Image generation model
Nano Banana Pro
Also listed as Gemini 3 Pro Image
Nano Banana Pro is Google’s most advanced image-generation and editing model, built on Gemini 3 Pro.
At a glance
- Per image
- $0.13
- Output / 1M
- $120
- Image Elo
- 1244
- Editing Elo
- 1252
- Max prompt
- 131K
- Released
- Jun 2026
Pricing
Nano Banana Pro 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) | $0.13 |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $120 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | 1,120 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | $2 |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | $2 |
Single image
1 image
$0.13
Social media batch
50 images
$6.72
Product catalog
1,000 images
$134.40
Quality
Nano Banana Pro 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
#51244
Wins 62.1% of head-to-head votes
Image editing
#41252
Wins 66% of head-to-head votes
Graphic design
#51250
Wins 65.8% of head-to-head votes
Logos
#61240
Wins 61% 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
- Always on
- 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 Pro vs other models
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Alternatives
Nano Banana Pro alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Nano Banana 2
Black Forest Labs
FLUX.2 Flex
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nano Banana Pro cost per image?
A standard ~1 megapixel image from Nano Banana Pro costs about $0.13, so 1,000 images come to roughly $134.40. Larger sizes cost more.
Can Nano Banana Pro edit existing images?
Yes. Nano Banana Pro 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 Pro?
Nano Banana 2 from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: 2x cheaper per image, better at image generation, better at graphic design.
Can I use Nano Banana Pro alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Nano Banana Pro and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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