Nano Banana 2 - Free AI Image Generator & Editor
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Nano Banana 2 is the public name used for Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview. If you want the short version: on February 26, 2026, Google listed Nano Banana 2 in the Gemini API release notes as a high-efficiency image model for speed and high-volume use.
If you came here from older "nano banana" pages, start with this page first, then go deeper:
- Model overview and naming history: Nano Banana
- Free-access evaluation workflow: Nano Banana 2 Free
- Prompt library for practical use: Nano Banana Prompts
- Generate right now: AI Image Generator
Disclaimer: Nano Bannana is an independent service and is not affiliated with Google or Google DeepMind.
What is Nano Banana 2?
Nano Banana 2 refers to Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview in Google AI Studio and Gemini API docs.
- Official model code:
gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview - Positioning: high-efficiency image generation and conversational editing
- Focus: low latency, high-volume use cases, practical quality
For developer use, this is the model ID you pass in API calls.
Release timeline (clear dates)
- February 26, 2026: Gemini API release notes announced Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview).
- March 3, 2026: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview launched; Nano Banana 2 remains the image model track.
This is important because many pages still mix old and new model names without dates.
Nano Banana 2 vs previous Nano Banana model
Nano Banana (previous commonly referenced model) usually maps to Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. Nano Banana 2 maps to Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview.
| Area | Nano Banana (older) | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| API model family | Gemini 2.5 image track | Gemini 3.1 image track |
| Model code | gemini-2.5-flash-image | gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview |
| Resolution options | baseline options | adds 0.5K, 2K, 4K (default 1K) |
| Search grounding | basic workflows | image and text search grounding support |
| Aspect ratio options | standard | adds 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, 8:1 |
| Intended use | fast image generation/editing | higher efficiency for scale and speed |
What changed in Nano Banana 2 (practical take)
From the official model page and docs, the useful upgrades for real workflows are:
- More output resolution control, including 2K and 4K when you need cleaner assets.
- Better support for extreme aspect ratios, useful for modern ad placements.
- Stronger consistency and quality behavior in repeat generation cycles.
- Better multilingual text rendering for image text use cases.
- Search grounding support to improve factual visual prompts.
If your team creates campaign variants, these changes matter more than "benchmark" claims.
Prompt templates for Nano Banana 2
Copy, replace bracket values, and keep everything else stable.
1) Product hero for landing page
"Studio photo of [PRODUCT], centered, clean [BACKGROUND COLOR], soft diffused light, subtle shadow, premium commercial look, no text, no watermark, leave 30% copy-safe space on the right."
2) Three ad variants with controlled change
"Create 3 ad image variants for [PRODUCT]. Keep lighting, palette, and composition stable. Change only [ONE VARIABLE] across variants. Clean background, no text."
3) Background swap with subject lock
"Edit uploaded image: keep the subject exactly the same, replace background with [NEW BACKGROUND], match light direction and shadows, realistic integration, no text."
4) Editorial visual with stable style
"Editorial image for [TOPIC], cinematic light, clean composition, high detail, consistent style, no text, no logos."
5) 9:16 short video cover image
"Vertical 9:16 hero image for [TOPIC], strong focal point, high contrast, clean copy-safe zone at top, no text."
6) Isometric visual for feature section
"Clean isometric scene of [SCENE], modern colors, sharp geometry, soft shadows, high clarity, no text."
A repeatable workflow for teams
- Define one use case per batch (for example: landing hero, ad variants, product PDP).
- Lock base style prompt and constraints first.
- Generate a small preview set (3 to 6 outputs), then pick one anchor image.
- Iterate by changing one variable only.
- QA for artifacts, brand fit, and copy-safe layout.
- Save winning prompt templates in your shared library.
If you skip steps 2 and 4, consistency usually breaks.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing model names without dates in the same page.
- Treating this as a one-shot prompt tool with no template reuse.
- Writing plain
/pathtext instead of real internal links. - Publishing without a clear "what changed" section versus prior model.
FAQ
Is Nano Banana 2 an official model name?
Nano Banana 2 is the public naming used in current docs and model pages. In API code, use gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.
Is this the same as Nano Banana Pro?
No. Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro are listed as separate model tracks in current image generation docs.
Should I migrate old prompts?
Yes. Start with your highest-performing old prompts, then retune constraints and aspect ratios in small batches.
Can I still use older Nano Banana model pages?
Yes, but for latest model behavior and naming, keep this page as your primary reference.
Related pages
Official references
- Gemini API Release Notes
- Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview model page
- Gemini image generation docs
- Gemini Image on DeepMind
- Nano Banana prompt guide (DeepMind)
Last updated: 2026-03-04
