What a funny nickname for Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model – but Nano Banana is a groundbreaking AI-powered image editor built into the Gemini app.
Why It’s Gaining Popularity
Nano Banana is fast, consistent, and realistic. It can add elements like props, change backgrounds, and remove objects interfering with a scene – often in just seconds, while keeping the image looking believable compared to other AI image editors.
Watch as it transforms this finish-line photo into usable promotional image for race.
Did it create a new person? Yeah. Did it change the appearance of someone? Slightly. It’s AI and still not perfect, but overall, it’s a more usable photo for race promotion than it was.
How To Use Nano Banana
Here’s a quick guide for transforming your photo in Nano Banana – usually in less than a minute!
- Open Gemini app or Google AI Studio
- Choose “Create images” (look for the banana icon) to activate Nano Banana
- Upload your image or type a prompt if creating an image
- Write prompt (I.E. “add sunglasses” or “turn me into a knight”)
- Nano Banana edits the image in seconds
Quick Tips to Get Started
Be specific with your prompts:
- “Make me a mini Greek figurine on a shelf” – more focused output.
Use multi-step edits:
- Refine your image step by step – add a background, then a prop, and so on.
Blend multiple images:
- Want yourself in a scene with a your pet? Upload both images and let Nano Banana merge them.
Remember, it may not get details perfectly right – facial features or proportions sometimes change.