Have you heard of Nano Banana? No?
You’re missing out on one of the most powerful AI image generators available today!
Just last month, Google rolled out its upgraded image generation and editing AI model—Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. Many experts already call it the most advanced AI image creation tool to date.
Believe it or not, but I’ve discovered 13+ exciting use cases of Nano Banana. In this Nano Banana tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to use the tool, its applications, and its limitations.
So, if you want to upskill yourself in next-gen AI image editing, stay tuned until the end!
What is Google Nano Banana?
Nano Banana is Google’s upgraded AI image generation and editing model. It’s the code name for Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, launched on August 26, 2025.
Google introduced the model to give users greater control over image generation and editing using AI. The model has been integrated into the Gemini app and offers the following key benefits:
- Maintains character consistency (appearance of people, pets, or selected objects)
- Allows editing, blending, and upscaling of images
- Supports sequential changes within a single image
- Provides faster output compared to competitors
How to Use Google Nano Banana?
Google Nano Banana is available for both free and paid users. The tool can be accessed through two apps: Gemini and Imogen.
a) Imogen
First, we need to download Imogen from the Apple App Store. Imogen is a freemium app available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Next, upload your image and enter a prompt describing the edit or scene you want.
For example, I uploaded an animated character image and used the prompt:
Prompt:
Prompt
Make the character in this image appear in a shopping mall, holding shopping bags.
Within a few seconds, Imogen generated the edited output.
b) Google Gemini
To use the Gemini app, open a new chat and select “Create images 🍌” from the Tools menu. Then, enter your prompt.
I used the following prompt:
Prompt:
Prompt
Create a product photo inspired by Image 1, but use Image 2 as the main subject. Add more natural green elements, such as leaves and green tea, to enhance freshness. Keep the background bright, light, and visually popping. The final output should be in a 1:1 aspect ratio.
The output was generated quickly.
13 Different Use Cases of Google Nano Banana
1. eCommerce Product Visualization
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Create a product photo inspired by Image 1, but use Image 2 as the main subject. Add more natural green elements, such as leaves and green tea, to enhance freshness. Keep the background bright, light, and visually popping. Final output should be in a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Prompt 2:
Prompt
Make an Indian woman in casual attire smile and hold this face wash in her hand, and show it to the camera.Prompt 3:
Prompt
Create a high-resolution, professional catalog-style product photo of a luxury wristwatch. The watch should feature a polished silver dial and a premium leather strap. Place it on a light background with soft studio lighting that highlights the metallic shine.2. Social Media Content
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Turn my photo into a bold Black Friday Sale promotional post for tech tools. Use a sleek dark background with neon accents, digital glitch effects, and bold metallic text: ‘Black Friday Deals for Marketers’. Add subtle icons like laptops, coding symbols, or gear icons around the design to emphasize technology.Prompt 2:
Prompt
Generate a YouTube thumbnail using my photo. Remove the microphone and adjust my hand posture and facial expression to appear more dynamic and engaging. Replace the background with a vibrant dark-blue gradient featuring subtle studio-style lighting for depth. Add bold, glowing green text at the top that reads: ‘AI Tools Giveaway’. Ensure the overall design looks professional, high-energy, and eye-catching.3. LinkedIn Profile Photo Headshot
Prompt:
Prompt
Generate a professional LinkedIn Profile Photo Headshot.4. Caricature from Real Image
Prompt:
Prompt
Recreate this image as a caricature in comic book style and bold outlines.5. Blending Images Together
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Merge these two people into a single image, making it look like they are getting their photo clicked at a royal Indian destination wedding in a palace. Include warm wedding lighting, traditional food stalls, and decorative chairs in the background to create an authentic festive atmosphere.
Prompt 2:
Prompt
Blend the two images so the man interviews the woman in a modern podcast studio. Add microphones, headphones, a laptop, a sound mixer, and warm studio lighting with acoustic panels for a professional podcast vibe.6. Virtual Try-On
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Create a new image by combining the elements from the provided images. Take the person in image A and give them the outfit from image B. Add Thailand beaches in the background.Prompt 2:
Prompt
Modify this image by changing the attire of both individuals to traditional Indian outfits.7. Generating Consistent Characters
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Make the character in this image in a shopping mall, holding shopping bags.Prompt 2:
Prompt
GMake the character in this image work on a laptop from home. She has headphones in her ears and a coffee cup in her hand.8. Multi-Turn Editing
Prompt for step 1:
Prompt
Change only the wall paint to a soft, warm white.Prompt for step 2:
Prompt
Add the following decor elements. 1. Three thin black metal frames with abstract neutral prints on the wall. 2. A medium indoor plant (matte ceramic pot) in the near corner. 3. A low-pile woven rug in a beige shade.Prompt for step 3:
Prompt
Add a bookshelf in the right corner.
9. Upscale Image & Photo Restoration
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Upscale this image to a higher resolution. Reduce pixelation and enhance clarity.Prompt 2:
Prompt
Restore this old/damaged photo by removing scratches, reducing noise, and correcting faded colors. Enhance the overall quality of this photo and colorize it.10. Mix up the Image
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Reimagine this winter leather jacket. The shape and style should be completely inspired by the flower image.Prompt 2:
Prompt
Turn these maple leaves into a stunning gown on a woman standing in a garden.
11. Real World Annotation
Prompt:
Prompt
You are a location-based AR experience generator. Highlight points of interest in this image and annotate relevant information about them.12. Shifting Camera Angle
Prompt:
Prompt
Generate a high-angle top-down view of this image, as if captured from above. Keep all details intact.13. Getting Google Maps’ Perspective
Prompt 1:
Prompt
Give me an image of what the red arrow sees.
Prompt 2:
Prompt
Generate a realistic ground-level image of the location indicated by the red arrow in the uploaded Google Maps screenshot.
Limitations of Google Nano Banana
As of now, Google Nano Banana may seem perfect, right? But it’s not without its flaws.
- All images generated by Nano Banana come with a Gemini watermark.
- Sometimes you don’t get results at once, and you have to input the same prompt multiple times to get a result.
- When editing real images, I noticed a few distortions in my appearance.
- The image quality often degrades after multiple edits.
- Nano Banana was unable to spot lesser-known places when I tested the Google Maps Perspectives.
- Sometimes the tool struggles to replicate a realistic look to a picture. Instead, it offers a slight AI-generated effect, as seen in the first examples of Shifting Camera Perspectives.
Final Takeaways
Google Nano Banana is a pretty powerful AI image editing model. The best part is that both Gemini Free and Gemini Pro users can access this tool. The upgraded version does a great job of maintaining the character’s likeness and is useful for a wide range of applications.
You can create caricatures for invitation cards, eye-catching graphics for your brand, LinkedIn headshots, and more. Professionals can also leverage it for e-commerce photoshoots, virtual clothing or jewelry try-ons, YouTube thumbnails, and beyond.
Give this tool a try yourself—and don’t forget to share your experience!
FAQs
How is Nano Banana different from previous Google models like Imagen?
Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (aka Nano Banana) is more advanced than Imagen. It’s trained for persistent character and style consistency, multi-turn editing, spatial awareness, and deeper contextual reasoning.
Can Nano Banana remove objects or change backgrounds in photos?
Yes. Nano Banana can remove objects, replace backgrounds, and add new elements using simple text prompts. It works similarly to other AI image generators, but with more advanced accuracy and control.
Does it work for product and fashion photography, social media, or design?
Absolutely! Nano Banana is great for professional use cases such as fashion photography, product shots, social media graphics, and branding. I already shared prompts for e-commerce product visualization, virtual try-ons, LinkedIn headshots, and more.
Is Nano Banana available on iPhone/iOS?
Yes. Nano Banana is available through Imogen, a freemium app for iPhone, iOS, and macOS. You can download the app and start using Nano Banana right away.
What are common troubleshooting tips for Nano Banana issues?
If you encounter blurry results, slow output, or no visible changes, try these steps:
1. Use a high-resolution source image
2. Avoid peak usage hours
3. Wait and retry after a while
4. Write clear, specific prompts
5. Break complex edits into multiple smaller prompts
