NanoBanana 2.1

Google released Nano Banana 2.1 on Oct 6, 2026

Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator

Create and edit images with Google's newest Nano Banana model. Sharp text, consistent characters and native 4K output.

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A cozy coffee shop at golden hour, 35mm film photo, warm light through the window, a neon sign in the window that reads "OPEN LATE"

ExampleA cozy coffee shop at golden hour, 35mm film photo, warm light through the window, a neon sign in the window that reads "OPEN LATE"

Nano Banana 2.1 prompt ideas

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Every example on this page was generated with Nano Banana 2.1 from the prompt shown with it.

What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is the latest image generation and editing model from Google DeepMind, released on October 6, 2026 as the successor to Nano Banana 2. It turns plain-language prompts into photos, illustrations, posters and product shots, and it edits existing pictures while keeping faces, products and layouts intact.

Compared with Nano Banana 2, version 2.1 renders sharper detail and more reliable text, keeps characters consistent across images and can change a selected region without touching the rest. On Google's Gemini API, image output also costs about half as much as before.

NanoBanana 2.1 puts the model in your browser. There is nothing to install and no code to write: describe the image, add reference photos if you like, and download the result in 1K, 2K or 4K.

Why creators pick Nano Banana 2.1

The same easy prompting that made Nano Banana popular, with sharper results and more control.

Isometric miniature of a small European old town on a floating island, a river and red-roof houses, soft daylight, highly detailed diorama

Native 4K output

Draft quickly in 1K, then render the final image in 2K or 4K with crisp textures, realistic lighting and natural skin tones.

1K / 2K / 4K

14

reference images per request

Consistent characters and products

Keep the same face, outfit, logo or product across a whole series of shots, ads or storyboard frames.

Every aspect ratio

Square posts, 9:16 stories, 21:9 cinematic frames and ultra-wide 4:1 or 8:1 panoramas.

Readable text in many languages

Put real words on posters, packaging, menus, infographics and thumbnails, in English, Chinese and other languages.

Precise, targeted edits

Swap a background, recolor a jacket or remove an object while the rest of the photo stays exactly as it was.

Grounded in Google Search

Turn on search grounding and Nano Banana 2.1 can draw on current information such as weather, events, places and products while it creates the image.

How to use Nano Banana 2.1 online

  1. Prompt

    A cozy coffee shop at golden hour, 35mm film photo, warm light through the window, a neon sign in the window that reads "OPEN LATE"

    Describe or upload

    Write a prompt for text to image, or upload up to 14 photos to edit or combine.

  2. 16:93:21:1
    1K6 credits2K8 credits4K12 credits

    Pick a format

    Choose the aspect ratio and a 1K, 2K or 4K resolution. The credit cost is shown before you generate.

  3. A cozy coffee shop at golden hour, 35mm film photo, warm light through the window, a neon sign in the window that reads "OPEN LATE"

    Generate and download

    Your image is usually ready in under a minute. Download it, or keep refining it with a follow-up edit.

Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro

How Google's current Nano Banana models compare, based on Google's published documentation and API pricing.

FeatureNano Banana 2.1Nano Banana 2Nano Banana Pro
ReleasedOct 6, 2026Feb 26, 2026Nov 20, 2025
Gemini API modelgemini-nano-banana-2.1gemini-3.1-flash-imagegemini-3-pro-image
Output sizes1K / 2K / 4K0.5K-4K1K / 2K / 4K
Thinking levelsMinimal, medium, highMinimal, highAlways on
Image output price (per 1M tokens)$30$60$120
Best forEveryday creation and editing at low costExisting apps that haven't switched yetMaximum fidelity for professional work

Model IDs, capabilities and Gemini API list prices as published by Google in October 2026. NanoBanana 2.1 charges simple per-image credits instead of tokens.

Simple, credit-based pricing

Pay per image. New accounts get free credits to try Nano Banana 2.1 first.

Basic

For trying ideas and occasional projects

$9.90/mo

  • 1,000 credits every month
  • About 166 images at 1K
  • 1K, 2K and 4K output
  • Up to 14 reference images
  • Commercial use
  • Private image history
  • Email support
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Pro

For creators who publish every week

$24.90/mo

  • 3,000 credits every month
  • About 500 images at 1K
  • 1K, 2K and 4K output
  • Up to 14 reference images
  • Commercial use
  • Private image history
  • Email support

Studio

For teams and high-volume production

$59.90/mo

  • 8,000 credits every month
  • About 1,333 images at 1K
  • 1K, 2K and 4K output
  • Up to 14 reference images
  • Commercial use
  • Private image history
  • Priority support

Subscription credits are added each billing period and unused credits expire when the period ends. Credit pack credits stay valid for 12 months. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ

Answers about the model, credits and your images. Still curious? Contact support from your dashboard.

Guides and updates

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Nano Banana 2.1: What's New and How to Use It

Oct 8, 2026 · NanoBanana 2.1 Team

Nano Banana 2.1: What's New and How to Use It

Google's Nano Banana 2.1 brings sharper images, better text, targeted edits and cheaper image output. Here's what changed, how it compares and how to get great results.

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