Built on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image — sign up for free credits. Upload references, search-enhanced generation, 4K output
“Create a wide-format quote card with a brown background. Set “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” in light gold serif type, followed by “—Steve Jobs”. Place the portrait on the left with a soft gradient fade, and let the quote take up about three quarters of the layout on the right”
If speed, repeated edits, and multi-image references matter most to you, Nano Banana 2 is usually the best fit for day-to-day creation
| Feature | Nano Banana AI | Nano Banana 2 | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Fast generation, mostly single-pass output | Fast, flexible — the everyday editing pick | Text-heavy designs, polished layouts, and OpenAI image workflows |
| Generation speed | Fastest | Fast, great for repeated edits | Balanced speed with strong layout and typography control |
| Output resolution | Up to 1K | 0.5K / 1K / 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K |
| Reference image limit | 3 images | 14 images (10 objects + 4 characters) | Up to 16 reference images |
| Aspect ratios | Standard ratios | 14 options, including ultra-long 1:8 and 8:1 formats | Standard ratios |
| Multi-image and iteration | Basic support, more single-pass oriented | Multiple images at once, the smoothest for continuous editing | Supported, better for smaller-scale refinement |
| Text rendering | Basic | Clear and reliable, great for posters and infographics | Highest precision, best for final artwork |
| Google Search enhancement | Not supported | Text search + image search | Text search only |
| Thinking mode | Not supported | Supported, with adjustable depth | Supported, deep reasoning |
Not sure which to pick? Start with NB2 for fast exploration, then switch to GPT Image 2 when you need polished typography and layouts
A better prompt makes iterative editing much more reliable
Spell out materials, patterns, and structure instead of broad terms like “fantasy armor” — more detail means more stable results
Say where the image will be used and who will see it — that works better than just “make a logo”
Get a result that points in the right direction, then adjust lighting, materials, and camera feel step by step
Split background, subject, props, and mood into consecutive steps so the model can build each layer reliably
Describe the environment you want directly — that is more stable than repeating “no cars” or “no crowd”
State the shot size, angle, and camera distance clearly to improve composition reliability
No need to start from scratch. Color line art, turn photos into figurines, or mock up packaging on a can
“Naturally color this black-and-white anime line art while keeping the lines clean and the lighting soft”
Upload black-and-white line art, keep the original lines, and get a color-finished image with soft lighting
“Dress the model from image 1 in the blue floral dress from image 2 and create a clean studio e-commerce photo”
Upload a portrait and a garment image, and AI will combine them into a try-on visual while preserving the model's presence and the garment's silhouette and pattern
“Turn this anime character into a realistic photo, keep the hairstyle, outfit, and expression, and place the character in a cinematic train-car portrait”
Upload one anime character image, keep the hairstyle, outfit silhouette, and recognizable expression cues, then turn the 2D character into a realistic portrait photo. Great for live-action character concepts, film visualization, and cosplay reference
“Create a complete character sheet from this reference, keep the same character design, and include turnarounds, expressions, and equipment details”
“Use the makeup reference to recreate the same makeup look while keeping the original pose, angle, and facial features”
“Expand this character illustration into an RPG status screen, keep the same character design, and add stats, skills, and a fantasy scene”
“Render this sports car sketch as a blue concept car in a high-end showroom”
