Nano Banana 2 Lite: Fast 1K AI Image Generator & Editor
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google’s speed-tier Nano Banana model. Write a prompt or drop in a photo, and your 1K image lands in about four seconds.
See what you can make
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image, the speed-focused member of the Nano Banana family from Google DeepMind. A single model handles both jobs — drawing new images from a text prompt and editing photos you upload.
It trades the 2K/4K output and web grounding of Nano Banana 2 for raw speed and cost — 1K images in about four seconds at a fraction of the price. Draft and iterate here, then step up to Nano Banana 2 when you need a high-resolution final.
Use it right here, no setup involved. Sign in, spend your free starter credits, then pay as you go for only the images you generate. No Google Cloud account and no API key needed.
What You Can Do With Nano Banana 2 Lite
Text to image
Describe a scene and get a crisp 1K render in seconds — product shots, posters, concept art, and characters from a single prompt.
Edit your photos
Upload an image, say what to change, and skip the editor. Swap backgrounds, restyle the look, or add and remove objects.
Blend up to 10 references
Bring up to ten photos into one prompt. Your subject stays consistent, so a whole set still reads as the same person or product.
Built for speed
Around four seconds per 1K image, several times faster than Nano Banana 2 — ideal for drafts, previews, and high-volume work.
Lowest-cost tier
One flat, low rate per image, the same for text-to-image and editing — generate a lot without watching the meter.
14 aspect ratios
Square, wide, tall, and extreme banner or tower ratios, plus auto that lets the model pick the frame for you.
How to Use Nano Banana 2 Lite
Open the generator
In the tool above, open the Image tab and set Nano Banana 2 Lite as your model.
Prompt or upload
Type out the image you want, or drop in up to ten reference photos to edit or blend.
Pick an aspect ratio
Choose from 14 shapes or leave it on auto — every image renders at fast 1K.
Generate and download
Press generate. Your 1K image comes back in seconds — click to open or download it.
What You Can Make With Nano Banana 2 Lite
Rapid drafts
Sketch dozens of directions fast, then finalize the winner on a higher tier.
Photo edits
Adjust backgrounds, lighting, outfits, or fine details on photos you already have.
Consistent characters
Carry the same face or mascot across a set with up to ten reference images.
High-volume assets
Generate large batches of 1K visuals cheaply for tests, ads, and variations.
Social and thumbnails
Build scroll-stopping posts and thumbnails sized for each platform in seconds.
Previews and prototypes
Mock up a concept quickly before committing time to a polished render.
Nano Banana 2 Lite vs Nano Banana 2 vs GPT Image 2
See where the Lite tier fits. Run all three right here — pick Lite for fast, low-cost 1K drafts, and step up to Nano Banana 2 for 2K/4K finals.
| Feature | Nano Banana 2 Lite | Nano Banana 2 | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | OpenAI | ||
| Model | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Gemini 3.1 Flash | GPT Image 2 |
| Resolution | 1K | 0.5K–4K | 1K–4K |
| Speed | ~4s | Fast | Slower |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Up to 14 | Up to 16 |
| Images per request | 1 | Up to 4 | 1 |
| Web grounding | No | Yes | No |
| Available here | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nano Banana 2 Lite FAQ
Start Creating With Nano Banana 2 Lite
Generate and edit 1K images with Nano Banana 2 Lite in seconds. Free starter credits when you sign up — no credit card needed.
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