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Gemini 3.1 Flash Image

Also known as Nano Banana 2, Gemini 3.1 Image

Gemini 3.1 Flash Image is a fast, high-fidelity text-to-image model from Google powered by the Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture. Optimized for speed and efficiency, it combines multimodal reasoning with Flash-optimized inference to deliver vibrant visuals with accurate text rendering and character consistency. Ideal for rapid creative iteration and real-time AI art workflows.

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Popularity
5.5k
last 7 days
Price
2CU
per generation
Released
2026
February
Capabilities
Reference imagesImage-to-imageTransparencyReframeSeedMultiple aspect ratiosSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)
Fast drafts and creative explorationOn-brand visuals with legible in-image textKeeping a character consistent while iterating

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Why use Gemini 3.1 Flash Image for image?

Ultra-fast image generation for high-volume creative pipelines

Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (also known as Nano Banana 2) produces visuals at extremely high speed, making it perfect for rapid UA creative refreshes, LiveOps asset generation, and fast ideation cycles. Its low-latency performance helps teams iterate without slowing down production.

Consistent structure and clear readability across asset types

The model generates well-defined characters, environments, and in-game items that retain strong shape clarity across variations. This makes assets highly readable at mobile-game sizes and reliable for production needs.

Optimized for large-scale variation testing and creative exploration

Nano Banana 2 excels at generating dozens or hundreds of stylistic variations from minimal prompt changes. This makes it ideal for performance-driven UA testing, seasonal theme exploration, and rapid concept iteration.

Rapid character and cosmetic concepting

Rapid character and cosmetic concepting

Quickly generate new characters, outfit variations, colorways, and cosmetic ideas for season drops or LiveOps events. Flash Image's speed lets teams explore wide visual territories before locking direction.

High-throughput UA creative generation

High-throughput UA creative generation

Produce large sets of UA-ready images with clear focal points and clean compositions. Nano Banana 2 helps performance teams test many creative ideas quickly, accelerating the feedback loop for CTR and CPI improvements.

Fast environment and in-game item pack production

Fast environment and in-game item pack production

Generate backgrounds, event-themed elements, and item sets for shop rotations or content updates at scale. Flash Image maintains consistency across batches, making it ideal for LiveOps pipelines that need frequent asset refreshes.

FAQ

Is Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image the same as Nano Banana 2?+

Yes. Nano Banana 2 is the community nickname for Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. On Layer, both names refer to the same model. It is the successor to Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image).

What Elo score does Gemini 3.1 Flash Image have?+
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1139, which places it #6 of the 56 scored image models on Layer. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst leads that ranking with an Elo of 1218.

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