Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator
Google's newest Nano Banana is generally available, with better visual quality, prompt adherence, character consistency and text rendering than Nano Banana 2. Generate and edit images with it right here.
Model
Nano Banana 2.1
gemini-nano-banana-2.1
0 / 5000 characters
Load a test prompt
Each run makes one square (1:1) image.
Result
Your image will appear here
One square image per run, 7 credits each. Failed runs are refunded automatically.
Runs Google's gemini-nano-banana-2.1. Each run makes one 2K square (1:1) image for 7 credits; failed runs are refunded automatically.
What's new in Nano Banana 2.1
Google calls Nano Banana 2.1 its latest high-efficiency model for image generation and conversational editing: an update to Nano Banana 2 with better visual quality, prompt adherence, multi-turn character consistency and text rendering. Every image below was generated by Nano Banana 2.1 from the prompt shown beside it, one run each.
Small print that stays readable
More accurate text rendering is one of Google's headline upgrades. Asked for a diner menu with five prices and a footer line, Nano Banana 2.1 returned every word and number exactly as written.
Prompt used
A retro diner menu board on a white-tiled wall, hand-painted lettering. Header: "BLUE MOON DINER". Five items with prices: Pancakes $6.50, Waffles $7.25, Omelette $8.00, Apple Pie $4.75, Coffee $2.00. Small footer line: "Cash only · Open 6am–2pm". Straight-on photo, even light, square frame.
Infographics laid out as asked
Google also lists better infographic layout accuracy. Four numbered steps, one icon each and a short caption came back in order, aligned and legible on a square canvas.
Prompt used
Square infographic titled "How Coffee Is Made" with four numbered steps: Harvest, Process, Roast, Brew. One simple icon and a short caption per step, warm brown palette, white background, clean sans-serif type.
The same character in every panel
Multi-turn character consistency improved, and one request can combine up to 14 reference images: 4 characters and 10 objects. Even from text alone, the fox keeps its fur, chest patch and scarf across three poses.
Prompt used
Character sheet of one cartoon fox mascot in three side-by-side panels: waving, thinking with a paw on its chin, surprised with wide eyes. Same orange fur, white chest patch and green scarf in every panel. Flat vector style, clean white background, square frame.
Edit a photo by describing the change
Upload an image and say what should change. Here Nano Banana 2.1 repainted the walls and added a plant, while the sofa, table, light and camera angle stayed exactly where they were.
Prompt used
Paint the walls sage green and add a small potted plant on the left shelf. Keep the furniture, lighting and camera angle exactly as they are.
Before
AfterExact counts, nothing extra
Four pencils, two notebooks, one mug and three paper clips: Nano Banana 2.1 placed exactly what the prompt listed. Google names prompt adherence among the gains over Nano Banana 2.
Prompt used
Top-down photo of a wooden desk with exactly four yellow pencils, two red notebooks, one white coffee mug and three silver paper clips, and nothing else on the desk. Soft window light from the left, square frame.
How to use Nano Banana 2.1
- 1
Pick a mode
Text to Image for a new picture, or Edit Image to upload one JPG, PNG or WebP photo up to 10MB.
- 2
Describe what you want
Write your own prompt — up to 5,000 characters — or load one of the prompts above.
- 3
Generate and download
Each image costs 7 credits. Download it when it's ready; if a run fails, the credits go straight back to your balance.
New to image prompts? Our step-by-step tutorial covers writing prompts and choosing settings.
Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro
Google's three main Nano Banana models side by side: where each stands in the Gemini API and what each costs on this site.
| Model | Nano Banana 2.1 | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google model ID | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 | gemini-3.1-flash-image | gemini-3-pro-image |
| Released | Oct 6, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Gemini API status | Current | Deprecated, no shutdown date yet | Current |
| Best for | Everyday generation and editing — Google's new workhorse | Workflows already built on Nano Banana 2 | The most complex visual tasks |
| Google API price, 1K image | $0.0336 | $0.067 | $0.134 |
| Credits per image here | 7 credits | 6 credits | 10 credits |
Google API prices are standard-tier list prices from Google's pricing page; credits are what this site charges per generated image.
Same prompt, both models
One run each through this site's setup (1:1, 2K) with the same prompt, nothing picked or retried. Nano Banana 2.1 is on the right.
Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2.1
Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2.1
Nano Banana 2.1 specs
From Google's model page, pricing page and release notes, checked Oct 7, 2026.
- Model ID
- gemini-nano-banana-2.1
- Released
- October 6, 2026, generally available
- Inputs and outputs
- Text, images, video and PDF in; images and text out
- Output sizes
- 1K, 2K and 4K
- Reference images
- Up to 14: 4 characters and 10 objects
- Aspect ratios
- Square through panoramic, including 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1
- Search grounding
- Google Web Search and Google Image Search
- Thinking levels
- Minimal, medium (default) or high
- Google API price
- $0.0336 per 1K image, $0.0504 per 2K and $0.0756 per 4K (standard tier)
The generator on this page makes one 2K square (1:1) image per run and takes one reference image for edits; the 4K, panoramic and multi-reference options are available through Google's Gemini API.
Sources: Google model page · Gemini API pricing · Gemini API release notes
Nano Banana release timeline
Nano Banana
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image launches and the Nano Banana nickname sticks.
Nano Banana Pro
Gemini 3 Pro Image adds 2K and 4K output and sharper text rendering.
Nano Banana 2
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, pitched as Pro-level quality at Flash speed, becomes the default image model in Flow.
Nano Banana 2 reaches GA
gemini-3.1-flash-image and gemini-3-pro-image leave preview in the Gemini API.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image ships as Google's fastest, lowest-cost image model.
Nano Banana 2.1 spotted
A Google Flow web build starts using the name “Nano Banana 2.1”.
Nano Banana 2.1 goes GA
Google releases gemini-nano-banana-2.1 in the Gemini API and deprecates gemini-3.1-flash-image.
More Nano Banana models on this site
Nano Banana 2
The Flash model that 2.1 updates. The generator on our home page runs it alongside Nano Banana Pro and Z-Image.
OpenNano Banana Pro
Google's premium choice for the most complex visual tasks, ready in the full image generator.
OpenImage to Image
Upload a photo and edit it with the Nano Banana models in the full image generator.
OpenCredit packs and plans·Nano Banana 2 Pro vs other AI image tools
Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ
What is Nano Banana 2.1?
Nano Banana 2.1 (gemini-nano-banana-2.1) is Google's latest high-efficiency model for image generation and conversational editing. It updates Nano Banana 2 with better visual quality, prompt adherence, multi-turn character consistency and text rendering.
When was Nano Banana 2.1 released?
Google made Nano Banana 2.1 generally available in the Gemini API on October 6, 2026. The name had first appeared in a Google Flow web build on September 27, 2026.
What's new in Nano Banana 2.1 compared with Nano Banana 2?
Google lists better visual quality and realism at 1K, 2K and 4K, more accurate text rendering and infographic layouts, steadier multi-turn character consistency, and a fix for tiling artifacts in wide and panoramic ratios. It also supports grounding with Google Web and Image Search, up to 14 reference images, and adjustable thinking levels.
Can I use Nano Banana 2.1 on this site?
Yes. The generator on this page runs Google's gemini-nano-banana-2.1. Each run makes one 2K square (1:1) image for 7 credits, and edits take one reference image.
How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?
On Google's Gemini API, Nano Banana 2.1 costs $0.0336 per 1K image, $0.0504 per 2K and $0.0756 per 4K at the standard tier — about half of Nano Banana 2's $0.067 per 1K image. On this site, each image costs 7 credits.
What is the Nano Banana 2.1 API model ID?
gemini-nano-banana-2.1. Google's image generation docs show it with the Interactions API, and the model also supports the Batch API.
What happens to Nano Banana 2?
Google deprecated gemini-3.1-flash-image (Nano Banana 2) in the Gemini API when it released 2.1 and asks developers to migrate, but hasn't announced a shutdown date. Nano Banana 2 remains available in this site's full image generator.
Can I edit my own photo with Nano Banana 2.1?
Yes. Switch to Edit Image, upload one JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10MB, and describe the change. Results come back as 2K square (1:1) images.
What happens if a generation fails?
The credits go back to your balance automatically. Prompts stopped by the content filter are rejected before any credits are charged.
Make your first Nano Banana 2.1 image
Describe a new picture or upload one to edit — Google's newest Nano Banana handles the rest, 7 credits per image.