More convincing image detail
Google reports better realism across 1K, 2K and 4K outputs, with fixes for tiling artifacts in wide and panoramic images at 2K and 4K.
Nano Banana 2.1: what’s new, with an image generator
Google released Nano Banana 2.1 on October 6, 2026. Explore the official update, see Google’s Nano Banana 2 examples, and create your own images with Nano Banana 2 below.
Generate with Nano Banana 2Nano Banana 2Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
This generator starts with Nano Banana 2. The selected model and credit cost are shown in the composer. Sign in to generate or upload images; generation uses credits.
What is Nano Banana 2.1?
Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s updated image generation and editing model. Its official model ID is gemini-nano-banana-2.1. Google documents improvements to visual quality, instruction following, text rendering and consistency across edits. The generator on this page uses the existing Nano Banana 2 integration; Nano Banana 2.1 is not integrated here.
Google AI: Nano Banana 2.1 model documentation ↗What changed in 2.1
Clearer text and layouts
The update improves typography and infographic composition. Try concise labels and a clear layout, then review the rendered text before using an image.
Better continuity across edits
Google documents up to 14 reference images, with consistency for up to four characters and fidelity for up to ten objects. These are official 2.1 capabilities; this page’s upload limits follow the selected model.
Official Google examples
These three images come from Google’s February 26 Nano Banana 2 announcement. They illustrate the model available in this generator and are not Nano Banana 2.1 results. Credit: Google / Google DeepMind.
Water-cycle infographic
A tactile educational layout combines labels, arrows and everyday materials to explain a scientific process.
Google Blog ↗
Cloud-type comparison
A triptych places three cloud types side by side with large headings and a consistent visual treatment.
Google Blog ↗
A story with recurring characters
Three fluffy friends build a treehouse across several illustrated panels, showing continuity in a visual story.
Google Blog ↗Suggested prompts are written for this page and are inspired by the examples; they are not Google’s original prompts.
Nano Banana 2 vs 2.1: which model is used here?
| Model | Official Google model ID | On this page |
|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 | gemini-3.1-flash-image | Available in the generator |
| Nano Banana 2.1 | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 | Officially released; not integrated here |
The model picker shows what will generate your image. Reading about 2.1 does not switch the generator to 2.1. Google’s search grounding and reference-image specifications do not guarantee identical features through this site’s provider.
Questions before you generate
Can I use Nano Banana 2.1 on this page?
This page explains Nano Banana 2.1, but the generator defaults to Nano Banana 2. You can use the model picker to choose another model already available on this site. A dedicated 2.1 option has not been added.
Can I edit an existing image?
Yes. Sign in, upload a reference photo in the composer, and describe what to change and what to preserve. The edit uses the model shown in the picker.
Is generation free?
Generation uses credits. The composer displays the cost for the selected model and settings before you submit. See the pricing page for credit packs.
Where can I verify the 2.1 release?
Google’s Gemini API model page lists gemini-nano-banana-2.1 as stable. Google Cloud’s model page gives October 6, 2026 as its general-availability release date. Both sources are linked below.