Image generation model
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Also listed as Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is Google's fastest, most cost-efficient Gemini image model, built for high-velocity developer pipelines and rapid-fire visual exploration.
At a glance
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $30
- Image Elo
- Not available
- Editing Elo
- Not available
- Max prompt
- 66K
- Released
- Jun 2026
Pricing
Nano Banana 2 Lite 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) | Not available |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $30 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | Not available |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $0.25 |
Single image
1 image
Not available
Social media batch
50 images
Not available
Product catalog
1,000 images
Not available
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
- 66K tokens
- Reasoning step
- Optional
- Release date
- June 30, 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 Lite vs other models
See how Nano Banana 2 Lite stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
VS
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Google vs OpenAI
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Google vs Google
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Google vs ByteDance Seed
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Google vs Google
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Google vs Meta
See comparisonVSNano Banana 2 Lite vs GPT-5.4 Image 2
Google vs OpenAI
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Alternatives
Nano Banana 2 Lite alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Microsoft
MAI-Image-2.6
Microsoft
MAI-Image-2.6 Flash
Microsoft
MAI-Image-2.5
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost per image?
Nano Banana 2 Lite charges $30 per 1M image output tokens. The token count for one image is not available, so there is no per-image price.
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite edit existing images?
Yes. Nano Banana 2 Lite 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 Lite?
MAI-Image-2.6 from Microsoft is a strong alternative. It offers: better at image generation, better at image editing, better at graphic design.
Can I use Nano Banana 2 Lite alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Nano Banana 2 Lite and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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