Image generation model
Nano Banana 2
Also listed as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, a.k.a. "Nano Banana 2," is Google’s latest state of the art image generation and editing model, delivering Pro-level visual quality at Flash speed.
At a glance
- Per image
- $0.067
- Output / 1M
- $60
- Image Elo
- 1277
- Editing Elo
- Not available
- Max prompt
- 131K
- Released
- Jun 2026
Pricing
Nano Banana 2 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) | $0.067 |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $60 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | 1,120 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $0.50 |
Single image
1 image
$0.067
Social media batch
50 images
$3.36
Product catalog
1,000 images
$67.20
Quality
Nano Banana 2 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
#41277
Wins 65.1% of head-to-head votes
Image editing
Not available
Not available for this category
Graphic design
#41262
Wins 66.3% of head-to-head votes
Logos
#41262
Wins 62.9% 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
- 131K tokens
- Reasoning step
- Optional
- Release date
- June 18, 2026
- 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 2 vs other models
See how Nano Banana 2 stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
VS
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Google vs OpenAI
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Google vs Sourceful
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Google vs Google
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Google vs Microsoft
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Google vs Google
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Alternatives
Nano Banana 2 alternatives
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nano Banana 2 cost per image?
A standard ~1 megapixel image from Nano Banana 2 costs about $0.067, so 1,000 images come to roughly $67.20. Larger sizes cost more.
Can Nano Banana 2 edit existing images?
Yes. Nano Banana 2 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 2?
Nano Banana Pro from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: better at image editing.
Can I use Nano Banana 2 alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Nano Banana 2 and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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