Nano Banana 2 Lite Text to Image
Type a prompt and get a Native 1K image back in ~4s generation — no source image required.
// prompt formula
Prompt Formula: Subject, Composition, Lighting, Style
Five ingredients turn a vague idea into a prompt Nano Banana 2 Lite can render precisely.
Subject
Name the exact subject and any defining details — "a red ceramic mug", not just "a mug".
Composition
Describe framing and layout: close-up, centered, rule-of-thirds, negative space for text.
Lighting
Set the mood with light: soft key light, golden-hour rim light, bright even studio light.
Style
Name a visual style: studio photography, flat vector illustration, isometric 3D.
Constraints
Add what to avoid or keep fixed: "no text", "keep the background plain", "one subject only".
// examples
Prompt Examples by Category
Product photo
Productecommerce packshot of a stainless steel water bottle centered on a seamless white background, soft diffused studio lighting, subtle reflection, sharp focus
aspect ratio 1:1
Portrait
Portraitoutdoor portrait of a man walking through a wheat field at golden hour, warm rim light, gentle lens flare, candid expression
aspect ratio 3:2
Ad creative
Advibrant social ad banner for a summer sneaker sale, bright orange-to-pink gradient background, large clean negative space on the left for a headline
aspect ratio 1:1
Thumbnail
Thumbnailbold video tutorial thumbnail with a bright yellow burst background, high contrast, clear empty text-safe zone on the right
aspect ratio 16:9
Illustration
Illustrationflat vector illustration of a small city park at sunset, layered silhouettes, warm limited color palette, minimalist shapes
aspect ratio 1:1
Sticker
Stickerdie-cut sticker illustration of a sleepy cloud character with a crescent-moon hat, soft pastel palette, thick outline
aspect ratio 1:1
// aspect ratio
Aspect Ratio Guidance
Every ratio renders at Native 1K — pick the shape that fits where the image will be used.
Square (1:1)
Product photos, social posts and app icons that need to fit a square frame.
Landscape (16:9)
Video thumbnails, banners and wide hero images.
Portrait (9:16)
Stories, reels and mobile-first vertical layouts.
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From Prompt to Image
BeforeAfterecommerce packshot, seamless white background, soft diffused studio lighting
Before
Afterstudio headshot, neutral gray backdrop, soft Rembrandt lighting
BeforeAftervibrant summer sneaker-sale ad banner, bright gradient background, headline space
// tips
How to Improve Your Results
Small habits make a bigger difference than a longer prompt.
Iterate in small steps
Change one thing at a time — lighting, then composition — instead of rewriting the whole prompt.
Quote short in-image text
If you need text in the image, keep it short and wrap it in quotes: heading text "SALE".
Avoid conflicting styles
Don’t mix "photorealistic" with "flat illustration" in the same prompt — pick one direction.
// pricing
Pricing & Credits
Free
5 free generations to try Native 1K output
- Text to image and image to image
- Native 1K output on every generation
- Community support
Creator
500 credits per month
- Priority generation queue
- No watermark on downloads
- Commercial use license
Studio
2,000 credits per month
- Everything in Creator
- Team seats for shared projects
- Early access to API credits
// faq
FAQ
Turn your next prompt into a Native 1K image
~4s generation, no sign-up required for your first generations.