Google's image generation & editing model
Bring a visual brief to life with Nano Banana 2.1 on XMK. Generate from text, guide edits with your own references, and choose 1K, 2K, or 4K output for product images, portraits, and designs with text.
Describe the image you want to create.
Transform this image [Upload Your Image] into a 64K DSLR shot resolution of A creative mixed-reality street portrait featuring a real young man (same face as the uploaded image) sitting on concrete steps beside his illustrated cartoon counterpart. The scene is set outdoors against a gray brick wall with a large window above, reflecting trees and indoor lighting, giving an urban neighborhood feel. The sidewalk and steps have worn yellow paint along the edges, adding texture and realism. On the right sits the real person, a young man (same face as the uploaded image) dressed in early-2000s hip-hop streetwear. He wears an oversized bright yellow graphic T-shirt with a bold circular logo, loose light-blue baggy jeans, white & red chunky sneakers with yellow detailing, and a maroon baseball cap worn forward. He poses casually, seated with legs extended, one arm flexed at the elbow as if showing strength or confidence, looking off to the side with a calm, cool expression. On the left sits his cartoon illustrated version of himself (same face as the uploaded image) perfectly matching his outfit, pose, and proportions. The cartoon character is drawn in a flat, bold, graphic style with thick black outlines, simplified facial features, and vibrant colors. The illustrated figure mirrors the real person’s posture and clothing exactly same, including the oversized shirt, baggy jeans, red & white sneakers, and maroon cap. The cartoon arm connects visually with the real person’s arm, creating a playful illusion of interaction between illustration and reality. The illustration style resembles hand-drawn street art or animated hip-hop character design, seamlessly integrated into the photograph with accurate scale, alignment, and grounding. The contrast between realistic textures (concrete, brick, denim fabric) and the clean, flat cartoon shading creates a striking visual effect. Lighting is natural daylight, evenly illuminating both the real and illustrated subjects. The overall mood is cool, nostalgic, playful, and creative, blending street fashion, urban culture, and cartoon art into a cohesive mixed-media composition. Style & Mood Keywords: Mixed media photography, real person with cartoon twin, urban street portrait, hip-hop fashion, Y2K streetwear, bold graphic illustration, cartoon realism blend, playful surrealism, nostalgic urban culture, high-resolution detail, creative storytelling. Octane render & Unreal Engine 5.
From your brief to a visual draft
One image workflow for new compositions and focused edits.
Nano Banana 2.1 is a Google image model for creating pictures from prompts and revising them with references. On XMK, you can move from an initial visual direction to a more specific edit in the same workspace.
The Nano Banana 2.1 release date is October 6, 2026. Google's developer documentation lists it as Gemini Nano Banana 2.1, with the model ID gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
Use it when you have a visual brief and want to explore how it could look. A prompt can describe your subject, lighting, background, and wording. Reference images add direction when a face, product, or style matters.
Nano Banana 2.1 updates Nano Banana 2 with improvements to visual quality, instruction following, and text rendering. Results still need review: a clearer image can contain incorrect lettering or altered details.
More control over the details
Direct the scene, preserve key details, and choose the output your project needs.
Use a prompt to define your scene, then add references when a face, product, or visual style needs to guide the result. Start with one clear objective and compare revisions before moving forward.
Set out the subject, environment, camera angle, and lighting in your prompt. Nano Banana 2.1 helps translate that brief into a visual draft. Include materials and proportions when you are exploring a product scene, then check those details in the output.
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Use plain language to request a new background, outfit, or visual treatment. Name the parts that should stay intact, and review each edit before asking for another change.
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The model supports multiple reference images to guide subjects and visual direction. Choose references that clearly show the relevant details. Nano Banana 2.1 improves subject consistency, but a recognizable face or product still needs careful inspection.
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Improved text rendering and infographic layouts help with posters, labels, and visual explanations. Give the exact words and their position. Short headlines are a more practical starting point than dense paragraphs, which remain a documented limitation.
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Nano Banana 2.1 supports 1K, 2K, and 4K output at the model level. Plan around your final format, then choose from the settings your workspace actually offers. Higher resolution does not guarantee correct spelling or product details.
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Creative possibilities
From product concepts to editorial portraits and clear visual layouts.
Choose a practical use case for your next image. These examples show visual directions to explore; review every result against the subject, wording, and format in your brief.
Build a studio or lifestyle composition around a product reference. Compare packaging, shape, and materials with the source image before approving the direction.
Try another outfit, location, or lighting treatment with a portrait reference. Look closely at the face and other identifying details after each generation.
Build around a short headline and a clear focal image. Treat generated labels as concepts until every word has been checked.
Turn an explanation into a visual draft. Nano Banana 2.1 can still make factual mistakes, so verify labels, relationships, and data before sharing.
Find your next creative direction
Find a direction for your next image. Open a case to explore its variations, or use Create to send the shared prompt to the XMK workspace.
For your next creative project
A flexible workspace for trying visual ideas before production.
Use Nano Banana 2.1 on XMK when your project calls for new image concepts, variations of a subject, or a targeted reference edit. Keep the approved brief close as you compare results.
Use Nano Banana 2.1 to explore portrait variations or a coordinated visual theme. Keep the message readable in the final crop, and check that your subject remains recognizable.
Work from a clear product reference when planning catalog or campaign imagery. Compare the result with the original rather than assuming a convincing picture preserves every feature.
Explore a poster headline, packaging direction, or illustrated explanation. Nano Banana 2.1 can support the concept stage; final typography and factual details still deserve deliberate review before production.
A focused creative workflow
Pick a workflow, describe your idea, and refine the details.
Begin with Text to Image for a fresh composition or Image to Image when references matter. Choose your settings in XMK, inspect the output, and make a focused revision when needed.
Start from a text prompt for a new composition, or upload up to 14 references to guide an image edit with Nano Banana 2.1. The first reference image is included; each additional reference adds 10 credits.
Name the subject, setting, composition, lighting, and intended format. Put required text in quotation marks. For a product concept, try: “A white skincare bottle on pale stone, soft side lighting, a centered composition, with ‘DAILY CARE’ on the label.”
Use a clear reference when appearance matters. Describe which details to preserve. Pick your aspect ratio and resolution, and optionally enable Web Search or Image Search. Each search option adds 10 credits. Check the displayed total before continuing.
Look closely at faces, lettering, product shapes, and edges. Describe a focused correction, such as changing the background while keeping the bottle and label. Save the version you approve through the workspace's available download controls.
Plans, credits & access
Choose a plan and check the credit total for your settings.
On XMK, Nano Banana 2.1 uses 10 credits for 1K, 20 for 2K, or 40 for 4K output. Web Search and Image Search each add 10 credits. The first reference is included; every additional reference adds 10 credits.
Every plan keeps the same focused interface. You only scale output, speed, and capacity.
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Questions & answers
Answers about XMK workflows, reference uploads, resolutions, and credits.
Check these details before your first Nano Banana 2.1 request. The workspace shows your selected settings and the credit total before generation.
Use Text to Image to begin with a written prompt, or Image to Image to upload up to 14 reference images for an edit. Select your aspect ratio, 1K, 2K, or 4K resolution, and PNG or JPG output. Web Search and Image Search are optional. On XMK, the base cost is 10, 20, or 40 credits respectively. Each search adds 10 credits; the first reference is included and every additional reference adds 10 credits. Review the total before creating. Inspiration images are examples to explore, not outputs verified by this workspace.
Nano Banana 2.1 supports 1K, 2K, and 4K image output according to Google's developer documentation. The sizes available to you depend on the workspace and plan you choose. Start with a resolution suited to your draft, then inspect the result at the size you intend to publish. Check fine lettering, facial features, and product details rather than assuming more pixels fix every issue. Nano Banana 2.1 can still produce incorrect details at a higher resolution. Review your final crop and layout before using the image in a campaign or presentation.
Nano Banana 2.1 supports image editing with image inputs and written instructions. Describe the change you want, then name the details that should remain consistent. A useful request might ask for a new background while keeping the subject's clothing and position. Inspect the revised image before adding another instruction. Nano Banana 2.1 may only partly follow an edit or alter details you wanted to preserve. Keep the original nearby so you can compare results. Access to a particular masking interface depends on your workspace; model support alone does not guarantee that control is available.
Google's developer documentation lists support for up to 14 reference images in Nano Banana 2.1. Your workspace may accept fewer images or impose its own file and plan limits. Choose references that clearly show the face, object, or style you want to guide. Explain which reference should control each part of the result. Conflicting visual directions make it harder to judge whether the output fits your brief. Nano Banana 2.1 does not guarantee perfect subject consistency, so compare important features with the references after generating. Confirm the actual upload limit before preparing a larger request.
Nano Banana 2.1 improves text rendering and infographic layout accuracy, but generated text still needs checking. Supply the exact words and describe where they should appear. Keep your first test focused on a short headline or label rather than a full page of text. Google's model card identifies small text and long passages as remaining weaknesses. Inspect spelling, alignment, and legibility at the final viewing size. For an infographic, also verify the facts and relationships being shown. If exact wording is essential, revise the image or finish the lettering separately before publication.
An eligible free XMK account with remaining vouchers can use one voucher for 1K Text to Image with both search options off and no reference images. Image to Image, 2K or 4K output, and either search option use credits instead. If your balance cannot cover those settings, add credits or upgrade. The form displays Free for an eligible voucher request and a credit total otherwise. Availability depends on your account and remaining vouchers.
Evaluate Nano Banana 2.1 vs Pro with the same brief and references, then compare the details your project requires. Google's model card includes both models in its published evaluations. Those results do not guarantee that one model will produce your preferred image for every task. Test a realistic scene, a text layout, and an edit that should preserve the subject. Compare the outputs at the same viewing size and note the cost of revisions. Check the current model versions before making a decision. This page does not claim a universal winner or present an independent hands-on benchmark.
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Write a brief, bring a reference when it helps, and explore your next product image, portrait, or visual concept in XMK. Choose a direction and refine it one edit at a time.
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