Nano Banana Lite Image Model

Nano Banana Lite

Name: Nano Banana Lite
Brand: Google
Price: 0.03 USD
Availability: InStock

Use the direct Google Lite route for fast still-image drafts, quick local edits, and high-volume creative exploration.

Best for fast 1K drafts, social visuals, and quick image edits.

Text->ImageImage->Image1K onlyNo Search grounding

Launch Nano Banana Lite Open Nano Banana 2

Pay-as-you-go · Price shown before you generate

Nano Banana Lite AI video example: Nano Banana Lite demo still from MaxVideoAI (hero) — Price$0.04/image
Resolution options1K
FormatJPEG / PNG / WEBP

Best use cases

Fast 1K social conceptsLocal image edits from referencesHigh-volume draft batches

Why use Lite

Fast drafts (Use 1K output for rapid ideation and social concept testing.)
Reference edits (Upload source images to preserve subject, product, pose, or palette.)
Clean family path (Move approved concepts to Nano Banana 2 or Pro when Search, 2K, or 4K matter.)

Specs

The limits that shape your renders.

Price / image$0.04/image

Text-to-Image

Image-to-Image

Resolution options1K

Aspect ratiosauto / 1:1 / 3:2 / 2:3 / 3:4 / 4:3 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 9:16 / 16:9 / 21:9

Output formatJPEG / PNG / WEBP

Lite-specific options

Direct Google model: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.
Resolution: 1K only.
Modes: text-to-image and image-to-image.
Search grounding is not exposed for Lite.
Reference input supports up to 14 images.

How to prompt Nano Banana Lite

Keep the request tight: subject, composition, lighting, and the edit target.

Tip: resolution + aspect ratio are set in the UI — your prompt controls subject, composition, lighting, style, and mood.

Quick prompt (fast iteration)

Use 1–2 sentences when you want variations.

Quick = variations. Use for fast iteration.

Template (copy/paste)

[Style] + [Subject] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Mood / palette]

Structured prompt (best for reliable results)

Separate information so the model can follow it consistently.

Structured = consistency. Use when you need reliable results.

Template (copy/paste)

Subject:
[Who/what + 1 clear action or pose.]

Setting:
[Where + time of day + 2–3 visual anchors.]

Composition:
- Framing: [wide / medium / close-up]
- Angle: [eye-level / low / high]
- Lens feel: [e.g., 35mm natural, shallow DOF]

Lighting + palette:
[Key light + 2–3 palette anchors]

Style constraints:
No logos. No readable text. Clean background.

Pro prompt (ultra-specific "studio brief")

Use this when you need a very specific look or continuity across shots.

Pro = continuity. Use for precise, repeatable looks.

Template (copy/paste)

Project / intent:
[One-line goal for the still.]

Subject:
[Who/what + wardrobe/materials + 2–3 distinctive traits.]

Location / set:
[Where + time of day + weather. Add 3 visual anchors.]

Composition:
- Framing + angle
- Lens feel + depth of field
- Look: [clean digital / subtle film grain / soft bloom]

Lighting & grade:
- Key light
- Contrast
- Palette anchors (3–5)

Constraints:
No logos. No readable text. No overlays.

Tips & Limitations

What works best

Use it for fast image drafts.
Keep prompts concise and visually direct.
Use references when a subject or object must stay recognizable.

Hard limits to keep in mind

Still images only.
1K output only.
No Search grounding.
Use Nano Banana 2 or Pro for 2K/4K.

Safety and likeness

No sexual content or content involving minors.
No hateful, harassing, or graphic-violence requests.
Do not impersonate real people or public figures without consent.

FAQ

What resolution does Nano Banana Lite support?

Nano Banana Lite supports 1K image output only. Use Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro for 2K and 4K outputs.

Does Nano Banana Lite support Search grounding?

No. Lite is for fast generation and edits. Use Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro when the prompt needs Google Search grounding.