Nano Banana 2 AI Image Editing Model

Gemini 3.1 Flash with image generation capabilities. High-efficiency image generation model with support for text rendering, reference images, search grounding, and thinking mode. The efficient counterpart to Gemini 3 Pro Image.

Benchmarks

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) ranks #1 in text-to-image generation with an Elo of 1302 and #6 in image editing with an Elo of 1223. This high-efficiency model demonstrates top-tier performance against competitors, maintaining competitive rankings across both creative and technical generation tasks.

Lumenfall Arena
#6
Image Editing · 1225 Elo
Lumenfall Arena
#1
Text-to-Image · 1299 Elo

Image Editing Landscape

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Text-to-Image Landscape

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Competition Results

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

Image Editing
#1/13
Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Source
Result
3 attempts – showing best result

Man and Car in California

Image Editing
#7/13
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Source
Result
3 attempts – showing best result

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image
#4/19
Prompt

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Text-to-Image
#3/23
Prompt

“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image
#3/19
Prompt

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

Image Editing
#5/13
Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Source
Result
3 attempts – showing best result

Geometric Composition

Text-to-Image
#5/22
Prompt

“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Bald man challenge

Image Editing
#4/14
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Result
Nano Banana 2 edited result for Bald man challenge
Original image before Nano Banana 2 editing
Before After
3 attempts – showing best result

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image
#9/19
Prompt

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Text-to-Image
#10/19
Prompt

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Fantasy Warrior

Text-to-Image
#13/19
Prompt

“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Candid Street Photography

Text-to-Image
#19/22
Prompt

“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

Generated
3 attempts – showing best result

Night Sky Transformation

Image Editing
#14/15
Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

Result
Nano Banana 2 edited result for Night Sky Transformation
Original image before Nano Banana 2 editing
Before After
3 attempts – showing best result
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