How to Use Nano Banana 2 in BananaGen

A simple step-by-step guide to using Nano Banana 2 for text-to-image prompts, photo edits, reference images, model selection, and high-resolution output.
May 9, 2026

This guide shows how to use Nano Banana 2-style image generation inside BananaGen. The workflow is designed for creators who want fast prompts, reference-guided editing, and clear output controls without jumping between tools.

Step 1: Start With a Clear Image Goal

Before writing a prompt, decide what the image should do. Is it a product shot, portrait, social ad, logo concept, character sheet, or mood board? A specific goal makes the prompt shorter and the result easier to judge.

Example:

A premium skincare bottle on a warm studio surface, soft yellow rim light, subtle reflection, clean ecommerce composition, sharp label area.

Step 2: Choose Text-to-Image or Image-to-Image

Use text-to-image when you want to create a new visual from scratch. Use image-to-image when you already have a photo, sketch, product reference, logo, or character you want to preserve.

For image edits, mention what should stay unchanged:

Keep the product shape and label placement. Replace the background with a bright summer bathroom scene, natural daylight, realistic shadows.

Step 3: Pick a Model and Resolution

Nano Banana 2 is a good default for prompt exploration. Nano Banana Pro is better when you need cleaner details, stronger subject consistency, or a higher-resolution final asset.

Start with a smaller output for testing. Once the direction works, generate fewer high-resolution variations.

Step 4: Refine the Prompt

Good prompts usually include:

  • Subject.
  • Scene or background.
  • Lighting.
  • Camera angle.
  • Style or medium.
  • Details to preserve.
  • Details to avoid.

Step 5: Generate and Compare

Do not judge only one result. Create a few variations, keep the strongest one, then refine the prompt. The fastest path is broad exploration first, then focused Pro generation.

Open BananaGen from the homepage.