Image generation

Nano Banana 2 Lite

by Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind's fastest Nano Banana model.
1K images in about four seconds, with consistent characters.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

Key features

Six angles of a matte sage ceramic kettle, clean studio lightStart creating

Technical specifications

Flash-Lite

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image

T2I + edits

Text-to-image, image editing, and multi-image composition

1K

Standard 1024px output, tuned for speed and scale; 2K and 4K stay on the larger models

~4 sec

Delivers a standard 1K image in about four seconds

Use cases

High-velocity ideation

Spin up many directions per minute at four seconds a shot. Explore variations fast, then keep the strongest and refine.

Localized marketing visuals

Signage, packaging, and ad copy where in-image text must stay legible, including quick multilingual versions of the same scene.

App and UI mockups

Contextual layouts, dashboard drafts, and rough data visualizations for early product and design exploration.

Character-consistent series

Storyboards, brand mascots, and continuous image streams where the same identity carries frame after frame.

High-volume production

Catalog imagery, social variations, and batch creative at low cost, where speed and price are the primary constraints.

Image-to-video starts

Generate a reference image fast, then hand it to Gemini Omni Flash to animate into a short video clip.

Prompt examples

Variation set

Variation set

Six product angles of a ceramic kettle, clean studio light

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Localized signage

Localized signage

Bakery storefront sign reading 'Fresh Bread' in three languages

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Dashboard mockup

Dashboard mockup

Clean dashboard mockup with a quarterly sales bar chart, light UI

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Mascot consistency

Mascot consistency

Same cartoon robot mascot waving, reading, and sleeping

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Multi-image compose

Multi-image compose

Combine the sofa, lamp, and rug into one cozy living room

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Quick edit

Quick edit

Change the model's jacket from denim to red leather

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FAQs

What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google DeepMind's fast, low-cost image model, also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image (gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image). Released June 30, 2026, it generates a standard 1K image in about four seconds and handles text-to-image, edits, and multi-image composition. Google calls it the most efficient model in the Nano Banana family and the recommended replacement for the original Nano Banana.
How fast is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite generates a standard 1K image in about four seconds. Google reports it runs roughly 2.7x faster than Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), which makes it well suited to rapid ideation, high-volume batches, and tight iteration loops.
What resolution does Nano Banana 2 Lite support?
Nano Banana 2 Lite generates standard 1K (1024px) images on a single canvas tuned for speed and low cost. Higher-resolution 2K and 4K output stays on the larger Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro models, so the Lite tier is best for fast drafts, iteration, and high-volume work rather than final hero renders.
How is Nano Banana 2 Lite different from Nano Banana 2 and Pro?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is the speed-and-cost tier of the family. Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) adds higher resolutions up to 4K and broader subject consistency, and Nano Banana Pro pushes maximum quality and factual depth. The Lite keeps character consistency, in-image text, and world knowledge, but runs faster and cheaper at a 1K canvas for iteration and high-volume work.
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite keep characters consistent and render text in images?
Yes. Nano Banana 2 Lite maintains character consistency, holding the same face, wardrobe, and props across a stream of images, and it renders legible in-image text with localized typography for signage, packaging, and app mockups. As with most fast image models, very small text and exact spelling can still need a quick second pass.
How do I use Nano Banana 2 Lite on Morphic?
On Morphic, open Copilot, describe the image you want, and select Nano Banana 2 Lite. Its four-second generation suits rapid iteration: try several directions, keep the strongest, then continue on the Lite model or hand the winning prompt to Nano Banana 2 or Pro for a higher-resolution final.

More about Nano Banana 2 Lite

Nano Banana 2 Lite: complete guide, prompts, and use cases

The complete Nano Banana 2 Lite guide: the FRAME prompt checklist, use cases, examples, and tips for character consistency and in-image text.

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