new settings.
Social content
Make posts and carousels in the frame each platform needs, from square feeds to 9:16 stories.
Posters and infographics
Build text-led layouts, then check every word and number before you publish.
Characters and storyboards
Keep the same characters recognizable across scenes for comics and storyboards.
Mockups and UI concepts
Place an idea into a believable presentation scene, or sketch interface concepts with a clear visual hierarchy.
Marketing visuals
Create campaign assets that share one visual direction from image to image.
WHY CREATE HERE
Why Create with Nano Banana 2.1 Here
A simple web workspace for Nano Banana 2.1, with clear costs and a place to keep your images.
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Create or edit on one page
Start from a prompt or build on your own photos. Both modes live in one generator.
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See the cost before you generate
Each run shows its credit cost before you submit, based on the model and resolution you choose. Your first image is free, and failed generations cost nothing.
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Compare models without rewriting your prompt
Run the same prompt on Nano Banana 2.1, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro to compare them on your own subject. GPT Image 2.5 is also here when you need a transparent background.
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Keep every image in your dashboard
Every image is saved to your dashboard, so you can find and download it again later.
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Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ
Nano Banana 2.1 is Google's image generation and editing model, released on October 6, 2026. It updates Nano Banana 2 and creates images from text or reference images at 1K, 2K or 4K.
Google. Nano Banana is the name Google DeepMind gives its Gemini image models, including Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1.
No. This website is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Google offers Nano Banana 2.1 to developers through its Gemini API. This site reaches the model through an API provider, so you don't need your own key or any code.
Every account gets 1 free image after signing in, with no credit card required. After that, each image uses credits, and the cost depends on the model and resolution you pick. Google's own Gemini API has no free tier for Nano Banana 2.1.
Nano Banana 2.1 is newer and cheaper: its Gemini API price is about half of Nano Banana 2's at 1K and 2K, and Google's tests show clear gains in infographics, editing and multi-character consistency. Nano Banana 2 keeps a 512px option in the API that 2.1 dropped. You can use both models here.
In Google's own human-rater tests, Nano Banana 2.1 beat Nano Banana Pro on overall preference and on every editing task in the model card, at about a quarter of the API price per 1K image. Pro still takes more character and style references, and some reviewers prefer its results on certain prompts. You can try Nano Banana Pro in this generator and compare it on your own prompt.
Up to 10 per generation with Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana 2, and up to 8 with Nano Banana Pro. Google documents up to 14 references for Nano Banana 2.1 in the Gemini API, but this site's provider accepts 10.
Nano Banana 2.1 offers 1K, 2K or 4K output and 14 aspect ratios plus Auto, from tall 1:8 to wide 8:1. Images are delivered as PNG files.
No. Nano Banana 2.1 outputs images and text only. You can create a still here and animate it with a separate image-to-video tool.
No. The generator runs in your browser on desktop and mobile, and every image can be downloaded or found later in your dashboard.
Ready to Try Nano Banana 2.1?
Write one clear sentence or upload a photo to change. Your first Nano Banana 2.1 image is free, with no credit card required.
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