Image model · Text to image
Nano Banana 2 on Klingobanana
Nano Banana 2 is the fast Gemini-based image model. It is text-to-image only and sits between FLUX Schnell and Gemini 3 Pro in cost.
From 3 credits per image
Specs
- Type
- Image · Text to image
- Input
- Text prompt only
- Reference images
- None
- Speed
- Fast
Price per generation
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| One image | 3 credits |
Credits come from your plan. See all models to compare image prices.
What Nano Banana 2 is good at
Nano Banana 2 is the quick, mid-priced Gemini-based image model. It occupies a useful middle position: clearly more finished than the cheapest draft model, clearly cheaper than Gemini 3 Pro. For a lot of everyday work, such as social posts, blog art and concept previews, that middle is exactly where you want to be.
It is text-to-image only, and it pairs naturally with Nano Banana 2 Edit. A common pattern is to find the look here, then switch to the edit model to bring your own reference photos into the same visual style. Because it is a fast model, you can afford to iterate on wording until the result matches what you pictured.
Ideal use cases
- Social content in volume. Daily posts, carousels and story backgrounds where you need many on-brand images without premium-model costs.
- Concept previews for clients. Show three or four directions quickly, then commit credits to the one that gets approved.
- Blog and newsletter art. Clean, readable illustrations and photo-style images that support an article rather than carry it.
Limits to know about
- It does not accept reference images in this mode; use Nano Banana 2 Edit for that.
- It will not match Gemini 3 Pro on fine detail in large, scrutinised images.
- Very specific compositions with many named objects can be only partly followed. Simplify the scene if elements go missing.
Example prompts for Nano Banana 2
Cozy desk scene
A cluttered but cosy writer's desk at night: green banker lamp, open notebook with handwriting, a mug with steam, rain on the window behind, warm and cool light contrast, wide angle.
Why it works. Warm lamp against cool window light gives the image depth, and a busy-but-readable scene shows the model's mid-tier detail.
Minimal infographic backdrop
A soft gradient background in peach and lavender with floating 3D rounded shapes, lots of empty space in the centre, clean studio lighting, no text.
Why it works. Backgrounds with intentional empty space are practical for overlaying text later, and "no text" prevents invented lettering.
Street fashion snapshot
A woman in an oversized olive trench coat crossing a zebra crossing in Milan, motion blur on passing scooters, overcast soft light, shot from a low angle, candid.
Why it works. A single subject with environmental motion creates a believable, snapshot-like mood.
Settings and what costs more
- One image costs 3 credits, between the cheapest image model (1 credits) and the most expensive (5 credits).
- Prompt length and aspect ratio do not change the price, so spend your effort on the prompt rather than on shaving words.
- Use it for fast iteration: change one thing per run (angle, light, palette) and keep what works.
- Pick the final aspect ratio before generating. Re-cropping a 1:1 image to 9:16 later throws away most of the frame.
- When you find a look you like, save the prompt. Reusing the same wording in Nano Banana 2 Edit keeps the style consistent.
Compare Nano Banana 2 with
- Nano Banana 2 Edit (3 credits per image)Choose it for the reference-image version for keeping a face or product consistent.
- FLUX Schnell (1 credits per image)Choose it for the cheapest option when you only need rough drafts.
- Gemini 3 Pro (5 credits per image)Choose it for the premium step up for final-quality renders.
Our take
Nano Banana 2 is the sensible default for everyday images: fast, affordable, and good enough for most publishing needs.
Prompts
- Dark building with one warm window
- Perfume bottle studio shot
- Levitating sneaker hero shot
- Rembrandt-lit studio portrait
- Rainy neon city street
- Minimal skincare ad visual
Use it for
- UGC-style product ads, from script to finished clip.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Nano Banana 2 different from Nano Banana Pro?
- Nano Banana Pro is the common name for Gemini 3 Pro, the detail-focused and pricier model. Nano Banana 2 is faster and cheaper, aimed at drafts and volume work.
Is Nano Banana 2 good for photorealistic images?
- It handles photographic prompts well for typical social and web use. For close inspection or large prints, Gemini 3 Pro gives more detail.
Can I use my own photo as a reference?
- Not in this model. Use Nano Banana 2 Edit, which accepts several reference images.
What does an API call look like?
- Send the model id, your prompt and an aspect ratio to the Klingobanana API. The image URL is returned when the job finishes.
How many credits does Nano Banana 2 cost?
- One image costs 3 credits on Klingobanana. The price table on this page lists every supported length.
Can I use reference images with Nano Banana 2?
- No. It is driven by the text prompt only.
Do I need a subscription?
- Yes. There is no free tier; credits come from a subscription plan or a top-up.
Generate with Nano Banana 2
Subscribe, open the studio and pick Nano Banana 2 from the model list. Credits are only spent when you generate.
Generate with Nano Banana 2A subscription is required before generating. Plans from €15/month, cancel anytime.