Nano Banana 2.1 - AI Image Generator

Create detailed images and reference-guided edits with Nano Banana 2.1. Bring products, portraits, and designs to life in up to 4K.

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Nano Banana 2.1 promotional artwork with a woman wearing headphones, chrome lettering, and a blue and pink city backdrop

See what Nano Banana 2.1 can create

Explore official examples of poster design, expressive layouts, cinematic scenes, and fine natural detail.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 DESERT and HORIZON outdoor poster designs

Posters & typography

Outdoor campaign posters combine photographs, large headlines, and supporting text into deliberate graphic layouts.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 examples of Swiss graphic design, a retro poster, and a winter website mockup

Visual design

Swiss-inspired grids, retro color, and a winter website concept show different ways to organize a visual brief.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 macro image of delicate dried hydrangea flowers against a dark background

Natural detail

Delicate hydrangea veins and soft lighting demonstrate the model’s approach to texture, depth, and natural-looking images.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 example of a woman in a green dress on yellow stairs outside a pink motel

Cinematic light and color

A green dress, yellow stairs, and a pink motel become a cohesive scene with a defined palette and natural afternoon light.

Key features of Nano Banana 2.1

See how reference images guide product scenes, character compositions, and local edits in these official Google DeepMind examples.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 product consistency example showing a reference bag and three new settings

One product, a whole campaign

A reference photograph of a peach shoulder bag becomes three styled product scenes. New backdrops, surfaces, and lighting give each image its own mood while keeping the bag recognizable. This official example shows how Nano Banana 2.1 can help carry a product through a coordinated campaign.

  • Use a clear reference to guide the product’s shape, color, and material.
  • Change the setting and lighting for different campaign directions.
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Official Nano Banana 2.1 example combining individual fashion model references into one group photograph

Bring separate references into one scene

Individual fashion references become a shared editorial composition. Nano Banana 2.1 uses the input images to guide recognizable people and outfits while creating a new setting and arrangement. Review faces, clothing, and small details when combining several subjects.

  • Provide a distinct reference for each person in the composition.
  • Describe placement, shared lighting, and the overall scene.
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Official Nano Banana 2.1 masked editing example, with an input dandelion seed and four new backgrounds

Change the scene. Keep the subject.

This official editing sequence places the same dandelion seed into new environments using a marked area and a written instruction.

  • Start with a clear reference image and identify the subject you want to preserve.
  • Describe the new setting, light, or material. Keep each edit focused on a specific change.
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How to use Nano Banana 2.1

Choose Nano Banana 2.1, add a prompt or reference images, and create in the image studio.

  1. 01

    Choose Nano Banana 2.1

    Open the image studio with Nano Banana 2.1 selected. Start from a text prompt or add reference images for an edit.

  2. Describe your image or edit

    02

    Describe your image or edit

    Name the subject, setting, lighting, and composition. Add reference images when you want to preserve a product, face, or visual style.

  3. Generate, inspect, and refine

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    Generate, inspect, and refine

    Choose the aspect ratio, 1K, 2K, or 4K output, and image count. Review the credit cost, generate, then download or refine the result from History.

Made for the images your work needs

Explore campaign visuals, product photography, and detailed image concepts with a brief you can keep refining.

Official Nano Banana 2.1 DESERT and HORIZON outdoor poster designs

Campaigns with a clear visual message

Build a poster around a subject, a short headline, and a defined visual hierarchy. Specify the words, composition, and color palette, then use a reference to refine the layout. Check small text and spelling before putting the image into a campaign.

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Official Nano Banana 2.1 product consistency example showing a reference bag and three new settings

Product visuals with a consistent identity

Use a product photo to explore new backgrounds, materials, and lighting. Keep the features that identify the product in your instructions, then make focused changes to the setting. A coordinated set of visuals can support a product page, social launch, or seasonal campaign.

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Official Nano Banana 2.1 macro image of delicate dried hydrangea flowers against a dark background

Texture, light, and natural detail

Describe the material, camera distance, and lighting to explore a detailed visual idea. Nano Banana 2.1 supports output up to 4K, with room to inspect delicate textures and refine the result for editorial or creative work.

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Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro

Two models in Google’s image family, with different generations of creative and editing capabilities.

Nano Banana 2.1

The latest generation of Nano Banana

Based on Gemini 3.6 Flash, Nano Banana 2.1 improves visual design, subject consistency, and local editing while supporting 1K, 2K, and 4K images.

  • Create posters, product scenes, and natural-looking images.
  • Guide edits with text and multiple reference images.
  • Generate, download, and refine images in the same studio.
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Nano Banana Pro

Reference-led generation and editing

Nano Banana Pro is the Gemini 3 Pro Image model. Use it for image creation and reference-based edits, and compare results against the same creative brief when choosing a model.

  • Generate and edit from a detailed visual brief.
  • Use references to guide characters, products, and style.
  • Work with 1K, 2K, and 4K output options.
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Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2

Google’s published evaluations show improvements across generation, character consistency, and image editing.

Official evaluationNano Banana 2Nano Banana 2.1
Image generation preference990 ± 71050 ± 14
General image editing938 ± 111026 ± 12
Multi-character consistency978 ± 101106 ± 14
Mask / sketch editing965 ± 121049 ± 15

Source: Google’s October 2026 model card. Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 use Thinking configurations. Values include the reported uncertainty; these are Google’s evaluations, not independent tests by Vuppo. Read the model card

Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ

What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s AI model for creating and editing images. It supports output up to 4K and uses your written instructions and reference photos to guide the result. You can create a new scene, change an existing photo, or develop a series around the same product or character.

What can I create with Nano Banana 2.1 on Vuppo?

On Vuppo, you can create product scenes, portraits, social posts, posters, and illustrations. Start with a description or upload photos to change a background, explore an outfit, or try a different art style. Set the aspect ratio, resolution, and image count in the studio, then save or refine your results.

How can I get better results with reference images?

Add up to 14 reference images. Choose sharp, well-lit photos and include useful angles of the person or product. Explain the role of each image, such as the subject, clothing, background, or visual style. Name the details you want to keep, and avoid references that give conflicting directions.

What has improved since Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2.1 improves visual design, image detail, and how closely edits follow your instructions. Google also reports stronger consistency for people and products, including work guided by several references. These improvements can help when refining a scene or building related images around a shared subject.

How should I write prompts for Nano Banana 2.1?

Describe what the image is for, then specify the subject, setting, lighting, composition, and style. Put any text you want in the image in quotation marks. For an edit, say what to change and what to preserve. Make one focused adjustment at a time, such as changing the background while keeping the product and camera angle.

Your next image starts with Nano Banana 2.1

Describe your idea, add reference images, and create with Nano Banana 2.1 in the image studio.

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