Text + image
Two ways to begin
Build a scene from words, or add a photo and describe what you want to change.
An idea is enough to start
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Make a first draft worth building on
Describe a scene or add a reference photo. Use Nano Banana 2 Lite to sketch a product shot, explore a new style, or find the right image for your next post. Start with one version and give the best idea room to grow.
Create or edit an image with Nano Banana 2 Lite
14 + Auto
A shape for your idea
Choose from 14 aspect ratios, including square, portrait, and wide formats, or use Auto.
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Your desk is already set
Write, upload, review, and download from the same image workspace.
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Know the cost before you create
Check the credit total beside the generate button before starting a new round.
One brief, several possibilities
A useful draft gives you something specific to react to. Use Lite to work through the decisions that make an image yours.
Put an idea on the page
Describe a ceramic mug in morning light or a bold cover for your next video. Give your brief a visible starting point.
Rework a photo
Add a reference and ask for a different backdrop, color palette, or mood while stating which details should stay.
Compose for the placement
Pick a portrait ratio for a story, a square for a feed, or a wide frame for a banner before generating.
Compare one change at a time
Keep the subject in your prompt and vary the lighting or camera angle. See which choice brings the idea closer.
Keep the version you like
Review the result and download your chosen image for your layout, moodboard, or next editing step.
Build on a result
Use a generated image as a reference for another round. Describe the next edit with the current version in view.
A better starting prompt
Give each draft a clear job
A few concrete details make a brief easier to work with. Decide what the picture needs to show before adding style words.
Name the main subject
Try “a matte green bottle with a cream label” instead of “a beautiful product.”
Place it in a scene
A stone shelf, a busy street, and an empty studio each tell a different story. Choose one.
Describe light and framing
Ask for soft window light, a close crop, or space above the subject for a headline.
Say what should stay
When editing, name the details to preserve: the bottle shape, the outfit, or the existing palette.
Find a starting point for your next brief
Use these visual references to think about materials, movement, scale, and character.
Product studies
Explore a product through its shape, materials, and viewing angles.
Social post concepts
Build a cover idea around a strong pose and a distinctive color.
Unexpected ad ideas
Play with scale and setting to give a familiar object a new story.
Character looks
Explore how wardrobe, expression, and lighting shape a portrait.
Your first round
From a rough thought to a picture you can use
Start with a simple brief. Let the result tell you what to try next.
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Set up your image
Sign in, keep Nano Banana 2 Lite selected, and write your prompt. Add a reference if you have one, then choose an aspect ratio.
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Generate and take a closer look
Check the credit cost and generate. Review the subject, framing, and mood to decide what works.
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Save it or take it further
Download the result you like, or use it as a reference and describe the next change.
Choose a model for the next step
Stay with Lite while working out the idea. Explore the other models when you want output-size controls or a different interpretation.
Explore the concept
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Start with a prompt or reference image and choose the frame. A focused setup for trying compositions and edits.
Choose the output size
Nano Banana 2
Generate or edit with 1K, 2K, and 4K resolution options when your project calls for a specific output size.
Try another interpretation
Nano Banana Pro
Bring the same brief to Pro to compare its approach. It also offers 1K, 2K, and 4K output settings.
What does your idea look like?
Start with a subject, a setting, and a mood. You can work out the rest from your first image.
Before you make your first image
Practical answers about getting started, credits, editing, and output options.
What can I do with Nano Banana 2 Lite here?
On nano banana 2.5, you can use Lite to generate an image from a text prompt or edit with reference images. Try product concepts, post visuals, character looks, or a new setting for an existing photo.
Is Nano Banana 2 Lite free to use?
Generation uses account credits. Sign in to check your balance and review the cost shown beside the generate button. Any available bonus credits can be used toward that cost; further usage requires enough credits in your account.
Can I start with my own photo?
Yes. Add your photo as a reference and describe the change you want. Specify both the edit and the details to keep, such as “replace the background with a pale wall and keep the bottle shape.”
Which image shapes can I choose?
Lite offers 14 aspect ratios plus Auto. Choices include 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, and 21:9, along with extra-tall and extra-wide formats. Select a ratio before generating.
Can I select 2K or 4K with Lite?
Lite does not have a resolution selector in this workspace. To choose 1K, 2K, or 4K, switch to Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro and review the updated credit cost.
How long will generation take?
There is no fixed completion time. The request, reference uploads, and service demand can affect the wait. The workspace shows progress while your image is being generated.
How do I get a result closer to my idea?
Name the subject, setting, lighting, and composition. For an edit, state what should stay the same. Change one part of the brief at a time, or reuse a promising result as a reference for the next round.