Nano Banana 2 - Top-Ranked on Image Arena, Google Search Grounding
Built on Gemini 3.1 Flash, Nano Banana 2 ranked highly on Artificial Analysis Image Arena at launch. Up to 14 reference images, Google Search grounding, and 512px to 4K resolution at roughly half the cost of Pro.
Nano Banana 2 - Top-Ranked on Image Arena, Google Search Grounding
Nano Banana 2: Top-Ranked on Image Arena — Search-Grounded, Cost-Efficient, Fast
Nano Banana 2, launched February 26, 2026, is the newest and most widely deployed model in the Nano Banana family. Built on Gemini 3.1 Flash, it achieved a top position on the Artificial Analysis Image Arena leaderboard at launch. It is now the default image generation engine across the Gemini app, Google Search AI Mode, Google Lens, Google Ads, and Flow. Compared to Nano Banana Pro, it costs roughly 50% less per 2K image ($0.067 vs $0.134) while accepting up to 14 reference images — the most in the family — and introducing Google Search grounding for contextually accurate, up-to-date image content. Resolution ranges from 512px to 4K, and its Flash architecture delivers faster generation than Pro.
Up to 4K Resolution
Flexible resolution from 512px up to 4K. Choose the output size that fits your workflow — social media thumbnails, web banners, or print-ready assets.
14 Reference Images
Upload up to 14 reference images — the most of any Nano Banana variant. Provide style boards, product photos, brand assets, and compositional guides all in a single generation.
Google Search Grounding
Toggle Google Search grounding to give the model real-time web context. Generate images of current events, recent products, or trending topics with factual accuracy.
Text & Image to Image
Accepts text-only prompts or combined text+image input. Pair a wireframe with a description, or feed in a rough photo alongside instructions for a polished output.
Nano Banana 2 Gallery
AI images generated with Nano Banana 2, demonstrating its versatility across editorial, product, and lifestyle scenes.
Brand Ad Campaign Mockups
Retro Summer Vibes on Vintage Porsche
Dark Editorial Fashion Portrait Series
Chocolate Museum Fashion Portrait
3D Isometric Life Dioramas
Warm Bedroom Film Photography Triptych
Generate with Search Grounding
1. Write Your Prompt
Describe the image you want. Nano Banana 2 handles both short, simple prompts and detailed multi-paragraph instructions with equal competence.
2. Add References (Optional)
Upload up to 14 reference images — more than any other Nano Banana model. Combine style references, product shots, and compositional guides in one request.
3. Choose Resolution
Select from 512px up to 4K. Pricing scales with resolution: 1K = 7 credits, 2K = 11 credits, 4K = 17 credits.
4. Generate & Download
Nano Banana 2 runs on Flash architecture for fast turnaround. Optionally enable Google Search grounding for current-event or product-specific accuracy.
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The #1 ranked AI image model on Artificial Analysis Image Arena. Up to 14 reference images, Google Search grounding, and 512px to 4K resolution at roughly half the cost of Pro.
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