Nano Banana 2: The Complete Guide to Google's Fastest AI Image Generator

Google just dropped Nano Banana 2, and it's the biggest upgrade to their image generation lineup since Imagen 4 launched at Google I/O 2025. Built on the Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture, Nano Banana 2 delivers what every creator has been asking for: Pro-level image quality at Flash-tier speed and cost.

In this guide, we'll cover what makes Nano Banana 2 different, break down every major feature, and show you how to start generating images with it on Veevid.

What Is Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 is Google DeepMind's latest AI image generation model. Its full technical name is Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, and it sits on top of the Gemini 3.1 Flash reasoning backbone.

The short version: it takes the advanced world knowledge, quality, and reasoning capabilities of Nano Banana Pro (the previous top-tier model) and runs them on the Flash architecture, which is optimized for speed and throughput. The result is a model that generates images up to 4x faster than previous generation models while matching or approaching Pro quality across most use cases.

Nano Banana 2 is now the default image model inside Gemini, replacing the previous Flash image generator. It's available through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI for enterprise deployment. For a full feature overview, check out the Nano Banana 2 page.

Key Features of Nano Banana 2

1. Flash Speed with Pro Quality

Speed is the headline feature. Nano Banana 2 generates standard images in just a few seconds, with higher-resolution outputs typically completing in under 10 seconds. That's roughly 4x faster than Nano Banana Pro, at approximately 50% lower cost per image.

For creators who iterate rapidly on concepts, this means you can test dozens of ideas in the time it used to take to generate a handful.

2. Accurate Text Rendering

One of the biggest pain points in AI image generation has been text. Most models either garble letters, misspell words, or produce illegible typography. Nano Banana 2 fixes this.

The model renders accurate, legible text directly within generated images. It supports in-image localization with multiple languages, so you can generate marketing mockups, greeting cards, event posters, and branded materials with clean typography in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and more.

3. Subject Consistency

Keeping characters looking the same across multiple images has always been a challenge with AI generators. Nano Banana 2 handles this natively.

The model maintains character consistency for up to 5 characters and preserves fidelity of up to 14 objects within a single workflow. This makes it practical for storytelling, brand asset creation, and any project where visual coherence across multiple images matters.

4. Natural Language Image Editing

Nano Banana 2 isn't just a generator. It also supports natural language image editing. Upload an existing image and describe what you want changed in plain English:

• Blur the background
• Remove an object
• Change a pose
• Add color to a black and white photo
• Swap out a background
• Adjust lighting or mood

No complex editing tools needed. Just describe the change and let the model handle it.

5. Full Resolution Control

Nano Banana 2 supports resolutions from 512 pixels up to 4K, with native support for a wide range of aspect ratios including standard formats (1:1, 16:9, 4:3) and extended formats like 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, and 1:8.

The new 512px resolution tier is particularly useful for rapid-fire iterations and heavy-duty pipelines where speed matters more than final output size. When you need the full detail, scale up to 4K.

6. Web-Powered Intelligence

Unlike most image generators that rely solely on training data, Nano Banana 2 can tap into Gemini's real-world knowledge base and real-time web search to more accurately render specific subjects.

Ask it to generate a specific landmark, a current product, or a recent cultural reference, and it draws on live web information rather than just what it learned during training. This makes it particularly useful for:

• Educational content with accurate visual references
• Localized marketing materials
• Travel and tourism visuals
• Current event illustrations

Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana

Here's how the three models in Google's Imagen lineup stack up:

Feature	Nano Banana 2	Nano Banana Pro	Nano Banana (Original)
Generation Speed	A few seconds	8-12 seconds	3-5 seconds
Image Quality	Pro-level	Highest	Flash-level
Text Rendering	Accurate, multi-language	Accurate	Basic
Subject Consistency	5 characters, 14 objects	5 characters, 14 objects	Up to 3 references
Natural Language Editing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Resolution	Up to 4K	Up to 4K	Standard
Web Search Grounding	Yes	Limited	No
API Cost	Flash-level pricing	~2x higher	Standard

The takeaway: Nano Banana 2 is the sweet spot for most users. You get nearly all of Pro's capabilities at Flash speed and pricing. Pro still edges ahead for maximum quality on complex, detailed scenes, but the gap is narrow enough that Nano Banana 2 will be the right choice for the vast majority of workflows.

Nano Banana 2 vs Midjourney vs DALL-E

How does Nano Banana 2 compare to other popular AI image generators?

Capability	Nano Banana 2	Midjourney V6	DALL-E 3
Text Rendering	Accurate, multi-language	Poor	Good
Photorealism	Excellent	Excellent (stylized)	Good
Speed	A few seconds	30-60 seconds	10-15 seconds
Max Resolution	4K	2K upscaled	1024x1024
Image Editing	Natural language	Limited	Basic
Subject Consistency	5 characters	Via --sref flag	No native support
Web Grounding	Yes	No	No
API Access	Yes	No official API	Yes

Nano Banana 2's advantages are clear in speed, text rendering, and API accessibility. Midjourney still leads in artistic stylization and community-driven prompt optimization. DALL-E 3 integrates tightly with ChatGPT but trails in resolution and editing capabilities.

How to Use Nano Banana 2 on Veevid

Getting started takes about 30 seconds:

Step 1: Choose Your Tool

Head to Text to Image to generate images from a text prompt, or Image to Image to transform and edit existing images. Nano Banana 2 will be pre-selected as your model.

Step 2: Write Your Prompt

Describe the image you want. Be specific about composition, lighting, style, and any text you want rendered in the image. For example:

A professional product photo of a coffee mug on a wooden table, morning sunlight streaming through a window, with "Good Morning" written on the mug in elegant script

Step 3: Configure Settings

Choose your aspect ratio and resolution. For quick iterations, start with lower resolutions. For final outputs, go up to 4K.

Step 4: Generate

Hit generate and get your result in seconds. Download, iterate, or use the natural language editor to make adjustments.

Best Use Cases for Nano Banana 2

Marketing and Advertising

Create ad creatives, social media visuals, and campaign assets with embedded text and consistent brand characters. The speed means you can A/B test visual concepts rapidly.

E-commerce Product Visuals

Generate product mockups, lifestyle shots, and promotional banners with accurate product names and pricing text rendered directly in the image.

Content Creation

Blog headers, YouTube thumbnails, social media posts, and newsletter visuals. The fast generation time fits into any content workflow without slowing you down.

Education and Infographics

Leverage web-grounded generation to create accurate educational visuals, diagrams, and infographics with up-to-date information.

Brand Asset Libraries

Use subject consistency to build entire character libraries and visual asset sets that maintain coherence across dozens of images.

Rapid Prototyping

Designers and product teams can quickly visualize concepts, UI mockups, and storyboards at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

1. Be specific with prompts. Instead of "a dog," try "a golden retriever puppy sitting in a sunlit garden, shallow depth of field, warm afternoon light."

2. Use text rendering deliberately. When you want text in your image, put it in quotes within your prompt. Specify the font style (elegant, bold, handwritten) and placement.

3. Start at 512px for iterations. Use the lowest resolution to quickly find the right composition, then regenerate at 4K for the final output.

4. Leverage subject consistency. When creating a series of images with the same character, reference previous outputs to maintain visual coherence.

5. Try natural language editing. If a generated image is 90% right, don't regenerate. Instead, describe the specific change you want.

Pricing

Nano Banana 2 is available on Veevid with a credit-based pricing model. Every new account gets free credits to start creating immediately.

For higher volume usage, Veevid offers affordable credit packages and subscription plans that include access to Nano Banana 2 alongside other AI models for image and video generation.

All images you create through Veevid are yours to use for personal and commercial purposes without additional licensing fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 is Google DeepMind's latest AI image generation model, technically known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. It combines Pro-level image quality with Flash-tier speed, generating images in seconds with features like accurate text rendering and subject consistency.

How is Nano Banana 2 different from Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana 2 delivers nearly identical quality to Pro at roughly 4x the speed and 50% lower cost. It also adds web search grounding for more accurate rendering of real-world subjects. Pro still has a slight edge on maximum quality for complex scenes.

Can Nano Banana 2 render text in images?

Yes. Accurate text rendering is one of Nano Banana 2's standout features. It supports multiple languages and can generate clean, legible typography directly within images, making it ideal for marketing materials, branded content, and signage.

Is Nano Banana 2 free to use?

Veevid offers free credits for new accounts, so you can start generating Nano Banana 2 images at no cost. For ongoing use, affordable credit packages are available on the pricing page.

Can I use Nano Banana 2 images commercially?

Yes. All images generated through Veevid are available for both personal and commercial use, including advertising, social media, client projects, and product marketing.

What resolutions does Nano Banana 2 support?

Nano Banana 2 supports resolutions from 512 pixels up to 4K, with a wide range of aspect ratios including 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 4:1, and more.

How does Nano Banana 2 compare to Midjourney?

Nano Banana 2 is significantly faster (seconds vs 30-60 seconds), has better text rendering, and offers API access. Midjourney is stronger in artistic stylization. For most commercial and content creation workflows, Nano Banana 2 offers a better speed-to-quality ratio.

Start Creating with Nano Banana 2

Nano Banana 2 represents a fundamental shift in what's possible with AI image generation. Pro-level quality, Flash-tier speed, accurate text, consistent characters, and natural language editing, all in one model.

Ready to try it? Explore Nano Banana 2 on Veevid or go straight to generate your first image.