How to Use Nano Banana 2 Lite

This is the first guide in the docs — read it once, then move on to the Prompt Guide for better results.

Open the Workspace

1. 1

   Open the workspace

   Go to Text to Image for a prompt-only start, or Image to Image if you already have a source photo to edit.

2. 2

   Choose text-to-image or image-to-image

   Text-to-image generates from a written description alone. Image-to-image uploads a reference photo and edits or restyles it with a prompt.

3. 3

   Prepare your first prompt

   Describe the subject, the setting and the mood in one or two plain-language sentences — see the Prompt Guide for a repeatable formula.

4. 4

   Choose aspect ratio & Native 1K settings

   Pick an aspect ratio for your composition. Every option generates at Native 1K — the Native 1K badge next to the selector confirms this before you submit.

5. 5

   Submit, review and refine

   Submit the request and it typically completes in ~4s generation. Review the result, then adjust one detail in your prompt at a time rather than rewriting it completely.

6. 6

   Download and save

   Once you are happy with a result, download it. Small, iterative prompt changes usually get you there faster than starting over.

Ready to try it? Start at Text to Image for a prompt-only generation, or Image to Image if you already have a source photo. Once you're comfortable with the basics, see Generation Workflow for the full prompt-to-download path, including credits.

FAQ

Do I need an account to try Nano Banana 2 Lite?

What is the difference between text-to-image and image-to-image?

Why does my result not match my prompt exactly?

What resolution does my first image come out at?

What should I do after I get my first result?

Start Creating

Open the workspace and generate your first Native 1K image.

Generate FreeRead the Prompt Guide