Nano Banana 2.1 is the latest version of Google’s image generation and editing model. It's built for more polished visual design, edit precision, and subject consistency. And thanks to Gemini, it has stronger real-world factuality, and localization abilities. Switch to Lite, Nano Banana 2, or Pro when you have less demanding needs surrounding speed, cost, or control.
What’s new in Nano Banana 2.1
Create with real-world knowledge
Turn facts, notes, and real-world subjects into more accurate infographics, diagrams, and historically grounded scenes.
Translate and localize
Translate text into another language while preserving the image’s overall layout, typography, and visual style.
Edit precisely, without altering the subject
Make targeted changes with a prompt and references while keeping characters, products, and other important details recognizable.
Design at production resolution
Render at 1K, 2K, or 4K across square, portrait, landscape, and ultrawide formats—ready for campaigns, product visuals, and polished graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's difference between the four models?
Nano Banana 2.1 is the newest default and the strongest all-around option, combining improved visual quality, text rendering, and multi-turn consistency with Flash speed. Nano Banana 2 Lite is the fastest, lowest-cost 1K option. Nano Banana 2 is the previous-generation workhorse and covers 0.5K through 4K. Nano Banana Pro is an earlier model built for studio-style generation and editing.
How do I edit an image instead of generating one?
Attach it and then describe the change you want.
How many reference images can I attach?
You can attach up to 16 reference images. For the most consistent result, include only the references essential to the composition and describe the role of each one in your prompt.
Which aspect ratios are supported?
1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9, or Auto to let the render pick its own shape.
What is 0.5K?
Google’s 512px tier, offered on Nano Banana 2. Use it to rough out a composition quickly, then switch to Nano Banana 2.1 for a higher-quality 1K, 2K, or 4K render.
What comes back?
One image per generation, as PNG by default. Or, you can select JPEG or WEBP under "format."
Can Nano Banana 2.1 translate text in an image?
Yes. Attach the design, name the target language, and describe any regional or cultural cues to preserve. For important copy, provide the exact translated text in quotation marks and review the final spelling.
