Nano Banana Prompts: 600+ Copy-Paste Examples
600+ Nano Banana prompts from the Hooked library, plus a guide to Google's prompt formula for text-to-image and reference-based edits. "Nano Banana" now usually means Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image); the original was Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. The library was written for Nano Banana Pro and works on Nano Banana 2 too.
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Updated September 25, 2026.
Prompt structure
The Nano Banana prompt formula
Google's prompting guide (Google Cloud blog, March 2026) gives a five-part text-to-image formula and a separate one for references: say what each image is for ('use the sketch as structure and the fabric as texture') and then describe the new scene. Because the model reasons before it renders, full sentences that describe a scene work better than keyword lists. Editing is conversational: say what to change and, explicitly, what to keep.
Strengths and limits
What Nano Banana is good at
Good at
- Fast generation and conversational editing: change one thing in a follow-up turn and keep the rest
- Combining up to 14 reference images in one generation
- Real-time Google Search grounding, so it can draw current subjects, weather or data
- Readable text in images and translating it into other languages, for posters, labels and ads
- Very wide or tall formats: 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1 on top of the usual ratios
Limits
- Resolutions: 512px, 1K, 2K and 4K on Nano Banana 2; Flash Lite is limited to 1K
- Aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9, plus 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, 8:1 on Nano Banana 2
- Knowledge cutoff January 2025 for the model itself; use search grounding for anything newer
- Every generated image carries an invisible SynthID watermark
- Output formats JPEG and PNG
From prompt to posted video
Paste the prompt, get the video, post it
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Better results
Tips that make a difference
Do
- Describe the scene in sentences instead of listing keywords; the guide lists 'generic keyword lists' among things to avoid.
- Phrase exclusions positively: 'an empty street', not 'no cars'.
- Put any text you want rendered in quotes and name the font style: 'the headline "SUMMER DROP" in bold white sans-serif'.
- Direct like a photographer: name the lighting set-up ('three-point softbox', 'golden-hour backlight'), the lens ('f/1.8 shallow depth of field', 'macro') and the camera feel ('disposable camera', 'GoPro').
- Name materials, not categories: 'navy tweed blazer' rather than 'suit jacket', 'matte ceramic mug' rather than 'mug'.
- When editing, state what must stay unchanged (face, product label, background) along with the change.
- With several references, say which image supplies what: the character, the product, the style.
- For time-sensitive visuals (weather, scores, events), ask it to search first and then say how to turn the result into an image.
- Iterate in small follow-up turns rather than rewriting the whole prompt.
Common mistakes
- Keyword soup ('4k, ultra detailed, trending, masterpiece') instead of a described scene
- Negative phrasing ('no people', 'without text') instead of describing what should be there
- Editing without saying what to preserve, so faces or labels change
- Uploading several references without assigning a role to each one
- Expecting current facts from the model without turning on search grounding
Tested prompts
634 Nano Banana prompts from the Hooked library
Each prompt was run and kept with its result. Open one to see the full text and the output.
16 Diverse Living Room Interior Designs & Home Decor Inspiration
nano banana pro for interior design mood boards. 16 styles, same space, one prompt prompt (at the end of the conversation): https://claude.ai/share/4b94f588-c6ae-47d7-9b42-9d95a4df4fbd…
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1971 Yeşilçam ultra-detailed cinema still portrait of Türkan
json{ "prompt": "1971 Yeşilçam ultra-detailed cinema still portrait of Türkan Şoray crying dramatically, large emotional eyes with heavy blue-purple smokey eyeshadow blending to center, thick wet black kohl liner smudged from tears, volumi…
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1990s Camera Style Portrait
Without changing her original face, create a portrait of a beautiful young woman with porcelain-white skin, captured with a 1990s-style camera using a direct front flash. Her messy dark brown hair is tied up, posing with a calm yet playful…
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2000s Mirror Selfie
Create a 2000s Mirror Selfie of yourself using Gemini Nano Banana. { "subject": { "description": "A young woman taking a mirror selfie with very long voluminous dark waves and soft wispy bangs", "age": "young adult", "express…
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25-year-old Japanese woman with a curvaceous figure, standin
{"subject":{"description":"25-year-old Japanese woman with a curvaceous figure, standing in a meadow before Mount Fuji, gentle breeze lifting her hair","pose":"relaxed stance, one hand holding an iced matcha latte, the other resting on her…
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29-year-old man sitting on a majestic white horse
A 29-year-old man sitting on a majestic white horse, possibly a Gypsy Vanner or Friesian, with a very long, flowing white mane and tail, rearing up on its hind legs in a grassy field. It has a bridle with dark leather straps and brass hardw…
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2am tokyo-vibe balcony selfie
{"scene_type":"2am tokyo-vibe balcony selfie, sunk into chair, tipsy messy glam, dark moody aesthetic","camera_perspective":{"pov":"her phone - we ARE the phone","phone_visibility":"not visible at all","angle":"held lazily in front of her,…
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3D Character Design & Man Portrait Matching Outfits
{ "prompt": "Hyper-realistic studio photo of a stylish person using the uploaded reference face with exact facial likeness, proportions, and expression. The person is standing casually with legs crossed at the ankles, one arm wrapped arou…
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3D Isometric Home Office Illustration
Based on you know about me, generate a 3D isometric colored illustration of me working from home, filled with various interior details. The visual style should be rounded, polished, and playful. --ar 1:1 [Additional details: a bichon frise…
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8k photorealistic image using the attached photo
Create an 8k photorealistic image using the attached photo. A close-up portrait of a woman with long, jet-black, slightly wind-swept hair falling across her face. Her striking, light-colored eyes gaze upwards and to the right, catching a sh…
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8k portrait
Create an Ultra-realistic 8k portrait, standing against a deep red background. She has sharp facial features, messy styled dark hair, and a confident, slightly intense expression. She is wearing a black suits jacket over a white shirt with…
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90s style portrait of the same man as in the reference photo
Create a 90s style portrait of the same man as in the reference photo, keeping his exact facial features and expression. The image should look as if it was clicked with a 1990s film camera, slightly grainy with warm tones. The scene takes p…
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9/16 vertical format fisheye selfie of an ultra-realistic woman from a photo wit
9/16 vertical format fisheye selfie of an ultra-realistic woman from a photo with [Doraemon, Naruto, Nobita, Satoru Gojo, Sung Jin, who is Ash from Pokémon]. We’re all smiling with silly, exaggerated expressions. Set in a small, bright livi…
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A 16-bit pixel art poster showcasing all the black and white animals of nature.
A 16-bit pixel art poster showcasing all the black and white animals of nature. The composition uses a neat grid layout, reminiscent of a retro video game character selection screen or an encyclopedia page. Each animal is labeled with its E…
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A beautiful woman with the same face as the reference image
{"transform":{"face":{"preserve_original":true,"reference_match":true,"description":"Use the exact same face as the uploaded reference image with identical facial features, proportions, and expression style."},"output_quality":"ultra-detail…
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A beautiful woman with the same face as the reference image
{"transform":{"face":{"preserve_original":true,"reference_match":true,"description":"Use the exact same face as the uploaded reference image with identical facial features, proportions, and expression style."},"output_quality":"ultra-detail…
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A beautiful young woman reclining naturally on a rocky cliff
{"description":"A beautiful young woman reclining naturally on a rocky cliff edge overlooking turquoise ocean waves.","subject":{"gender":"female","age":"young adult","appearance":{"hair":"long, wavy brown hair","clothing":{"dress":"straple…
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A beautiful young woman
{"subject":{"description":"A beautiful young woman","features":{"hair":{"color":"black","length":"shoulder-length","style":"straight with blunt bangs"},"skin":"fair","facial_features":"delicate","expression":"slight playful smile","gaze":"l…
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A bold, alternative-style young woman in her mid-20s with a
A bold, alternative-style young woman in her mid-20s with a powerful, confident attitude. She has a half-shaved undercut hairstyle: one side closely shaved, the other side long, straight platinum-blonde hair falling over her shoulder. Her s…
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A chaotic, poorly composed 1990s flash photo taken with a disposable film camera
A chaotic, poorly composed 1990s flash photo taken with a disposable film camera — grainy, with heavy motion blur, lens smudges, uneven exposure, and harsh red-eye flash. The scene captures a wild moment at a dimly lit 90s party. Michael J…
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A cinematic
{"description":"A cinematic, ultra-realistic monochrome portrait of a young woman with expressive eyes and a calm, intense gaze.","subject":{"gender":"female","appearance":{"hair":"short, dark, neatly styled","eyes":"striking, reflective hi…
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A cinematic, wide shot shows a fair-skinned young adult woman standing in a deso
A cinematic, wide shot shows a fair-skinned young adult woman standing in a desolate, fiery landscape. The woman is centered in the frame, wearing a long, flowing, light gray or pale blue gown that appears to be made of silk or chiffon, dra…
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A close-up, euphoric concert photograph taken from the front row captures a worl
A close-up, euphoric concert photograph taken from the front row captures a world-famous pop icon in her 30s radiant on a glittering arena stage. She has wavy blonde hair, red lipstick, and is wearing a sparkling silver sequined bodysuit, p…
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A full-body portrait of a young woman sitting on a white mod
{"description":"A full-body portrait of a young woman sitting on a white modern chair against a plain light gray studio background.","style":{"type":"Hyper-realistic","resolution":"Cinematic 8K Ultra-HD","lighting":"Soft and even studio lig…
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A high-quality photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting on the edge of a
A high-quality photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting on the edge of a swimming pool on a sunny day. She has voluminous long dark wavy hair styled with a white flower hair clip on one side. She is wearing a vintage-inspired matchi…
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A high-quality photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting on the edge of a
A high-quality photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting on the edge of a swimming pool on a sunny day. She has voluminous long wavy hair styled with a white flower hair clip on one side. She is wearing a vintage-inspired matching tw…
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A high-quality portrait photograph shows a beautiful woman with long, wavy brown
A high-quality portrait photograph shows a beautiful woman with long, wavy brown hair and sultry makeup, including dark eyeshadow and a nude lip, looking directly into the camera. She is seated in a dimly lit, old-fashioned room, wearing a…
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A high-resolution photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting at a wooden t
A high-resolution photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting at a wooden table in a sunlit cafe. She has long soft brown hair tied back in a high loose ponytail with wispy bangs framing her face. She is wearing a chunky oversized past…
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A highly detailed portrait of a beautiful woman in a dramati
"A highly detailed portrait of a beautiful woman in a dramatic, flowing teal and turquoise gown and veil, standing outdoors. Her long, reddish-brown hair is swept back by the wind. She is looking upwards with her eyes closed, with a peacefu…
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A highly realistic portrait of a man based on the original model (facial structu
A highly realistic portrait of a man based on the original model (facial structure, hairstyle and body must be 100% identical to the reference image - no alterations allowed) with emphasis on fine, subtle skin details. Creates an ultra-real…
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A highly stylized 3D caricature of the person in the uploaded image, with expres
A highly stylized 3D caricature of the person in the uploaded image, with expressive facial features, and playful exaggeration. Rendered in a smooth, polished style with clean materials and soft ambient lighting. Bold color background to em…
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A hyper-realistic 8K fairytale portrait of a young woman dre
"A hyper-realistic 8K fairytale portrait of a young woman dressed in an iconic Snow-White inspired costume, featuring a deep royal-blue velvet bodice with gold embroidery, bright red teardrop sleeve accents, structured puffed sleeves with s…
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A large brown bear dressed in intricate traditional Russian
A large brown bear dressed in intricate traditional Russian folk clothing, sitting at a rustic wooden table outdoors. The bear dips its paw slowly into an old wooden honey barrel, lifting it up with thick golden honey dripping in glistening…
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A list of eight color names is written in crayons of the corresponding color, bu
A list of eight color names is written in crayons of the corresponding color, but four are wrong. These four are marked with a red-ink rubber stamp that says “Wrong!”
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A lone Viking survivor trekking through a burned Viking vill
{"subject":{"description":"A lone Viking survivor trekking through a burned Viking village","mirror_rules":"Reflection on a shattered metal shield leaning against debris","age":"late 30s","expression":"fierce, exhausted, determined, eyes fu…
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A male boxer sitting in the corner of a ring between rounds,
{"subject":{"description":"A male boxer sitting in the corner of a ring between rounds, heavy breathing","mirror_rules":"N/A","age":"early 30s","expression":"exhausted, bruised but determined, mouthguard visible","hair":{"color":"dark brown…
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A mysterious woman stands alone in a vast golden desert at sunset, dressed in fl
A mysterious woman stands alone in a vast golden desert at sunset, dressed in flowing dark robes embroidered with subtle patterns. Her headscarf and veil trail dramatically in the wind, framing her intense, captivating gaze. Soft warm light…
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A photorealistic ESC keycap scene shows a miniature cozy living room from 90s..
A photorealistic ESC keycap scene shows a miniature cozy living room from 90s.. Inside: a glowing nostalgic of 90s screen with a video game playing, a plush couch, joysticks, gaming console, and throw blanket. A small figure lounges with fe…
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A portrait in the editorial style of the outdoor fashion magazine, inspired by t
A portrait in the editorial style of the outdoor fashion magazine, inspired by the aesthetics and lifestyle of petro. The uploaded image shows a young girl standing next to a red truck, leaning against the window, with a red scarf on her he…
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A professional portrait photograph captures a young woman with dark, wavy, shoul
A professional portrait photograph captures a young woman with dark, wavy, shoulder-length hair, looking back over her shoulder directly at the camera with a serious, alluring expression. She wears a form-fitting, dark navy short-sleeved dr…
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A quiet riverside path dusted with the first snow of the season.
A quiet riverside path dusted with the first snow of the season. Bare branches arch overhead while a red-scarfed fox trots along the bank, leaving small footprints in the powder. Rendered in watercolor with soft pencil outlines, muted winte…
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A romantic couple enjoys a scenic coastal drive on a vintage scooter during suns
A romantic couple enjoys a scenic coastal drive on a vintage scooter during sunset. The man, dressed in a light shirt and dark pants, confidently steers the scooter, while the woman, in a flowing dress and sunglasses, rides behind him, her…
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A rugged, intense close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with a textured beard a
A rugged, intense close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with a textured beard and slightly long, messy hair falling across his face. He wears dark sunglasses with green-tinted lenses that reflect subtle light, enhancing the mysterious, cin…
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A rugged male survivor walking through an overgrown city str
{"subject":{"description":"A rugged male survivor walking through an overgrown city street","mirror_rules":"Reflection in broken shop window","age":"40s","expression":"wary, scanning the horizon, tired","hair":{"color":"salt and pepper","st…
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A slender and elegant Asian woman
{"description":"A slender and elegant Asian woman, mid-20s, with a gentle, contemplative expression, gazing towards the right of the frame.","hair":"Dark brown hair styled in a high, messy bun, with soft wisps framing the face.","makeup":"M…
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A slow-motion cinematic video in Renaissance painting style
A slow-motion cinematic video in Renaissance painting style showing a soccer player mid-kick. Dramatic spotlighting cuts through a dark moody background. Motion trails in vibrant teal (02B2CA) and electric violet (AC03FC) streak behind the…
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which model is Nano Banana?
Today the name usually refers to Nano Banana 2, Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, launched on February 26, 2026. The original Nano Banana was Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, now a legacy model.
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro?
Nano Banana 2 is the faster and cheaper model for quick generation and edits. Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) is meant for images that have to be correct, such as infographics, diagrams and designs with text.
Do these prompts work on Nano Banana 2?
Yes. The library was written for Nano Banana Pro, and the prompts also run on Nano Banana 2.
How do I edit an image without changing the face or product?
Say what to change and, in the same prompt, what must stay the same, such as the face, the label or the background. Make changes in small follow-up turns.
Does Nano Banana add a watermark?
Every image carries an invisible SynthID watermark from Google.
Keep exploring
Related prompt libraries and pricing
Sources
- https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/ultimate-prompting-guide-for-nano-banana
- https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/image-generation
- https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/nano-banana-2/
- https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/developers-tools/build-with-nano-banana-2/
- https://deepmind.google/models/gemini-image/flash/
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