Also known as “Nano Banana”

In community discussions and external references, Google Gemini 2.5 Flash – Image Preview is often referred to as “Nano Banana”. We use the official model name in this documentation and mention the alias for clarity.

Overview

Google Gemini 2.5 Flash – Image Preview focuses on creative precision and reliability. Generate accurate, production‑ready images in a single attempt with Gemini 2.5 Flash, while preserving subject identity and visual coherence. Despite the model name, outputs are solid and ready for production use. Combine your prompt with up to 3 image references to achieve consistent product placement, character continuity, and style alignment. Use webhooks to retrieve results asynchronously in production pipelines.

Key capabilities

  • Single‑attempt accurate, production‑ready images for complex transformations
  • Consistent products, characters, and styles across images
  • Multi‑reference prompting (up to 3 image references)
  • Async-friendly: task IDs and webhooks for reliable retrieval
  • Cost‑effective for large‑scale variant testing

Use cases

  • Product placement and product + character compositions
  • Character continuity across scenes and expression changes
  • Style alignment and brand consistency for campaigns
  • Ads with text and social creatives at scale
  • Multi‑reference generation and multi‑shot scenes

Frequently Asked Questions