Nano Banana 2.1
gemini-nano-banana-2.1Start with the current image model documentation; test your own brief and editing constraints.
IMAGE MODEL FIELD NOTES · UPDATED OCTOBER 7, 2026
Nano Banana 2.1
A clearer starting point for Google’s image model: what it is, where to try it, and how to turn an idea into a useful creative brief.
Model guide · Nano Banana 2.1 is not available in this studio yet
What is Nano Banana 2.1?
Nano Banana 2.1 is a Google image-generation and conversational-editing model. Its official model identifier is gemini-nano-banana-2.1. It follows Nano Banana 2; the decimal version is a distinct model name, rather than a setting to append to any image prompt.
Google lists the release date as October 6, 2026. Google ↗
Google describes improvements to visual quality, typography and consistency across edits. Check the official image-generation documentation for supported inputs, resolutions and account-specific access before choosing a workflow.
Official documentation ↗Choose the right starting point
These are model identities, not a quality ranking. We have not run a controlled comparison between them.
Nano Banana 2
gemini-3.1-flash-imageCheck compatibility if an existing integration already uses this identifier.
Nano Banana Pro
gemini-3-pro-imageCompare requirements and current pricing before choosing a different model tier.
How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?
Google’s Standard API lists the following image-output equivalents. These are not complete request totals: input, text/thinking output and search grounding can add charges. Batch has separate rates; consumer app plans are different from API billing.
- 1K output
- $0.0336
- 2K output
- $0.0504
- 4K output
- $0.113
Checked October 7, 2026. APIMart has not published this route’s price. Our studio subscription price applies to GPT Image 2 EXT, not Nano Banana 2.1.
Google: current API pricing ↗How to try Nano Banana 2.1
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Find the actual model
Open Google’s model documentation and follow its Google AI Studio link. Confirm the selected model identifier before generating. Availability can vary by account and region.
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Start with one clear task
Describe the subject, composition and intended use. For an edit, state what should change and what must stay the same. Use only reference images you have permission to upload.
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Review before iterating
Check object shape, readable text and unintended changes. Save the first result, then change one instruction at a time so you can understand what improved.
Turn an idea into a usable prompt
This local prompt builder makes a creative brief; it does not call a model, upload an image or spend credits. Copy it into the model you choose. The prompts below are original suggestions, not tested Nano Banana 2.1 examples.
Your creative brief
A handmade ceramic teapot on a linen cloth
A practical review checklist
Before deciding whether a model is suitable, judge its output against your brief rather than a promotional example.
Composition
Does the subject fit the intended crop? Check the image at the size where it will actually be used. A convincing full-screen image can become unreadable in a small card.
Text and product details
Read every word and compare key shapes against your reference. Add exact branding in an editor when needed; do not assume generated packaging accurately represents a real product.
Editing consistency
Put the source and result side by side. Inspect the parts you asked to preserve as carefully as the parts you asked to change.
Cost and repeatability
Record the model identifier, settings, attempts and actual charges. We publish no speed, price or quality winner without a like-for-like test.
Nano Banana 2.1 questions
Can I generate with Nano Banana 2.1 on this page?
No. This page provides a model guide and a local prompt builder. Our linked studio generator uses GPT Image 2 EXT. For Nano Banana 2.1 access, use the official Google documentation.
Is Nano Banana2.1 the same search term?
If you searched for the unspaced spelling, this guide covers the same model. The official name uses spaces: Nano Banana 2.1, with API identifier gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
Is Nano Banana 2.1 free?
Do not assume access is free. Check the account, region, limits and current billing terms of the service you choose. Our studio subscriptions are separate from Google model access.
Can I use it for photo editing?
Google documents conversational image editing. Confirm the supported input and editing workflow in your chosen interface. This guide has no image upload or editing endpoint.
Where are the Nano Banana 2.1 output examples?
We have not generated and independently reviewed outputs with this model, so we do not label other models’ images as Nano Banana 2.1 examples. The prompt workshop provides briefs to test yourself.
Is this an official Google website?
No. This is an independent guide by Ghibli AI Studio. Google’s documentation is the primary source for model specifications and availability.
Sources & verification
Checked October 7, 2026. Provider availability may change. Model documentation is evidence of specifications, not our own output testing.