Google Nano Banana: Natural Language AI Image Editing with Gemini 2.5 Flash

What is Google Nano Banana?

Released on August 26, 2025, Google has unveiled "Nano Banana," the latest enhancement to its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, introducing groundbreaking AI-driven image editing capabilities that revolutionize how we interact with digital images. This advanced feature allows users to perform intricate edits using natural language prompts, making professional-level image editing accessible to everyone.

What sets Nano Banana apart is its sophisticated understanding of context and consistency. The model maintains character identity and scene coherence across multiple editing iterations, while enabling seamless integration of elements from different images. This breakthrough positions Google as a formidable competitor in the AI image editing landscape, offering tools that cater to both casual users and professionals seeking precise and efficient image modifications.

Read the Official Google Blog Post

Key Features

Natural Language Editing

Modify images using simple text descriptions like 'change background to forest' or 'make subject smile and adjust lighting' without technical expertise

Character Consistency

Maintains subject identity across multiple edits, preserving recognizable features even with changes in angles, lighting, or backgrounds

Multi-Image Fusion

Seamlessly blend multiple images into a single cohesive scene, perfect for creating composite images or integrating elements from different photos

Multi-Turn Editing

Iteratively refine images by providing successive prompts, allowing for detailed and layered editing processes with consistent results

ComfyUI Integration

Native support through ComfyUI API nodes with seamless canvas integration, supporting both text-to-image and image-to-image generation workflows

Pricing and Availability

Developer & Enterprise Access

For developers and enterprises, Nano Banana is accessible through multiple Google platforms:

Gemini API - Direct API access for developers
Google AI Studio - Interactive development environment
Vertex AI - Enterprise-grade cloud platform

Developer Pricing: $30 per million output tokens (~$0.039 per image)

ComfyUI Integration & Workflows

ComfyUI now supports Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) through native API nodes, allowing you to integrate Google's cutting-edge image editing directly into your workflows. Everything runs seamlessly inside your ComfyUI canvas with impressive character consistency and fidelity.

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Get Workflow

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Recreate a Movie still with "Nano-Banana". You need a GEMINI_API_KEY to use this workflow. The generations are free, but Google cuts most people by location or during times of high demand

Interactive Model Comparison

Experience the power of Google's Nano Banana alongside other leading image editing models. Test different prompts and compare results in real-time with our interactive comparison tool.

Test different prompts and compare results between Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana), Qwen Image Edit, and Flux Pro Kontext

Model Comparison Overview

Feature	Google Nano Banana	Qwen Image Edit	FLUX.1 Kontext
Model Architecture	Gemini 2.5 Flash multimodal	20B parameters with VAE control	12B parameter diffusion transformer
Natural Language Editing	✅ Advanced natural language prompts	✅ Text-based semantic editing	✅ Context-aware text inputs
Character Consistency	✅ Cross-edit identity preservation	✅ Strong identity preservation	✅ Cross-scene consistency
Multi-Image Fusion	✅ Seamless element integration	⚡ Limited multi-image support	✅ Multi-image context editing
Multi-Turn Editing	✅ Iterative refinement support	⚡ Single-pass optimization	✅ Multi-turn iterative editing
Platform Integration	Gemini API, AI Studio, Vertex AI, ComfyUI (native nodes)	ComfyUI, API endpoints	ComfyUI, API endpoints

Which Model Should You Choose?

Google Nano Banana

Perfect for natural language workflows with intuitive editing commands, multi-image fusion, and seamless integration with Google's ecosystem. Ideal for content creators and businesses already using Google tools.

Qwen Image Edit

Excellent for professional workflows requiring precise element modifications and bilingual text editing. Perfect for graphic designers and content creators needing detailed control.

Learn more about Qwen Image Edit

FLUX.1 Kontext

Best for rapid iteration and creative experimentation with fast processing speeds and multi-turn editing. Great for artists and developers who need quick results.

Learn more about FLUX Kontext

Each model offers unique strengths - try them in the interactive comparison above to see which fits your workflow best.