How to Use Nano Banana Prompts in Google Gemini

Everything you need to go from a copied prompt to a finished, share-ready image in Gemini — including the fixes for the most common problems.

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What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is the nickname for Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image model. It creates images from text and, more importantly, edits photos you upload while keeping the people in them recognisable. That identity preservation is why almost every viral AI photo trend of the past year — saree edits, 90s retro portraits, 3D figurines, scrapbook collages — runs on it.

Step 1: Open Gemini and pick image creation

Go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app and sign in with a Google account. In a new chat, choose the image option ("Create image") or simply ask for an image — Gemini routes it to Nano Banana automatically. Free accounts get a daily allowance; Google AI Pro raises it.

Step 2: Attach your photo (for edits)

Tap the + button and upload one clear photo. The best results come from a sharp, front-facing photo in daylight with your full face visible — no sunglasses, heavy filters or group shots unless the prompt is for a couple or group. For outfit or figurine prompts, use a full-body photo.

Step 3: Paste the prompt and send

Copy a prompt from Hixa with the Copy button and paste it into the same message as your photo. Don't trim it — the long details about lighting, camera and face preservation are what make the result look real. If the prompt mentions an aspect ratio, keep it.

Step 4: Refine with short follow-ups

Instead of rewriting the prompt, reply in the same chat: "make the light warmer", "change the saree to emerald green", "crop to 9:16", "remove the text". Gemini keeps the previous image in context, so small, single-change follow-ups give the most control.

Fix: my face looks different

Upload a higher-resolution photo, make sure the face is well lit and unobstructed, and reply: "Keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo — same facial features, skin tone and expression." Very stylised prompts (anime, 3D) will always simplify features a little.

Fix: the result ignores part of the prompt

Long prompts sometimes drop a detail. Ask for the missing element on its own in a follow-up — "add the polaroid frame in the bottom-left" — rather than regenerating everything.

FAQ

Is Nano Banana free?

Yes, with a daily limit, in the Gemini app and at gemini.google.com. Paid Google AI plans increase the limit and unlock higher resolution.

Can I use Nano Banana images commercially?

Google's terms generally allow it, but you're responsible for the content. Don't create images of real people without consent, and check the current Gemini terms for your use case.

Why does Gemini add a watermark?

Gemini adds a visible sparkle mark and an invisible SynthID watermark to generated images to identify them as AI-made.

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Lakeside Lifestyle Portrait in Tortoiseshell Sunglasses – man in sunglasses in an open field, AI image made with Nano Banana
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Catgirl in Cozy Bedroom Ambiance – woman in a sweater in a bedroom, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Platinum Blonde Selfie in Moody Low-Light – woman, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Luxury Wellness Editorial Portrait – woman in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Split-Screen Aging Portrait – in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Pixar-Style 3D Character Avatar Bust – man in a t-shirt in a forest, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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