Nano Banana 2: AI image generator by Gemini 3.1 Flash | Artlist AI

Nano Banana 2 — create production-ready visuals at scale

Powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash, Nano Banana 2 delivers fast, cost-effective image generation for real production workflows. Studios and creators can create high-volume, consistent visuals effortlessly — like product mockups, ad variations, campaigns, and video frames.

Here is what Nano Banana 2 can create for you

What sets Nano Banana 2 apart?

Fast creation without compromise

Generate professional-grade images faster without sacrificing quality. Nano Banana 2 keeps up with high-volume workflows, so you can produce and iterate quickly while delivering high-fidelity outputs.

Flexible image sizes and styles

Adjust styles, characters, and compositions for any project, whether you’re creating quick drafts or high-fidelity final assets.

Guide visuals with multiple images

Keep characters, scenes, and details consistent. Include up to 14 reference images to guide precise style and composition.

All-in-one creative workflow

Use Nano Banana 2 right inside Artlist’s AI Toolkit to create visuals from text or images, whether you’re working solo or with a team.

Using Nano Banana 2 in the AI Toolkit

Start creating stunning visuals with Nano Banana in three simple steps — right inside Artlist’s AI Toolkit.

  1. Access Artlist's AI Toolkit
    Open the AI Toolkit and select Nano Banana 2 from the model menu to start your project.
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  2. Enter your concept
    Enter a prompt or reference image to bring your vision to life and shape your output.
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  3. Generate, customize, and download
    Refine styles, compositions, or characters until the visuals match your concept.
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See what’s possible with Nano Banana 2

Browse a selection of images generated using Nano Banana 2, showcasing how fast and scalable workflows can turn simple prompts into consistent, high-quality visuals. These examples will give you a clear idea of what’s possible at scale, from product mockups and story frames to campaign ideas. Look through the gallery to start shaping your own production-ready visuals in seconds.

A woman stares at her reflection in a gold knife, confused and mesmerized, with a gold spoon resting on the table beneath her, soft cinematic lighting.

Ten wrestlers in an amateur arena tag match, two locking arms in the center while others react, one leaping from the turnbuckle, dynamic sports action.

A woman and an illuminated android sit side by side on a train, both wearing space helmets, the android staring forward while she looks down in fear, moody sci-fi lighting.

A sports car narrowly escapes a massive explosion in front of a warehouse at night, fire and debris illuminating the scene, dramatic high-contrast lighting.

A 60s-style silver robot stands on a desert hill, looking down at the camera with imposing presence, subtle robotic motion, cinematic atmosphere.

A SWAT team in a high-speed freeway chase, one officer hanging from the passenger window firing at a figure on the car ahead, sparks flying from tires.

A woman stands inside an open elevator placed in a wide hayfield, holding her handbag and waiting calmly as it begins to descend, surreal composition.

A woman sits in a bedroom by an open window kissing a man standing outside, she wears a flowing dress, he wears a suit, intimate cinematic framing.

Nano Banana 2's advanced features

Nano Banana 2 delivers fast, consistent, and creative AI visuals. This versatile AI image generator model supports both text and image input workflows.

Generate images from text

Transform written prompts into polished visuals instantly — perfect for quick concepts or final assets.

Edit, transform, and translate images

Upload an image and let Nano Banana 2 reimagine it. Adjust style, color, and composition — or translate text within an image while keeping the original layout.

Maintain visual consistency

Use up to 14 reference images to keep characters, objects, and style uniform across a whole project.

Flexible image output sizes

Generate images at 512px for rapid drafting, 1K or 2K for final deliverables, and 4K for studio use — with multiple aspect ratios to fit different formats.

Projects that work best with Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2 excels at large-scale, visual production. From marketing assets to storyboards and product visuals, explore the types of creative projects where this model drives the most impact.

Global campaign localization

Produce localized versions of campaign visuals for different markets. Translate text inside images while preserving the original layout and design.

Ad creative variations

Generate multiple ad visuals from a single concept. Test different layouts, backgrounds, and product placements while keeping your campaign style consistent.

Large-scale product mockup sets

Create a series of product mockups from a single reference image. Show the same product in different colors, environments, or compositions without running additional photoshoots.

Storyboards and concept frames

Turn a script for a creative brief into a sequence of visual frames. Explore angles, lighting setups, and scene variations while keeping characters and environments consistent.

Multi-format social visuals

Adapt a single concept into visuals for different platforms — from square posts to widescreen formats — while maintaining a unified visual identity.

Turn your prompt into visuals with Nano Banana 2

See what you can create with Nano Banana 2 — enter a prompt and generate your first image in seconds. Refine styles, characters, or composition directly in the AI Toolkit.

Nano Banana 2 Lite: the family's speed specialist

Nano Banana 2 Lite is the lightweight model in the Nano Banana family, built on Gemini Flash Image Lite to match Nano Banana quality at a much higher speed. Reach for Lite when you need fast, high-volume images, and stay on Nano Banana Pro or Nano Banana 2 when you need higher resolution and grounded detail.

What Nano Banana 2 Lite is built for?

Generate in about 5 seconds

Nano Banana Lite is tuned for speed, returning finished images quickly so you can iterate on an idea instead of waiting between prompts.

Built for high-volume work

The Flash Lite architecture is made for scale. Generate dozens of variations in one session and the output stays steady, prompt after prompt.

Detail-preserving edits

Phrase an edit relative to your source and Lite keeps the original intact, holding character identity and fine detail across every version.

Readable text in 25+ languages

Lite renders sharp in-image text in English and more than 25 other languages, handy for thumbnails, captions, and localized creatives.

Who benefits most from Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 helps creators and teams produce consistent visuals quickly while maintaining style, characters, and key details.

Content creators and filmmakers

Generate concept art, storyboards, and production visuals at high speed. Stay on top of tight production schedules and creative pipelines.

Marketers and brand teams

Create branded images, social content, and product visuals with a consistent look and feel — and without lengthy production cycles.

Studios and enterprise teams

Scale visual production by maintaining consistency across projects. Handle multiple image references and adjust resolutions to fit any task requirement.

Master Nano Banana 2 with these learning resources

Go deeper with guides, tutorials, and resources to get the most out of the Nano Banana models inside Artlist’s AI Toolkit.

Frequently asked questions

What are Nano Banana 2’s capabilities?

Nano Banana 2 transforms text prompts and images into high-quality visuals with strong prompt adherence and fast, production-ready performance. It supports text-to-image and image-to-image workflows, up to 14 reference images for consistency control, and outputs at multiple resolutions (512px, 1K, 2K, and 4K). It’s designed for scalable creative workflows where speed, flexibility, and visual consistency are essential.

Is Nano Banana 2 free to use on Artlist?

Yes, Nano Banana 2 is free to try in Artlist's AI Toolkit. You can create images, experiment with 3D mockups for products or advertising creatives, and test AR/VR concepts — all within the free trial. Create a free account to experiment with the model and see what it can do.

How is it different from Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro?

Compared to previous versions, Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2’s AI image generator is faster and more accurate. Powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash, it maintains a uniform style across references. It creates production-ready outputs, enabling professional studio workflows with minimal adjustments.

What are alternative AI image generators in Artlist?

Artlist offers a range of AI image-generation models in its AI Toolkit. Grok Imagine, Seedream 5.0, and Flux.2 Pro are each suited for different styles and creative needs.