Nano Banana 2.1
AI Image Generator

Use Nano Banana 2.1 to turn a description into a portrait, product image, poster, or illustration, or upload a reference and explain what to keep and change.

Nano Banana 2.1 Side-by-Side Model Comparison

Side-by-side examples generated by NanoPic from identical English text-to-image prompts across Nano Banana 2.1, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, and Nano Banana Pro at a 1:1 ratio and requested 2K resolution. Single generation per prompt; results vary and do not represent a general performance ranking.

Golden-hour portrait

An editorial portrait scene set next to a window in warm light. Compare Nano Banana 2.1 with the other models to inspect skin texture, flyaway hair, fabric folds, and soft rim lighting.

1:1 · 2K
Nano Banana 2.12048 × 2048
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst2048 × 2048
Nano Banana Pro2048 × 2048
Prompt

Photorealistic editorial portrait of a woman in her early thirties with natural skin texture, shoulder-length dark hair, and a calm expression, standing beside a sunlit window at golden hour. Warm rim light, soft shadows, subtle film grain, realistic fabric and hair detail, chest-up framing, no text, no logos, no watermark.

What Can You Create with Nano Banana 2.1?

Create focused assets from scratch or iterate on concepts across common creative workflows.

Editorial close-up portrait of a woman in warm golden-hour light beside a window

Portraits and Character Studies

Direct facial lighting, wardrobe, and mood for expressive human and stylized subjects.

Cobalt-blue ceramic teapot and cup on a pale stone table with soft morning sunlight

Product Scenes and Materials

Use Nano Banana 2.1 to set clean tabletop staging, surface reflections, and soft shadows for packaging, hardware, or ceramics.

Graphic design poster featuring a geometric sun illustration and clean typography

Posters and Illustrations

For posters and illustrations, ask Nano Banana 2.1 for a balanced composition with focal areas and useful negative space.

Edit Reference Images with Nano Banana 2.1

Upload a starting image and describe what to carry over and what to change, then guide Nano Banana 2.1 with a natural-language prompt.

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Add a clear reference photo of the subject, product, or character you want to build on.

  2. 2

    Describe the change

    Tell Nano Banana 2.1 which features to keep and what new background, lighting, or medium to apply.

  3. 3

    Generate and review

    Run the task and inspect the result. Tweak your wording or add supporting references as needed.

Nano Banana 2.1 edit result: Change background
Nano Banana 2.1 edit resultOriginal referenceOriginal reference
Prompt

Keep the cobalt-blue ceramic teapot and cup from the reference image, preserving their shape, handle curves, and smooth gloss glaze. Place them on a warm cream studio table in front of a soft neutral backdrop with clean studio fill light.

See three edits made with Nano Banana 2.1 from the same reference image. To try one, use the prompt and upload a reference above.

Nano Banana 2.1 Settings and Parameters

Auto

Aspect Ratio

Nano Banana 2.1 defaults to Auto. Choose from 1:1, 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, 8:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, or 21:9 to match your distribution target.

1K / 2K / 4K

Output Resolution

Nano Banana 2.1 supports 1K, 2K, or 4K output. Start at 1K for rapid drafting and switch higher when fine details matter.

14

Reference Images

Add up to 14 JPEG, PNG, or WebP reference files to Nano Banana 2.1, with a limit of 20MB per image.

Credit Cost

The displayed credit cost is reserved when you submit a task, settled once completed, and released back to your balance if the task confirms failure.

How to Generate Images with Nano Banana 2.1

  1. 01

    Describe your concept

    Describe the subject, environment, lighting, and framing you want Nano Banana 2.1 to create in clear sentences.

  2. 02

    Add optional references

    Upload up to 14 reference images (JPEG, PNG, or WebP, up to 20MB each) to guide composition, color, or subject style.

  3. 03

    Pick ratio and resolution

    Keep Auto or select an aspect ratio. Output defaults to 1K, with 2K and 4K available when you need extra detail.

  4. 04

    Check credits and generate

    Review the credit cost before submitting a Nano Banana 2.1 task, then view the finished output in the results panel.

A plan for your next creation

Choose a subscription or a one-time credit pack. Nano Banana 2.1 uses credits based on the output resolution. View full model credit rates

Nano Banana 2.1 Frequently Asked Questions

Bring Your Ideas into Frame

Set your prompt and aspect ratio to start creating with Nano Banana 2.1, from new scenes to reference edits.

Start Creating