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.
Romantic Couple Winter Portrait in Snow Heart Shape
{ "request_metadata": { "tool": "Nano Banana Pro", "task_type": "photoreal_cinematic_poster_style_shoot", "quality_preset": "ultra", "aspect_ratio": "9:16" }, "references": { "female_reference_image": { "slot…
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Room Furnishing Visualization
Show me how this room would look with furniture in it
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Rugged Portrait
{"project":"Rugged Portrait","version":"1.0","prompt_data":{"subject":{"description":"Rugged man [100% real face from references image]","facial_features":{"eyes":"Piercing green, visible and sharp","hair":"Messy, dark wavy hair falling sli…
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S reference image.
{ "Objective": "Generate an 8K ultra-realistic hyper-detailed cinematic portrait based on the user's reference image.", "Scene_Description": { "Environment": { "Setting": "Modern luxury office interior", "Props": {…
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Sadie Sink Fashion Portrait - Artistic Wide-Angle Photoshoot
{ "image_generation_prompt": { "variations": { "count": 4, "requirement": "each_must_be_unique_style" }, "shot_composition": { "type": "mid_close_up_wide_angle", "camera_angle": { "style": "extr…
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Same face, hit with an unforgiving flash that nukes the shadows.
Same face, hit with an unforgiving flash that nukes the shadows. Her hair is shoved back with a cheap plastic clip, a few wild strands catching the glare. She stares dead-on, expression sharp and challenging. She wears a washed-out maroon h…
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Same face preserved, shot in near-dark with only a dim window glow hitting one c
Same face preserved, shot in near-dark with only a dim window glow hitting one cheek. Hair messy and low-lit, shadows swallowing half her features. She’s in a worn black cardigan. Background: scribbles, cutouts, and film stills that appear…
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Santa Monica Pier at Sunset
Santa Monica Pier at Sunset A slightly pixelated digital photo captures a young couple in hoodies embracing on a wooden pier at dusk. The setting sun casts a warm, orange glow over the blurred Ferris wheel and distant beachgoers.
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Scene_Descriptiona Cohesive 4-Panel Fashion Lifestyle Collage Featuring The
{"scene_description":"A cohesive 4-panel fashion lifestyle collage featuring the same young woman in a glamorous evening outfit, showcasing cinematic poses under city lights.","subject":{"type":"Young Woman (Consistent character)","age":"ea…
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Scene_Descriptiona Cohesive 4-Panel Fashion Lifestyle Collage Featuring The
{"scene_description":"A cohesive 4-panel fashion lifestyle collage featuring the same young woman in a cozy layered autumn outfit, showcasing relaxed poses in nature.","subject":{"type":"Young Woman (Consistent character)","age":"early 20s"…
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Scene_Descriptiona Cohesive 4-Panel Fashion Lifestyle Collage Featuring The
{"scene_description":"A cohesive 4-panel fashion lifestyle collage featuring the same young woman in a trendy streetwear outfit, showcasing different dynamic poses and angles.","subject":{"type":"Young Woman (Consistent character)","age":"e…
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Scene_Descriptiona Dazzling, Icy-Themed Mirror Selfie Of A Stylish
{"scene_description":"A dazzling, icy-themed mirror selfie of a stylish young woman in a Disney store, channeling a modern Frozen aesthetic.","image_reference":{"path":"[UPLOADED_IMAGE]","weight":"high","influence":"face_and_body_structure"…
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Scene_Descriptiona Surreal, High-Octane Cinematic Concept Art Piece Featuring
{"scene_description":"A surreal, high-octane cinematic concept art piece featuring an elite sprinter on a track, pursued by a colossal stallion formed entirely of black smoke, embers, and magma-like fire.","subject":{"type":"Elite Sprinter"…
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Scene_Descriptiona Surreal, High-Octane Cinematic Concept Art Piece Featuring
{"scene_description":"A surreal, high-octane cinematic concept art piece featuring an extreme snowboarder carving down a mountain, pursued by a colossal wolf formed entirely of powder snow and ice shards.","subject":{"type":"Extreme Snowboa…
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Scene_Descriptiona Surreal, Monumental Wide Shot Of A Celestial
{"scene_description":"A surreal, monumental wide shot of a celestial railway station suspended in the clouds, featuring a transparent glass train on golden rails.","subject":{"type":"Futuristic Steam Train","features":{"material":"solid car…
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Scene_Descriptiona Vibrant, Mixed-Media Masterpiece Featuring A Photorealistic Girl
{"scene_description":"A vibrant, mixed-media masterpiece featuring a photorealistic girl eating at a diner, surrounded by a chaotic swarm of maximalist fast-food monsters.","subject":{"type":"Playful young woman","attire":"Retro-style denim…
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Scene_Descriptiona Vibrant, Mixed-Media Masterpiece Featuring A Photorealistic Version
{"scene_description":"A vibrant, mixed-media masterpiece featuring a photorealistic version of the person from the reference photo eating at a diner, surrounded by a chaotic swarm of maximalist fast-food monsters.","subject":{"type":"The pe…
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Scene_Descriptiona Vibrant, Mixed-Media Masterpiece Featuring A Photorealistic Young
{"scene_description":"A vibrant, mixed-media masterpiece featuring a photorealistic young street-dancer surrounded by a chaotic explosion of 2D graffiti-style musical doodles.","subject":{"type":"Cool young man (20s)","attire":"Oversized gr…
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Scenelocationluxurious Dimly Lit Mansion Interior,Lightingtypewarm Chandelier Lighting,Stylesoft Glamorous
{"scene":{"location":"luxurious dimly lit mansion interior","lighting":{"type":"warm chandelier lighting","style":"soft glamorous lighting with subtle rim light"},"camera":{"lens":"85mm","angle":"slight low angle","shot_type":"full body"}},…
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Scenelocationvenetian Canal,Elementscoupleposesitting Closely,Moodromantic,Gondolapositionon The Canal,Decorationsflowerssoft Pastel,Vinesdelicate,
{"scene":{"location":"Venetian canal","elements":{"couple":{"pose":"sitting closely","mood":"romantic"},"gondola":{"position":"on the canal","decorations":{"flowers":"soft pastel","vines":"delicate"},"gondolier":{"action":"standing and rowi…
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Scenery shot
scenery shot, a public bus shot, a pet moment, a sunset, and a candid smile.
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Scene_type = indoor_winter_morning
scene_type = "indoor_winter_morning" location = "his_room" time = "cold winter morning" subject = "same man as reference" pose = "sitting on bed, holding a warm cup of tea" outfit = "cozy winter outfit, soft textures, warm layers" lighting…
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Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Male Character Portrait - Neon City Night
{ "Objective": "Generate an ultra-realistic cinematic close-up side-profile portrait with a futuristic cyberpunk atmosphere, deep emotional tension, and dramatic lighting.", "Subject": { "Gender": "Male", "Age_Group": "Young ad…
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Sci-fi Pilot Portrait | X-wing Hangar | Star Wars Aesthetic
Role: You are a world-class unit still photographer for high-budget sci-fi films. Your task is to generate a photorealistic cinematic portrait in the visual tone of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story or "Andor". TOP PRIORITY-IDENTITY PRESERVATIO…
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Seattle Coffee Shop
Seattle Coffee Shop A candid digital photo from 2006 shows a man with a beard and a striped shirt reading a newspaper at a worn wooden table. Rain streaks the window behind him, obscuring the street view.
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Serene Woman in Bluebonnet Field | Outdoor Portrait Photography
{ "design_system": { "metadata": { "style_name": "Cozy Storybook Illustration", "target_audience": "Children / Family", "reference_source": "Uploaded Image", "version": "3.0" }, "visual_parameters": {…
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Setting:City street at night
{"scene":{"setting":"City street at night","background_elements":["Glow of city lights and skyscrapers","Bokeh effects","Palm trees wrapped in fairy lights","Blurred car headlights and driving cars"],"vibe":["Luxurious","Cinematic","Urban-n…
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Setting:cluttered desk late at night
{"scene":{"setting":"cluttered desk late at night","mood":"contemplative, bored","lighting":{"ambient":"cool blue ambient light in the background","highlight":"soft, warm glow highlighting her face"},"camera":{"shot":"candid, photorealistic…
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Settingupscale, Dimly Lit Private Lounge Or Cocktail Bar.
{"setting":"Upscale, dimly lit private lounge or cocktail bar. Background elements should include blurred, warm, golden lights (bokeh), leather and dark wood textures, and reflective glass/mirror surfaces.","seating":"The couple is seated o…
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Shop Window Cartoon Reflection
{ "PROMPT": "Create a bright, high-end street-fashion photograph of the woman from the reference image, keeping her face, hair, body & outfit exactly the same. She stands outside a luxury toy-shop window, gently touching the glass. Inside…
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Shot_type:high-angle
{"scene":{"shot_type":"high-angle, top-down cinematic","setting":"lush bed of green moss and wildflowers","characters":[{"role":"woman","position":"left","clothing":{"dress":"vintage cream-colored dress with a square neckline","hat":"straw…
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Show me a very detailed situation of the Battle of Stalingrad at the end of Dece
Show me a very detailed situation of the Battle of Stalingrad at the end of December 1943, with annotations indicating the positions of army corps, divisions, main strategies, using colors to clearly explain everything for an experienced sc…
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Show the behind the scenes view of this movie set of this exact scene.
Show the behind the scenes view of this movie set of this exact scene. Keeping the characters in position, but showing the technical equipment, lighting, and ambient motion of the crew. Denoise and crisp the image.
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Single female model styled across 16 historical eras (1880s
{"image_type":"4x4 Decades Portrait Grid","subject":"Single female model styled across 16 historical eras (1880s to 2020s)","grid_flow":"Row 1 (1880s-1910s) -> Row 2 (1920s-1950s) -> Row 3 (1960s-1990s) -> Row 4 (1990s/2000s/2020s)","key_st…
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Small garden bench nestled among tall
A small garden bench nestled among tall, rust-colored hollyhocks and fallen leaves. A curious badger sniffs around the base of the bench, while warm afternoon light filters through the golden foliage. Rendered in soft watercolor style with…
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Social Media Post - Black Outfit Portrait in Snowy Mountains
A young woman with long, wavy hair is posing outdoors in a snowy, mountainous setting. She is dressed entirely in black: a padded jacket, tight pants, gloves, and dark sunglasses. She is looking slightly up and to the right, holding a handf…
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Social Media Post - Candid Night Street Fashion Photograph
High-angle candid night street fashion photograph, shot from an upper floor across the street, looking downward. A young woman (face photo reference) stands alone near a minimarket entrance, slightly off-center. Full body visible with open…
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Social Media Post - Edgy High-Fashion Portrait of Sadie Sink at Night
{ "subject": { "person": "Young woman with long, wavy ginger/auburn hair", "features": [ "Fair complexion with light freckles", "Blue/green eyes", "Natural makeup with soft pink lip color" ], "poses": […
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Social Media Post - Flash-Lit Jester-Girl Editorial Anime
TYPE: [Flash-Lit Close-up / Jester-Girl Performance Editorial Anime — lowkey sensual] FORMAT: [3:4 (vertical portrait), Single Image Only] IDENTITY LOCK: [Same series character design language: 90s shōjo anime proportions and art style, cle…
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Social Media Post - Generate Realistic Character from Fantasy Image Reference Prompt
Use Nano Banana Pro to generate a realistic character effect, and then use this image as a reference element for Seedance 2.0 to create a video
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Social Media Post - Image Generation Prompt: Purchased Items
The things I bought 🥯࣪ 𑊢♡ I wanted so many things, but I tried hard to hold back (*˙︶˙*)ﾉﾞ I'm looking forward to eating them (✽︎´ཫ`✽︎)🫶️💗
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Social Media Post - Mirror Selfie in Red Lingerie
{ "subject": "Young woman with long blonde hair and straight bangs, light skin tone. She is wearing a bright {argument name="lingerie color" default="red"} lingerie set consisting of a balconette-style underwire bra with lace detailing alon…
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Social Media Post - Paper Symphony Editorial Fashion Shoot
{ "vibe_title_en": "Paper Symphony", "master_prompt": "A hyper-realistic, cinematic medium shot of The Protagonist standing in the center of a cluttered, sun-drenched paper artisan's atelier. The air is thick with a suspended vortex of…
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Social Media Post - Surreal Portrait with Stacked Heads in City Street
A surrealist, highly photorealistic upper body portrait of {argument name="subject" default="a young man/woman with specific features"}, standing in a sunny city street. Five identical heads of the same person are stacked vertically like a…
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Social Media Post - Tiny Clay World Diorama Generator
Tiny clay world depicting {argument name="seasonal event or daily life scene" default="DAILY LIFE SCENE"} in {argument name="culture or location" default="LOCATION"}. Features {argument name="building type" default="BUILDING TYPE"} with [AR…
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Social Media Post - Vogue Style Luxury Trench Coat Fashion Portrait
Fashion portrait of a beautiful young woman with striking, intense blue eyes and bold matte red lips, flawless porcelain skin, subtle contour and high-end editorial makeup. Hair styled in a sophisticated, elegant updo with soft loose strand…
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Soft-lit but dark 90s portrait, Dutch angle, a 23-year-old woman standing under
Soft-lit but dark 90s portrait, Dutch angle, a 23-year-old woman standing under dense trees, lifting her camera toward a dim break in the canopy. Oversized flannel layered with a dark jacket, hair falling forward in shadows. Muted warm high…
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Solitary person walking through a dense pine forest
{"scene":"Solitary person walking through a dense pine forest","description":"Ultra-photorealistic 4K cinematic portrait of a person surrounded by thick rolling fog, captured in a three-quarter turn, mid-step, with a calm and slightly curio…
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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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