Compound edit instruction
“First change the wall to pale green. Then add a walnut shelf without changing the furniture or camera angle.”
Check whether both requested edits are applied while the furniture and camera angle stay unchanged.
Free Nano Banana AI Image Editor
Create and edit images with Nano Banana in Magic Hour. Use it for fast visual ideation, conversational editing, multi-image fusion, and low-latency image workflows powered by Google's Gemini image stack.
Floor plan
House model
Male portrait
Female portrait
Product shot
Polaroid photo
Comic art
How to evaluate Nano Banana
A practical decision guide based on Magic Hour's current product support and the questions creators ask when comparing models.
Best fit on Magic Hour
Fast conversational image generation and editing when you want to refine an idea through simple natural-language changes.
Consider another model when
Use a newer or premium model when exact typography, strict subject consistency, or maximum final-image fidelity is required.
Three useful first-run tests
Use the prompts below to test the failure modes that matter before committing to a larger batch.
Subject preservation
“Move the portrait to a rainy city street at night. Keep the same person, expression, pose, and clothing.”
Check facial identity, body proportions, wardrobe, lighting integration, and background artifacts.
Layout and text
“Create a square cafe poster reading "OPEN LATE" above "FRIDAY + SATURDAY" with one cup centered below.”
Check exact text, visual hierarchy, spacing, and whether extra objects or words appear.
These prompts are evaluation recipes, not controlled benchmark results. Run the same prompt and settings across models before drawing a conclusion.
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How To Create and Edit with Nano Banana
Three simple steps to create or edit images with Nano Banana in Magic Hour
1
Type a Prompt or Upload an Image
Start from scratch with text, or upload an existing image if you want the model to edit, restyle, or combine references.
2
Customize Output
Choose aspect ratio, resolution, image count, or reference images depending on the workflow. Use a template if you want a faster first draft.
3
Generate Your Image
Click "Generate Image" to create the result. Keep the strongest version, or iterate quickly with a more specific follow-up prompt.
Why Creators Choose Nano Banana
Where Nano Banana fits: fast visual ideation, conversational edits, and flexible workflows when you switch between generation and refinement.
Fast visual creation
Nano Banana is one of the easiest ways to turn a rough idea into multiple usable image directions quickly.
Conversational editing
It works well for prompt-led changes to existing images without forcing a heavy design workflow.
Flexible mixed workflows
Useful when you move back and forth between generation, restyling, fusion, and follow-up edits.
No Design Skills Required
Turn your ideas into polished outputs quickly — no complex editing workflow needed. Just use a clear prompt, a reference if helpful, and iterate.
Thousands of Templates
Make your photos even better and faster with our high-quality templates.
Browse Nano Banana TemplatesHow Nano Banana Compares to Other Image Models
Nano Banana THIS MODEL | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro | Seedream 4.5 | Qwen Edit | Z-Image Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best for | Fast all-around generation and editing | Higher-fidelity all-around generation and editing at Flash speed | Premium fidelity, control, and multi-image composition | Professional consistency and multi-image editing | Lower-cost instruction-led editing | Fast photoreal generation with stronger text rendering |
Prompt adherence | Strong | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Strong | Strong |
Text rendering | Strong | Strong | Excellent | Excellent | Strong for text edits | Strong |
Image editing | Strong | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | No |
Multi-image references | Strong | Strong | Best in class | Strong | Limited | No |
Photorealism | Good | Strong | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Strong |
Speed / iteration | Fast | Excellent | Medium | Medium | Good | Excellent |
Workflow fit | Everyday creator and marketer workflows | Best all-around modern workflow | Premium client and brand work | Consistency-heavy professional work | Editing existing images | Fast generation-only workflows |
What Nano Banana is best at
Where Nano Banana really shines: fast visual ideation, conversational image editing, multi-image fusion, and a practical balance between quality, control, and speed for everyday creative work.
Great all-around speed
Strong fit for creators and marketers who need images quickly, not just perfectly.
Native generation and editing
Useful when you want one model that can both create and revise without switching mental modes.
Multi-image workflows
Good for fusing references, adapting a visual template, or iterating from existing inputs.
World knowledge advantage
Benefits from the broader Gemini image stack's understanding of real-world subjects and concepts.
Low-friction iteration
Helpful for brainstorming, ad variants, thumbnails, mockups, and concept art.
Balanced value
Cheaper than newer premium variants while still being much more flexible than generation-only models.
Nano Banana — Model Card
Key specs, capabilities, and limitations.
Cost
Generation and editing — 1K / 2K / 4K = 25 / 40 / 50 credits per image
Resolution
1K, 2K, and 4K for generation and editing — free users get 1K only
Aspect ratios
Generation: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16 — editor supports additional ratios
Max outputs
Generation up to 4 images; editing 1 image per request
Editing
Yes, native
Plans
Free / Creator / Pro / Business — free users get 1K only
Limitation
Not as precise as Nano Banana 2 or Pro for demanding text, logic, or client-critical detail
Frequently asked questions
Nano Banana is Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model. It combines image generation and editing in one low-latency workflow.
Nano Banana is best for fast ideation, conversational editing, multi-image fusion, creator content, and broad everyday image workflows where speed matters.
Inside Magic Hour, Nano Banana supports both generation and editing. Pricing is 25 / 40 / 50 credits per image at 1K / 2K / 4K, and generation can return up to 4 images per request. Free users are limited to 1K; paid users can select 2K and 4K.
Yes. Editing is native to the model and one of its core strengths.
Nano Banana costs 25 / 40 / 50 credits per image at 1K / 2K / 4K for both generation and editing in Magic Hour. Free users are limited to 1K; paid users can select 2K and 4K.
Yes. Multi-image understanding and fusion are important parts of its value.
No. Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro are stronger for higher fidelity, stronger instruction following, and more demanding professional work.
For generation in Magic Hour, Nano Banana supports 1:1, 16:9, and 9:16. Editor workflows support a wider ratio set. Resolution buckets are 1K, 2K, and 4K.
Magic Hour lets you use Nano Banana next to Qwen, Seedream, FLUX, and Z-Image so you can choose whether the task needs speed, editing strength, or higher-end fidelity.
Choose Nano Banana when you want a lower-cost, flexible, fast workflow. Move to Nano Banana 2 or Pro when fidelity, logic, text, or client sensitivity increase.
Yes. Images created or edited with Nano Banana on Magic Hour can be used commercially under your plan's terms.
You can still use Nano Banana, but FLUX Schnell or Z-Image Turbo may be more cost-efficient if the job is generation-only.
