Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator

What's new in Nano Banana 2.1

Real workflows Nano Banana 2.1 is built for

Each example pairs an English prompt template with the tier and settings that matter — product recontext, multi-reference fusion, readable text, or a wide start frame.

Example 01 / 06

Product photo

Output

Product recontext → new scene

You have one packshot and need the same SKU in a café, outdoor, or seasonal setting — without a reshoot.

Lifestyle product still with preserved label, shape, and material detail in a new environment.

StandardUpload1:12K

Prompt template

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Place the product from the reference photo in a warm modern café interior. Natural window light, shallow depth of field, lifestyle product shot — preserve label, bottle shape, and reflections exactly.

Example 02 / 06

Ref 1 · person

Ref 2 · outfit

Output

Multi-ref character → consistent identity

The person is in one photo and the outfit or prop is in another — you need one cohesive portrait before animating in Studio.

Single composed portrait merging identity and wardrobe from multiple references.

Thinking2 refs3:42K

Prompt template

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Place the person from the first reference wearing the jacket from the second reference. Full-body editorial portrait, natural studio lighting, cohesive skin tones and fabric detail.

Example 03 / 06

Output

Poster → readable headline

You need a vertical launch or ad poster where the headline must stay legible — not garbled AI text.

Commercial layout with bold headline, subline, and product hero in a scroll-stopping composition.

Thinking9:162K

Prompt template

CopyUse in generator

Vertical launch poster with headline "SUMMER DROP" in bold sans-serif, subline "Free shipping this week", product bottle centered below text, clean commercial layout, high contrast, readable typography.

Example 04 / 06

Output

Infographic → labeled diagram

You need a structured explainer slide or social diagram with numbered steps and readable labels.

Clean infographic with icons, step numbers, and legible short labels in a balanced layout.

Thinking16:92K

Prompt template

CopyUse in generator

Clean 16:9 infographic diagram explaining a 3-step skincare routine. Numbered steps with simple icons, soft pastel palette, readable labels "Cleanse", "Treat", "Moisturize", minimal flat design, no photo clutter.

Example 05 / 06

Output

Ultra-wide start frame → video

You want a 21:9 cinematic still as the last checkpoint before spending credits on image-to-video.

Panoramic film-still framing that holds up when motion is added — no obvious wide-ratio tiling.

Standard21:92KAnimate

Prompt template

CopyUse in generator

Cinematic 21:9 ultra-wide desert highway at blue hour, lone car in the distance, film still composition, dramatic sky gradient, ready for slow lateral pan animation, no text.

Example 06 / 06

Reference

Mask

Output

Mask edit → background only

The product looks right but the background is wrong — you only want to replace the environment, not regenerate the whole image.

Local edit inside the masked region while preserving the subject outside the mask.

Edit1 ref + maskAuto1K

Prompt template

CopyUse in generator

Replace the background in the white mask region with a clean soft gradient studio backdrop. Keep the product in the unmasked area unchanged — preserve label, reflections, and silhouette.

How to generate with Nano Banana 2.1

1. Step 1

   Pick a workflow

   Choose an outcome below or a quick preset in the generator — each maps to Standard, Thinking, or Edit defaults.

2. Step 2

   Set tier, ratio, and resolution

   Use Standard for speed, Thinking for multi-ref and text-heavy layouts. Pick aspect ratio — including 21:9 for wide frames. Credits show before you generate.

3. Step 3

   Add references when needed

   Upload a product photo for recontext, up to 4 refs for character compose, or a reference plus mask for local edits.

4. Step 4

   Download or Animate

   Export the still, refine in Frame Lab, or click Animate in Studio to open image-to-video with your frame pre-loaded.

When to choose Nano Banana 2.1

Nano Banana 2.1 targets production-ready stills with multi-ref and readable text. Use Nano Banana 2 for cheapest drafts, Seedream 5 for max-fidelity heroes, or Qwen Image 2.1 for native transparent PNG.

Standard vs Thinking vs Edit

From still to video

Nano Banana 2.1 is often the quality step — compose the still, refine in Edit if needed, then animate.

1. Step 1

   Compose the still

   Use Standard for recontext and 21:9 frames, or Thinking for multi-ref portraits and text-heavy posters.

2. Step 2

   Refine in Edit

   Upload a close draft plus mask to swap backgrounds or tweak lighting without a full re-roll.

3. Step 3

   Animate in Studio

   Click Animate in Studio to open image-to-video with your frame pre-loaded.

After you generate

Nano Banana 2.1 outputs are ready for the next step in your pipeline.

• Download the still or open in a new tab.
• Refine in Edit, Upscale, Remove BG, or Crop in Frame Lab.
• Animate in Studio for image-to-video with native sound models.

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