Nano Banana, free for everyone.
Generate or edit any image with Google's fastest image model. Lightning-fast iteration, strong reference fusion, and great for character consistency — free, no sign-up required.
Free, no sign-up required. 3 generations per month.
How Nano Banana works
1. Type a prompt or attach an image

2. Generate with Google's Nano Banana

3. Download or keep editing

How Nano Banana compares
Three of the most capable image models in the world, side by side. Pick the one that matches the job.
OpenAI
GPT Image 2
Ranked #1 on the LMArena text-to-image leaderboard. Best-in-class typography, text rendering, and instruction following.
- Speed
- ~15-25s
- Output
- Up to 1024 × 1536
- Pricing
- Free — 3 / month
Best for
Posters, ads, packaging, infographics, and any image with legible text.
- Reads dense prompts and complex layouts
- Renders crisp typography and on-image text
- Edits with strict prompt fidelity
Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
Nano Banana
On this pageThe everyday workhorse. Lightning-fast iteration with strong reference fusion and character consistency.
- Speed
- ~3-6s
- Output
- 10 native ARs up to 1K
- Pricing
- Free — 3 / month
Best for
Rapid retouches, social posts, exploration, and blending multiple references.
- Lightning-fast iteration loop
- Strong reference image fusion
- Great for character / style consistency
Google Gemini 3 Pro Image
Nano Banana Pro
The highest-fidelity Gemini model. 4K native output, sharper detail, and improved photorealism.
- Speed
- ~25-40s
- Output
- Up to 4K, 10 ARs
- Pricing
- Free — 3 / month
Best for
Photoreal hero shots, large-format prints, and detailed scene composition.
- 4K native resolution output
- Best-in-class photorealism
- Improved text + spatial reasoning
Learn more
Go deeper on the model lineup with two reads from the Playground blog.
Playground Blog · 9 min read
GPT Image 2: What It Actually Does Better
Prompts to try and how to use GPT Image 2 on Playground — text rendering, photorealism, and consistent characters.
Read articlePlayground Blog · 8 min read
Nano Banana vs Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana 2
Here’s which AI model to actually use, with a category-by-category breakdown of speed, quality, text rendering, and editing.
Read article


