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A NEW CHAPTER IN IMAGE CREATION2.1

Nano Banana 2.1 A little idea. A whole new world.

Better visual design. More natural detail. Bring your ideas into focus with precise local edits and more consistent subjects, from the first image to the next revision.

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Fashion portrait with amber sunglasses and an orange earring against a coral backgroundPortrait
Yellow running shoe floating above a sculptural plinth against a pastel blue and yellow set
IMAGINATION, IN FOCUS
A brighter kind of product story.01 / 03
Mediterranean interior with a yellow sofa, plaster arch and a view of the blue seaSpaces
Made for big ideas. And the little details.Creative concept
Text to imageNatural image editingConsistent subjectsExpressive typography
THE 2.1 UPGRADE

A new version. A sharper vision.

What improves over previous versions? Nano Banana 2.1 advances four essentials: visual design, mask-based editing, subject consistency, and natural-looking imagery. More control over the details. More coherence across the whole idea.

  1. Stronger visual design

    Improved composition and layout bring more structure to posters, campaign visuals, and page concepts. Text and imagery work together with a clearer visual hierarchy.

  2. More focused local edits

    Improved mask-based editing gives a change a more defined area. Refine a selected subject or background while guiding the model to preserve the surrounding composition.

  3. More consistent subjects

    Stronger subject consistency helps carry a character or product through new scenes and successive edits, keeping its defining features more recognisable across a series.

  4. More natural-looking images

    Improved visual quality and realism give materials, fine detail, and photographic scenes a more natural finish. Explore both believable imagery and expressive illustration.

IMAGE CAPABILITIES AT A GLANCE
Output resolution
1K–4K
Reference images, up to
14
Consistent characters, up to
4
Objects with fidelity, up to
10
MEET YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

The idea is yours. Make every detail count.

Nano Banana 2.1 brings image generation and conversational editing into the same creative process. Describe a scene, work from visual references, or refine an existing composition. Its focus on visual detail, text rendering, and subject consistency gives you more ways to shape a recognisable visual direction.

Creative concept of a sunlit coastal interior with a yellow sofa and sculptural stone furnitureCreative conceptA quieter kind of extraordinary.
01 /FROM WORDS TO WORLDS

Picture it. Then put it into words.

Turn a visual brief into a direction you can see. Text-to-image generation lets you describe the subject, setting, composition, and light together, whether the starting point is a believable product scene or a place that only exists in your imagination.

Start with the image’s purpose. A campaign hero needs room for a headline; a product detail needs texture and a clear silhouette. Giving the scene that context helps you make more deliberate creative decisions from the first draft.

Product photographyArt directionSpatial concepts
Editorial portrait concept with amber glasses, a cream knit top and warm coral studio lightingCreative conceptSame soul. New story.
02 /KEEP WHAT MAKES IT YOURS

A new direction. The same character.

Work with visual references to carry a subject through different compositions. Nano Banana 2.1 supports reference-based image creation and multi-turn consistency, helping you explore new surroundings while keeping attention on the person or object that matters.

Use up to 14 reference images, with support for character consistency across up to 4 characters and fidelity for up to 10 objects. Give each reference a clear role: a face to retain, a product to preserve, or a composition to explore. Carry those instructions through each revision.

Visual referencesCharacter directionImage series

Change a part. Keep the direction.

Mask-based local editing focuses a revision on a selected area. Describe the region, the change, and what should stay: replace an object, refine a material, or rework a background. Follow up conversationally to develop the image over multiple turns.

Give your words a place

Improved text rendering and infographic layout make room for clearer posters, menus, diagrams, and editorial covers. Provide exact wording, a reading order, and placement instructions. Review spelling and small type at the final size before publishing.

More detail. A wider canvas.

Choose 1K, 2K, or 4K output, with 1K as the default. Alongside familiar portrait and landscape formats, explore ultra-wide 8:1 and tall 1:8 compositions. Version 2.1 addresses tiling artifacts in extreme 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, and 8:1 formats at 2K and 4K.

Give complex briefs more thought

Improved prompt adherence helps translate detailed instructions into a coherent image. Three reasoning levels let you match the depth of planning to the brief, from a simple composition to a multi-element scene. The default is a balanced, medium level.

Bring real-world context into view

Web and image search grounding can inform creation with relevant real-world information and visual references. Use that context for places, objects, or topical ideas, and give the brief a clear subject and time frame when currency matters.

Start with more than a still image

Text, images, video, and PDF documents can provide input context. Video references can guide thumbnails, posters, or visual summaries using the scenes and details in a clip. Explain which parts of the source should shape the final image.

THE INSPIRATION EDIT

One idea is all it takes.

Explore creative directions for your next image. Open a concept to see its prompt, then make the brief your own.

A brighter kind of launch

A single product, an unexpected setting, and a confident palette. This direction pairs tactile materials with sculptural geometry, giving a campaign a recognisable look without crowding the subject. Adapt the light and background to suit your own collection.

A moment in the sun

Warm colour and directional light give a simple portrait its point of view. Think about the expression, the material of the clothing, and the way one accessory catches the light. A few specific choices can tell a more coherent story than a long list of visual effects.

Somewhere, slower

Bring atmosphere into an architectural concept through light, proportion, and material. Here, a quiet sea view balances the warmth of plaster and stone. Describe how a space should feel as well as what belongs in it, then keep the furniture and decorative details purposeful.

A LITTLE CREATIVE DIRECTION

Better images begin with a better brief.

You do not need an elaborate prompt. You need a clear idea of what matters. Use these three steps to give an image direction and make each revision easier to judge.

  1. 01

    Start with the subject

    Name what the viewer should notice first. Add a setting, an action, and a mood. “A ceramic cup on a kitchen table in morning light” is a more useful starting point than a string of quality adjectives.

  2. 02

    Define the visual language

    Choose the framing, light, colours, and materials that support your idea. If you have a reference, explain its role: the subject to preserve, the atmosphere to borrow, or the composition to explore.

  3. 03

    Refine one decision at a time

    Look at the whole image before chasing small details. Adjust the most important issue first, then review the composition again. Keep the parts that work and make the next instruction specific enough to evaluate.

GOOD QUESTIONS

A little more clarity.

What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is an AI model for image generation and conversational image editing. It combines text and visual references with up to 4K output, local editing, text rendering, and subject consistency across revisions. Explore its capabilities, creative directions, and practical prompt ideas here.

What improves in Nano Banana 2.1 over previous versions?

The main advances are better visual design, mask-based editing, subject consistency, and more natural-looking images. Version 2.1 also improves prompt adherence, text and infographic layout, and extreme-aspect-ratio rendering at 2K and 4K. High-resolution output and multi-image references remain part of the wider feature set; they are not all first introduced in 2.1.

Which resolutions and aspect ratios are supported?

Nano Banana 2.1 supports 1K, 2K, and 4K output, with 1K as the default. Formats include square, portrait, landscape, and extreme ratios such as 1:8 and 8:1. Choose a resolution for the detail you need and a ratio for the image’s destination. Version 2.1 addresses tiling artifacts in 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, and 8:1 images at 2K and 4K.

What kinds of images can I explore?

Useful starting points include product campaign concepts, editorial portraits, interior scenes, posters, and visual storytelling. Think about where the image will live before writing the brief. A cover image, a product close-up, and an atmospheric background need different framing, detail, and negative space.

How should I write a text-to-image prompt?

Lead with the subject, then add the setting, composition, light, and style. Be specific about details that matter and leave room for the rest. Instead of “make it amazing”, describe soft side lighting, a muted palette, or a close crop. The inspiration gallery includes three prompts you can copy and adapt.

How many reference images can I use?

The model supports up to 14 reference images, with character consistency for up to 4 characters and fidelity for up to 10 objects. References can communicate a face, silhouette, material, or atmosphere. Explain what each image contributes and which features should stay recognisable as the scene changes.

How does mask-based editing differ from a whole-image revision?

A local edit identifies a particular area to change, such as an object or background, and specifies what to preserve around it. A whole-image revision can reshape the broader style or composition. Use precise region and preservation instructions for focused edits, then review the result before the next conversational refinement.

How can I create a stronger poster or cover?

Start with a short headline, a clear reading order, and enough space for the text. Describe whether the typography should feel restrained, playful, or editorial, and provide the exact words in quotation marks. Check every character and the final crop at the size your audience will actually see.

What is the best way to use the inspiration gallery?

Select a category, open a creative brief, and copy the prompt. Replace the subject, palette, or setting with details from your own idea. The images are concept artwork for creative direction; use the briefs as starting points rather than an expectation of an identical result.

YOUR NEXT IDEA STARTS HERE

Go on. Imagine a little bigger.

A new campaign. A different perspective. A world of your own. Find the spark for your next visual.

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