# Nano Banana 2 Lite AI Image Generator

> The speed-and-cost tier: drafts, batch exploration and live previews.

Canonical URL: https://allimageai.com/models/nano-banana-2-lite/

Website: All Image AI

Language: English

Nano Banana 2 Lite is the lightest tier in the Nano Banana 2 family. It caps out at 1K, and in exchange you get noticeably shorter generation times and a lower cost per image. That makes it the right tool for the exploration phase: run the same prompt a dozen times, pick a direction, then hand it to the standard or Pro tier for the final render.

## Model details

- Developer: Google
- Status on All Image AI: Active
- Last verified: 2026-08-20
- Maximum output: 1K
- Modes: Text to Image, Image to Image, Edit Image
- Reference images: up to 2
- Resolutions: 1K
- Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4

## Best for

- Batch drafts and composition exploration
- Social media images where 1K is enough
- Interactive editing that needs fast feedback
- Cost-sensitive and free-tier usage

## How to use

1. Select Nano Banana 2 Lite in the generator above.
2. Write a description, or upload an image to switch to Image to Image.
3. Choose an aspect ratio and set Number of Images to 4.
4. Hit Generate and pick a winner.
5. Use "Use as Reference" to re-render the winning composition on the standard tier at higher resolution.

## Settings explained

### Number of Images

Up to 4 per run. Parallel drafting is the whole point of this tier — leave it at 4.

### Seed

Lock the seed, then change one word at a time to see exactly what that word does.

## Prompt examples

### Composition exploration

> A minimal ceramic coffee cup on a linen cloth, morning window light, soft shadows, editorial photography

Run 8 drafts on Lite, then re-render the winner at 4K on the standard tier.

### Quick edit

> Change the background to a warm beige studio backdrop, keep the product untouched

## Limitations

- No 2K or 4K output — use the Image Upscaler afterwards
- Complex poster typography is less reliable than Pro
- Maximum of 2 reference images

## Pricing and credits

Credits for one image at default quality and mode. Resolution, quality, reference inputs, edit mode and output count can change the total. Check the Generate button before submitting.

| Resolution | Credits / image |
| --- | --- |
| 1K | 3 |

Failed generations cost 0 credits. Catalog availability does not guarantee runtime availability; the workspace reports whether the selected model can run.

[Credit plans](https://allimageai.com/pricing.md)

## Test results

Testing in progress. No verified benchmark scores have been published for this model.

## Commercial use and image handling

Output can be used commercially, subject to Google's generative AI policies.

Uploads are processed by the configured inference service. You can delete a generation from your history.

## Frequently asked questions

### What's the difference between Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2?

Lite outputs 1K only, accepts up to 2 reference images, and is faster and cheaper. The standard tier goes to 4K, takes more references, and follows complex prompts more closely.

### Can I upscale images generated with Lite?

Yes. The Upscale action under any result sends the image to a dedicated upscaling model — no need to regenerate.

## Release history and sources

June 30, 2026 — Model announced · API available

This date applies to the event shown. Later API access, weights and availability on All Image AI may have different dates.

- [blog.google](https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-omni-flash-nano-banana-2-lite/)

[Event evidence on the timeline](https://allimageai.com/timeline/#event-nano-banana-2-lite)

## Other versions

- [Nano Banana 2](https://allimageai.com/models/nano-banana-2.md): Recommended · 4K
- [Nano Banana Pro](https://allimageai.com/models/nano-banana-pro.md): Best Quality · 4K