Update (2 October 2026): Google has retired Nano Banana (Gemini Flash 2.5). It was removed from NightCafe on October 2, 2026 and is no longer available for new creations. Images you already made with it remain in your account. See Deprecation of Nano Banana.

For new work, use Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana 2 Lite, or Nano Banana Pro. They keep the same editing strengths. Try Nano Banana 2 in Studio.

Overview

Nano Banana (officially Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) was Google's original Gemini image model on NightCafe. It was known for strong editing accuracy, subject consistency, and high-quality transformations.

The same family is still available as Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana 2 Lite, and Nano Banana Pro. You can use those models for both text-to-image generation and image editing.

Where to find Nano Banana 2

1. Go to the Studio.
2. Open the Model picker.
3. Select Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana 2 Lite, or Nano Banana Pro.
4. Use it for text-to-image or image editing, depending on your project.

The original Nano Banana (Gemini Flash 2.5) no longer appears in the picker.

Using Nano Banana 2 for text-to-image

1. Choose text-to-image.
2. Enter your prompt. Example: Ultra-realistic portrait of a skateboarder turned into a stylized 3D figurine, cinematic lighting, vibrant detail.
3. Generate your image.
4. Adjust and re-run generations to refine results.

Using Nano Banana 2 for image editing

1. Add or upload the image you want to edit.
2. Describe the change (for example a background swap, outfit change, or new art style).
3. Generate to preview.
4. Continue with smaller follow-up edits until you're satisfied.

Tips for best results

• Keep prompts clear and detailed — describe style, subject, and lighting.
• Make smaller, step-by-step edits instead of changing everything at once.
• Save after each successful edit to maintain quality.
• Use high-resolution settings when available.

Common issues

Distortion or loss of detail

• This can happen if edits are stacked too aggressively. Try re-uploading the last clean version.

Inconsistent subjects

• Add key descriptors to your prompt (for example “same woman” or “identical face”) to keep the subject consistent.

Resolution limits

• May apply depending on your NightCafe plan.

Quick summary

• The original Nano Banana (Gemini Flash 2.5) was retired on October 2, 2026
• Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana 2 Lite, and Nano Banana Pro remain available
• They work for both text-to-image and image editing
• Strong at stylized realism, 3D-style transformations, and consistent subjects
• Avoid over-editing to prevent distortion

Try it yourself

Try Nano Banana 2 in Studio.