Image generation model
Nano Banana
Also listed as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a.k.a. "Nano Banana," is now generally available. It is a state of the art image generation model with contextual understanding.
At a glance
- Per image
- $0.039
- Output / 1M
- $30
- Image Elo
- 1187
- Editing Elo
- Not available
- Max prompt
- 33K
- Released
- Oct 2025
Pricing
Nano Banana price per image
What one image costs, the underlying API rates, and what bigger batches add up to.
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.039 |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $30 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | 1,290 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $0.30 |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | $0.30 |
Single image
1 image
$0.039
Social media batch
50 images
$1.93
Product catalog
1,000 images
$38.70
Quality
Nano Banana image quality rankings
Elo ratings from Design Arena, where people vote between two anonymous images made from the same prompt. Higher is better.
Image generation
#101187
Wins 55.6% of head-to-head votes
Image editing
Not available
Not available for this category
Graphic design
#101168
Wins 56.9% of head-to-head votes
Logos
#111170
Wins 51.4% of head-to-head votes
Rank is the model’s position on the Design Arena leaderboard for each category.
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and creative controls
What it accepts, what it gives back, and which controls you get.
- Accepts
- Image, Text
- Produces
- Image, Text
- Max prompt length
- 33K tokens
- Reasoning step
- No
- Release date
- October 7, 2025
- Image editingAccepts reference or source images
- Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made
- Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step
- Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image
- Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety
Compare
Nano Banana vs other models
See how Nano Banana stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
VS
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Google vs Google
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Google vs Meta
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Google vs OpenAI
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Alternatives
Nano Banana alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Nano Banana 2
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nano Banana cost per image?
A standard ~1 megapixel image from Nano Banana costs about $0.039, so 1,000 images come to roughly $38.70. Larger sizes cost more.
Can Nano Banana edit existing images?
Yes. Nano Banana accepts reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, a different style, or added text.
What is the best alternative to Nano Banana?
Nano Banana 2 from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: better at image generation, better at graphic design, better at logos.
Can I use Nano Banana alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Nano Banana and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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