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.
Museum Art Exhibition Selfie
A commercial grade photograph of [uploaed reference image] posing inside a high-end museum exhibition space. [the character Source: Based strictly on the uploaded reference image. Behind them hangs a large, ornate framed classical oil paint…
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Nano Banana AI Prompt Generator for Cinematic UFC Photos
all you have to do is copy and paste the JSON and you'll get images that look like a creative director made it comment "nano" and I'll DM it to you (must be following)
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Narrative, cinematic photofray ,woman in a deep burgundy polka dot dree with cre
Narrative, cinematic photofray ,woman in a deep burgundy polka dot dree with cream dots, a high necked white lace collar fastened with a small cameo brooch. White kitten heel pumps white seamed nylon stockings. Hair in an elegant french twi…
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Natural Beauty Fashion Photos: Woman in Knit Dress & Strawberry
{ "project_specifications": { "format": "2x2 Grid Collage", "aspect_ratio": "4:5", "aesthetic_style": "High-end Beauty Editorial", "rendering_engine_hints": { "realism_level": "Ultra-photorealistic", "texture_q…
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Natural Beauty Portrait of a Woman with Iris Necklace
{ "image_generation_prompt": { "subject": { "description": "Young woman, approximately early 20s, fair skin tone with natural texture", "hair": { "color": "Light brown to dirty blonde", "style": "Messy casu…
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Natural Portrait of Woman in Cafe - Friendly Close-up
{ "image_prompt": { "reference": { "face_identity": "use uploaded reference image", "identity_lock": true, "face_accuracy": "100% identical to reference — same facial structure, proportions, skin texture, makeup styl…
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New Year's Day Special: Four-Panel Puzzle for 2026 Blessing
[Key: Maintain precise facial features, retain original face structure, the character in the image must be completely consistent with the uploaded reference image] High-end photo studio 2x2 grid photo. Top-left panel (Navy Blue background):…
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New York City Time Blend: Vintage 20s & Modern Times Square
A horizontal split-screen cinematic shot of {Scene}, seamlessly blending two different eras: {Era_A} on the left and {Era_B} on the right (default: about 100 years ago vs. present day). On the left side ({Era_A}): show era-appropriate arch…
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Night Drag Shutter Burn
Night Drag Shutter Burn A visual explosion in the middle of a fast-moving street. Frozen faces, sweeping movements, and a palpable "noir" atmosphere. Everything is planned, yet the results are always wild and raw.
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Nighttime flash photo with Y2K aesthetic, red digital timestamp in corner.
Nighttime flash photo with Y2K aesthetic, red digital timestamp in corner. Young woman at a public payphone, face based on uploaded image, turning back toward camera with a detached look. Wearing corset top and loose cargo jeans, nands in b…
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Nixon welcoming the King in his office inside the Watergate
Nixon welcoming the King in his office inside the Watergate building
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Nostalgic 90s atmosphere
A top-down perspective of a young man lying on a clean white floor, styled in a classic 90s outfit: a loose graphic tee, light-washed denim jeans, chunky sneakers, and over-ear retro headphones. He holds a portable cassette player in one ha…
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Novel xkcd style comic
create a novel xkcd style comic, with a clever new insight
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On the back (partially visible
{"prompt":"A young woman with long, dark brown hair, wearing a casual oversized cream or off-white t-shirt with a graphic design on the back (partially visible, appears to be 'FRISTON' or similar text with a graphic). She is also wearing li…
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Paris Cafe Fashion: Woman with Eiffel Tower View
{ "prompt_type": "Ultra-Photorealistic Lifestyle Photography", "subject": { "description": "Young woman with a chic, luxurious aesthetic", "hair": "Blonde, styled in a messy yet elegant updo with loose strands framing the face",…
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Parisian Cafe Terrace
Parisian Cafe Terrace A digital photograph captures an older woman with sunglasses and a scarf sipping coffee at a small outdoor table. A blurred waiter and pedestrians stroll past classic Haussmann buildings in the background
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Petite young woman with light brown wavy hair and fair skin
{"scene":"bright indoor setting, natural daylight from large window","subject":"petite young woman with light brown wavy hair and fair skin","pose":"sitting sideways on a cream-colored velvet sofa, one knee up, torso slightly twisted toward…
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Photo Book Style Magazine Cover with Coordinates
Create a beautiful, photo book style magazine cover that fully utilizes the 9:16 aspect ratio. Place the attached person at the precise coordinates of [latitude/longitude coordinate], seamlessly blending them into the scene as if they are s…
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Photo of a programme for The Matrix broadway show
A photo of a programme for The Matrix broadway show, it's professional and well made, glossy, we can see the cover and a page showing a photo of the stage
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Photo of the pyramids and sphinx
a photo of the pyramids and sphinx, but how they looked when they were originally built, the sphinx's face is perfect
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Photo of the sci-fi books I should read
A photo of the sci-fi books I should read
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Photo of the world when GTA 6 is released
A photo of the world when GTA 6 is released.
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Photo_Descriptiona Striking, Fashion-Forward Portrait Of A Young Woman
{"photo_description":"A striking, fashion-forward portrait of a young woman looking over her shoulder toward the camera, standing by a dark wooden door with decorative trim.","subject_details":{"gender":"female","hair_style":"updo/bun","pos…
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Photorealistic Cloud World Map Art on Blue Sky
Prompt : A photorealistic image of a cloud in the sky, uniquely shaped like all the continents of the world, with clear, distinct outlines of each continent visible within the cloud formation. The background is a bright blue sky with a few…
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Photorealistic Coca-Cola Can in Surreal Organic Landscape
{ "image_generation_manifest": { "meta_directives": { "visual_target": { "instruction": "Exact replication of the provided reference image style and composition.", "priority": "Highest" }, "output_for…
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Photorealistic Male Model in Denim on Social Media X Profile
{ "type": "image_generation", "style": "modern_digital_editorial", "aspect_ratio": "3:4", "resolution": "8K", "camera": { "angle": "slightly low-angle", "lens": "50mm", "depth_of_field": "shallow", "focus": "sharp…
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Photorealistic Miniature Construction on Giant KFC French Fries
{ "midjourney_prompts": [ { "id": 1, "title": "Sculpting the Drumstick", "content": { "core_scene": "A surreal, hyper-realistic scene featuring miniature construction workers sculpting a giant crispy KFC drum…
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Photorealistic Portrait: Man with Super Mario Bros. Figures
[ { "image_generation": { "quality": "hiperrealista", "face": { "preserve_original": true }, "subject": { "clothing": "suéter de punto rojo o verde, vaqueros de tiro alto azul oscuro, zapatillas blancas",…
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Photorealistic Portrait: Smiling Woman in Casual Fashion
{ "metadata": { "requestID": "structure_enhancement_v3", "sourceReference": "image_0.png", "conformanceConstraints": [ { "target": "face", "requirement": "exact identity match (100%)" }, {…
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Photorealistic
A photorealistic, highly detailed, cinematic portrait of an **ethereal young woman** (around 25 years old) with a **regal expression and intensely focused eyes**. She has long, luxurious, jet-black hair that flows slightly over her shoulder…
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Physically accurate
{"intent":"Generate a physically accurate, photorealistic image simulating a raw capture from an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 'Fusion' camera, featuring a subject with specific refined East Asian aesthetic features in a low-light environment.","…
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Pikachu vs. Gyarados Pixel Art - Pokemon Thunderbolt Battle
It even knows which moves should and should not be effective
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Pilates Studio Photo: Woman in Pink Leggings & Crop Top
{ "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"…
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Place Monkey D.
Place Monkey D. Luffy next to the man, smiling widely with his straw hat tilted. Use a Thousand Sunny deck background with bright blue sky. Keep the selfie composition intact and integrate both characters naturally.
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Portrait From a 100% reference image
Create a portrait From a 100% reference image, it is a close-up of a movie. A modern young woman is in an art cafe, holding a large bouquet of white flowers. A beautiful woman in a Korean fashion style outfit, a white top with puff sleeves…
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Portrait of a beautiful young woman
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 smile.She wears a modern oversized cre…
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Portrait of a teenage girl
Create a portrait of a teenage girl with long, soft, wavy dark brown hair, with a Sanrio Kuromi hair clip. She is wearing a dark grey spaghetti strap crop top, with a silver chain waist belt with dangling moon charms to add to her allure, a…
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Portrait with Puppy in Snow
{ "image_description": { "subject": { "face": { "preserve_original": true, "reference_match": true, "description": "The girl's facial features, expression, and identity must remain exactly the same as the…
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Posedescriptionshe Holds The Camera With Her Left Hand,
{"pose":{"description":"She holds the camera with her left hand, positioned slightly below eye level, capturing her face from a confident upward angle; lips softly parted, expression calm yet intense."},"background":{"description":"A dark w…
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Positive:High-resolution vertical portrait
{"prompt":{"positive":"High-resolution vertical portrait, 4K quality. A woman with wavy black hair, slightly damp. Dreamy soft gaze looking up toward the camera. Wearing an oversized slate grey/teal hoodie. Leaning against a wall covered wi…
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Product Marketing - Cinematic Industrial Portrait with Macro Perspective
Ultra-realistic, cinematic editorial portrait with extreme photorealism. Low-angle, macro-inspired perspective. The subject is positioned inside a dark, industrial circular tunnel or pipe, with wet, glossy surfaces reflecting light. One arm…
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Product Marketing - Cinematic Mermaid Portrait in Shallow Water
{ "generation_request": { "meta_data": { "task_type": "photoreal_cinematic_mermaid_shallow_water_portrait", "language": "en", "priority": "highest", "version": "v1.0_MERMAID_SHALLOW_ROCKS_IRIDESCENT_TAIL_OVERCA…
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Product Marketing - Gigantic Product Buried in Snow with Miniature Explorers
{argument name="product name" default="Nano banana pro"} is scaled up to gigantic size and partially buried in snow, becoming part of the landscape. The product looks highly realistic, with its original shape, texture, and branding preserve…
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Product Marketing - Hyper-realistic Floating Food Photography
Hyper-realistic food photography, ultra high-definition, dynamic floating ingredients and liquids, ingredients suspended in mid-air, motion captured in high-speed freeze, dramatic cinematic studio lighting, dark moody background with subtl…
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Product Marketing - Low-Key Saturn Projection Portrait
{ "generation_request": { "meta_data": { "task_type": "low_key_projection_mapping_portrait", "language": "en", "priority": "highest", "version": "v1.0_SATURN_PROJECTOR_RAINBOW_LOWKEY" }, "output": {…
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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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