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.
Unplanned paparazzi style portrait, an intense, close-up moment capturing a man
Unplanned paparazzi style portrait, an intense, close-up moment capturing a man with striking features as he [looks over his shoulder with a confident smirk]. Shot from a slightly low angle, showing only his face and shoulders amidst a blur…
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Uploaded Image with short curly hair, stubble, and a bright smile is taking a se
Uploaded Image with short curly hair, stubble, and a bright smile is taking a selfie in a well-lit living room. He is wearing a turquoise t-shirt and holding the camera slightly above eye level, creating a wide-angle effect. Surrounding him…
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Urban Night Portrait of Woman with Wet Hair
{ "subject": { "gender": "female", "age": "young adult", "hair": { "color": "dark brown", "texture": "wet look", "style": "long, wavy, messy, loose strands framing face" }, "eyes": { "color": "g…
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US Map Made of Famous Foods
create a map of the US where every state is made out of its most famous food (the states should actually look like they are made of the food, not a picture of the food). Check carefully to make sure each state is right.
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USA 3D Diorama with Landmarks
Create a high-detail 3D isometric diorama of the entire United States, where each state is represented as its own miniature platform. Inside each state, place a stylized, small-scale 3D model of that state's most iconic landmark. Use the sa…
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Use facial feature of attached photo.
Use facial feature of attached photo. A close-up shot of a young woman displayed on the screen of a compact Canon digital camera. The camera body surrounds the image with its buttons, dials, and textured surface visible, including the FUNC/…
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Use my image in Hyper-ultra realistic 8K cinematic portrait, face unchanged from
Use my image in Hyper-ultra realistic 8K cinematic portrait, face unchanged from the reference. A stylish man leans casually against a dark industrial metal door frame with one hand resting on top. He wears premium sunglasses, a black t-shi…
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Use the exact face of the uploaded person and preserve their facial features wit
Use the exact face of the uploaded person and preserve their facial features without alteration. Create a cinematic night-drive portrait of the subject leaning slightly out of a moving car window while remaining seated inside the vehicle. T…
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Victoria's Secret Style Photoshoot
Create a glamorous photoshoot in the style of Victoria's Secret. A young woman attached in the uploaded reference image ( Keep the face of the person 100% accurate from the reference image ) stands almost sideways, slightly bent forward, du…
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Vintage Digital Camera Portrait | Y2K Aesthetic & Nostalgia
Close-up, top-down shot of a black early 2000s compact digital camera resting on textured blue denim fabric. The rear LCD screen is illuminated, displaying a lo-fi, grainy, flash-lit selfie of a young woman. Subject on screen has dark wavy…
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Vintage Inspired Street Style: Plaid Blazer & Tie Outfit
{ "project_title": "Urban Streetwear Editorial Collage", "aspect_ratio": "9:16", "aesthetic_theme": { "style": "Editorial poster-style multi-panel collage", "mood": "Retro analog–digital fusion", "color_palette": [ "…
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Vintage Nomads.com Internet Software Box & CD-ROM
{your website} into a product box with a CD-Rom as if it was from 1995"
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Vintage Sepia Portrait: Two Women in 1930s Fashion
Imagine you are a professional photo restorer. Restore this photo perfectly. Make it sharp and improve resolution. Get rid of scratches. Make it a way it would look if it was taken now. Photo of my great-grandmother. I use Nano Banana Pro…
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Vintage Tarot Card Deck Collection - Full Set Illustration
trying to push nano banana pro to its limits. asked for a complete 78-card tarot deck. one prompt. it delivered
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Visual in the style of a comic strip
Create a visual in the style of a comic strip based on the secret message"
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Waist-up selfie portrait of a young woman indoors,
{ "scene": "waist-up selfie portrait of a young woman indoors", "composition": "handheld smartphone selfie, camera slightly above chest level, cropped at waist, intimate framing, subject centered but relaxed", "outfit": "simple {argum…
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Watercolor map of Germany with labeled states
Generate a map of Germany in watercolor style, on which all federal states are labeled in ballpoint pen.
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Whimsical Cat Journey: Sketch to Photorealistic Forest
Prompt : A cozy room where the wall looks like a giant paper illustration, flat ink lines and watercolor washes, yet a corner of the “paper wall” is peeled back, revealing a fully 3D forest behind it. The peeled edge curls outward like thic…
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Whimsical Light Blue Corset Dress Fashion Portrait
{ "prompt_type": "photorealistic_portrait", "subject": { "demographics": "Young woman, estimated 20s", "physique": "Slim, fit, hourglass figure, fair skined tone", "hair": { "style": "Updo with loose face-framing stran…
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Whimsical Miniature Construction on Strawberry Drink
[ { "id": "frappe_strawberry_construction", "subject": { "brand": "Starbucks", "product": "Strawberry Frappuccino", "container": "Towering cup" }, "agents": { "type": "Tiny workers", "attire":…
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Whiteboard Marker Art
Create a photo of vagabonds musashi praying drawn on a glass whiteboard in a slightly faded green marker
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Winter Fashion in Snowy Forest - Cheerful Woman Portrait
{ "subject": "3x3 grid collage of young woman in winter forest", "clothing": "Brown teddy coat, white crop top, grey sweatpants, beige boots, brown beanie", "hair": "Long wavy brown, wearing beanie", "face": "Happy, laughing, smilin…
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Winter Portrait: Woman & Snowmen in Sunny Snowy Landscape
{ "image_series_request": { "overall_style": "ultra-realistic portrait", "arrangement": "3 vertically arranged images", "theme": "woman with several snowmen in a snowy, sunny winter atmosphere", "location_atmosphere": {…
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Woman Applying Makeup in Mirror | Stylish Bathroom Portrait
{ "image_asset": { "title": "Glamorous Woman Applying Lip Gloss in Mirror Reflection", "scene_id": "glam_bathroom_mirror_001", "category": "Lifestyle / Beauty", "format": "Vertical Portrait" }, "content_analysis": {…
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Woman in Ferrari F1 Racing Suit with Helmet on Race Track
{ "type": "image_generation_prompt", "style": "hyper-realistic, cinematic motorsport photography", "identity_preservation": { "use_reference_image": true, "strict_identity_lock": true, "alter_face": false, "notes": "Us…
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Woman in Gym Selfie: Athletic Wear & Fitness Pose
{ "generation_request": { "constraints": { "reference_adherence": { "facial_fidelity": "100% match", "instruction": "Keep the exact same original face & facial details." } }, "subject": { "dem…
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Woman in Helicopter with Ocean View | Photorealistic Portrait
{ "scene_type": "aerial_transport", "setting": { "location": "inside a helicopter", "altitude_context": "flying over a coastal area", "background": { "landscape": "coastline with ocean and shoreline town", "weath…
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Woman in Little Black Dress outside Dior Store - Fashion
{ "prompt_description": "High-end fashion photography of a young woman standing in front of a luxury Dior storefront.", "subject": { "appearance": "Young woman with a slim figure and light skin tone.", "hair": "Long, straight bl…
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Woman in Pool Hall: Casual Portrait with Billiards Table
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_preservation": "100% identical facial structure, proportions, skin texture, eye shape, lips, nose, brows, m…
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Woman in Tennis Outfit on Court | Sports Fashion Portrait
{ "lighting": { "type": "Natural sunlight", "shadows": "Strong, distinct shadows cast by the subject, racquet, and umbrella", "direction": "From the upper right, slightly back", "intensity": "Bright and harsh", "highli…
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Woman posing confidently against a pillar
{"subject":"woman posing confidently against a pillar","outfit":{"color":"all black","top":"long-sleeve sequined crop top with deep square neckline","bottom":"high-waisted maxi skirt with high side slit","fabric":"sequined / glitter fabric…
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Woman Posing with Red Lip Gloss | Beauty Product Shoot
{ "generation_request": { "meta_data": { "tool": "NanoBanana Pro", "task_type": "text_to_image_ultra_photoreal_beauty_contact_sheet_product_campaign", "version": "v1.1", "priority": "high" }, "output_se…
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Woman sitting gracefully on a moonlit beach
a woman sitting gracefully on a moonlit beach, wearing a flowing green off-the-shoulder gown with a plunging neckline and thin straps. She has long brown wavy hair and red lipstick, accessorized with pearl earrings. In front of her are two…
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Woman with Tom and Jerry Characters Fashion Portrait
{ "description": "A stylish person with the same face.", “clothing":{ "Top": ("type": "knitted sweater", "color": "light grey (Tom Theme) ". } "pants": ("type": "high-waisted jeans", "color": "denim blue". "shoes":("type": "high-top sneake…
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Woman
{"subject":{"description":"Woman","hair":"Long wavy dark hair","action":"Holding a smartphone in front of her face, obscuring it","pose":"Sitting on the edge of the bed, legs crossed elegantly"},"attire":{"dress":"Fitted black long-sleeve m…
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Woman's Gym Selfie: Fitness Fashion & Workout Style
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "use uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_accuracy": "100% identical to reference — same facial structure, proportions, skin texture, expression,…
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Xtreme wet close-up portrait
xtreme wet close-up portrait. Young woman's face in profile (use uploaded pictures for proper reference) Dark wet hair naturally glued to the skin. Fine droplets of water and thin sweat glistening realistically on her face. Focus on bright…
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Young Couple Selfie on Laptop Screen | Candid Photobooth Image
{ "task_configuration": { "task_type": "screen_simulation_photorealism", "target_model": "SDXL_1.0_Refiner", "aspect_ratio": "3:4", "resolution": { "width": 1152, "height": 1536 } }, "visual_hierarchy":…
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Young girl with long
A young girl with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a teal hooded sweatshirt, holds a small white puppy with light blue eyes. She is making a puckering face at the camera, while the puppy looks calmly forward. They are outdoors in what appears…
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Young man leaning against a brick wall at night
A young man leaning against a brick wall at night, illuminated only by a weak neon sign above him. His profile is sharp, half-lit in cool blue, half lost in darkness. He wears a black denim shirt and silver chain. The ground reflects the ne…
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Young Woman Fashion Mirror Selfie | Lace Tights Style
{ "prompt": "A beautiful young woman with long, voluminous wavy blonde hair squats low in a cozy bedroom, taking a playful mirror selfie with her pink-cased iPhone. She has flawless fair skin, subtle makeup with long lashes framing her la…
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Young Woman Gym Selfie on Yoga Mat - Fitness & Wellness
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_preservation": "100% identical facial structure, proportions, skin texture, freckles, redness from workout,…
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Young Woman in Floral Dress in Elegant Garden Scene
{ "image_prompt": { "subject": { "demographics": "Young woman, fit physique, sun-kissed skin tone", "hair": "Long, voluminous, dark brown wavy hair, side-parted and flowing over the back", "expression": "Calm, lookin…
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Young Woman in Gym Selfie with Headphones - Fitness Portrait
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_preservation": "100% identical facial structure, proportions, skin texture, eye shape, lips, nose, brows, m…
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Young Woman Mirror Selfie - Black Activewear Casual Portrait
{ "prompt_data": { "subject": { "appearance": "Young woman with light skin tone, blonde hair pulled back into a high ponytail with loose strands framing the face, rosy cheeks, visible small tattoo on the side of the neck/behind…
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Young Woman on Balcony in Fuzzy Blue Shorts
{ "document_header": { "schema_version": "4.0.0-UltraStructured", "generation_priority": "High-Fidelity Subject Retention", "canvas": { "aspect_ratio": "9:16", "orientation": "Vertical_Portrait" } }, "core_…
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Young Woman Volleyball Player Clapping - Indoor Sports Action
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_preservation": "100% identical facial structure, proportions, eyes, nose, lips, brows, skin texture, moles,…
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YouTube Thumbnail - Candid Spider-Man Superhero Portrait (Sadie Sink Likeness)
{ "prompt_description": "Ultra Photorealistic Candid Portrait of a Beautiful Woman Superhero", "subject": { "appearance": "Beautiful young woman with shoulder-length red hair pulled back, fair skin, light freckles.", "expression…
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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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