Nano Banana 4

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Master Nano Banana 4, the next-gen AI image model

Nano Banana 4 turns plain-language prompts into stunning, photorealistic images — with character consistency, precise editing and legible text rendering. Learn how to get the most out of it.

What is Nano Banana 4?

Nano Banana 4 is the community nickname for the fourth generation of Google's Gemini-powered image generation and editing model. It builds on the viral success of the original Nano Banana with sharper detail, stronger prompt adherence and dramatically better multi-step editing.

You describe what you want in everyday language — a scene, a product shot, a portrait, an edit to an existing photo — and the model renders it in seconds. No layers, no masks, no complicated parameters.

What it does best

Six capabilities that set Nano Banana 4 apart from earlier image models.

Text to image

Generate photorealistic scenes, illustrations and concept art from a single sentence, with accurate lighting and composition.

Conversational editing

Upload a photo and edit it by talking: remove objects, swap backgrounds, change outfits or restyle the whole shot.

Character consistency

Keep the same face, character or product identical across many generations — ideal for storyboards and brand assets.

Multi-image fusion

Blend several reference images into one coherent result: place your product into a new scene or merge styles.

Legible text rendering

Posters, logos, UI mockups and infographics with clean, correctly spelled text directly in the image.

High-resolution output

Crisp 2K and 4K output with consistent detail, ready for print, e-commerce and social media.

What people create with it

A few popular looks from the community — each card shows the kind of prompt that produces it.

PortraitCinematic street portrait at nightCinematic night portrait of a young woman standing on a rain-soaked city street, neon signs glowing in the background, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, soft cyan and magenta rim light on her face, film grain, moody atmosphere, photorealistic, 4k3D figurineCollectible figurine from a photoTurn the person in this photo into a 1/7 scale collectible PVC figurine, standing on a round transparent base, placed on a computer desk. Behind it, a toy packaging box printed with the same character artwork and the name of the character. Next to the box, a computer monitor showing the 3D modeling process of this figurine. Realistic lighting, product photography styleProduct shotCosmetics with dynamic water splashLuxury skincare serum bottle surrounded by a dynamic frozen water splash, crystal clear droplets suspended in the air, soft blue gradient background, studio lighting with sharp highlights on the glass, high-speed photography style, commercial beauty advertisement, ultra detailedArt styleCyberpunk mega-city concept artSprawling cyberpunk mega-city at night viewed from a rooftop, towering skyscrapers covered in holographic advertisements, flying vehicles leaving light trails between buildings, rain-slicked streets far below reflecting neon pink and cyan, volumetric fog, cinematic wide-angle composition, detailed concept artScene & worldIsometric cutaway game roomIsometric cutaway view of a cozy gamer's bedroom, detailed miniature 3D diorama style, RGB-lit gaming desk with dual monitors, bookshelf, bed with plush toys, warm lamp light contrasting with cool monitor glow, soft global illumination, clean pastel color palette, rendered in blender style, high detailPortrait90s film camera portrait1990s point-and-shoot film photo of a group of friends laughing at a house party, direct on-camera flash, slight motion blur, Kodak Gold 200 film colors, light grain, date stamp in the corner reading 08 21 '96, authentic candid snapshot

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nano Banana 4?

Nano Banana 4 is the community nickname for the fourth generation of Google's Gemini image generation and editing model. The name "Nano Banana" started as the anonymous codename the model used on testing leaderboards and stuck after it went viral. Generation 4 focuses on sharper detail, better prompt adherence, consistent characters across images and reliable text rendering.

How can I use Nano Banana 4?

You can use it through the Gemini app (web and mobile), Google AI Studio, or programmatically via the Gemini API. In the Gemini app simply choose the image generation option and type your prompt. Developers can call the model through Google AI Studio with an API key.

Is Nano Banana 4 free?

There is a free tier with a daily limit of image generations in the Gemini app. Paid Google AI subscriptions raise the limits significantly and unlock the highest quality settings. API usage is billed per image.

Can I use the images commercially?

Google's generative AI terms generally allow you to use the images you generate, including for commercial purposes, provided you comply with the usage policies. You are responsible for making sure your prompts and outputs don't infringe third-party rights (trademarks, celebrity likeness, copyrighted characters). Always review the current terms before commercial use.

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