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Nano Banana 2.1

Also known as Gemini Nano Banana 2.1

Nano Banana 2.1 is a text-to-image and image editing model from Google, built for fast, high-quality generation and natural-language editing. It generates 1K, 2K, or 4K images from a text prompt, and supports prompt-guided edits and multi-image compositing from up to 8 reference images, with optional thinking and web search.

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2.4CU
per generation
Released
2026
October
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 Nano Banana 2.1 for image?

High-quality image generation

Nano Banana 2.1 delivers production-ready outputs with clean structure, sharp detail, and strong prompt adherence. Ideal for character art, environments, and marketing assets.

Strong prompt control

The model interprets creative instructions with high accuracy, even when switching between different styles, lighting setups, or character directions.

Clean compositions for UA

Maintains stable framing, clear silhouettes, and high focal clarity. Assets read well at mobile sizes, making it strong for UA experiments and ad creatives.

Rapid character and cosmetic ideation with strong structure

Quickly explore character poses, cosmetic ideas, and early art directions. Clean silhouettes and expressive results help teams evaluate concepts before moving to heavier models.

Fast UA creative exploration and thumbnail testing

Generate clear, high-readability frames that work well for quick A/B testing across networks. Test multiple creative angles and iterate quickly based on results.

Lightweight environment and item exploration for LiveOps

Draft environments, themed content, shop items, and event visuals in a rapid loop. Ideal for early-stage direction setting before committing to final polish.

FAQ

How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 2.4 / generation.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

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