Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image

Google has officially launched the Nano Banana 2, the latest version of its AI-powered image generation and editing tool. Built on the Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model and Nano Banana 2 promises faster image generation, improved reasoning, better text rendering, and enhanced visual quality. The new model combines the speed of Gemini Flash with the advanced intelligence previously seen in Nano Banana Pro.

What Is Nano Banana 2?

• Nano Banana 2 is an upgraded AI image generation tool designed for faster edits, quicker iterations, and higher-quality outputs.
• The original Nano Banana was introduced in August 2025, followed by Nano Banana Pro in November, which focused on deeper reasoning and creative control.
• Now, Nano Banana 2 merges the strengths of both versions.

Nano Banana 2: What’s New?

• Faster Image Generation with Gemini 3.1 Flash
• Nano Banana 2 leverages Gemini 3.1 Flash Image for rapid image processing.
• Google says users can expect significantly faster rendering speeds while maintaining strong visual accuracy.

Advanced World Knowledge Integration

The model uses Gemini’s knowledge base along with real-time web search data to better represent specific subjects.

This enables users to,

• Create infographics
• Convert notes into diagrams
• Generate data visualisations
• Improve subject accuracy in complex scenes

This marks a shift toward more context-aware AI image tools.

Improved Text Rendering and Translation

Nano Banana 2 enhances text clarity inside generated images. This is particularly useful for,

• Marketing mockups
• Greeting cards
• Posters
• Infographics

The model can also translate and localise text directly within an image, reducing manual editing steps.

Enhanced Creative Control and Visual Quality

Better Speed-Quality Balance

• Google claims Nano Banana 2 reduces the trade-off between generation speed and image quality.
• Users get photorealistic results without long processing times.

Subject Consistency

The tool can maintain resemblance for,

• Up to five characters
• Up to 14 objects in a single workflow

This feature is useful for creating storyboards or multi-scene creative projects without losing consistency.

Where Is Nano Banana 2 Available?

Nano Banana 2 is being rolled out across multiple Google platforms,

• Gemini app (replaces Nano Banana Pro in Fast, Thinking, and Pro modes)
• Search (AI Mode and Lens)
• Google AI Studio
• Gemini API
• Vertex AI
• Flow
• Google Ads

Pro subscribers can still access Nano Banana Pro for high-fidelity tasks requiring maximum factual accuracy.

Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro

• While Nano Banana 2 focuses on speed and strong instruction-following, Nano Banana Pro remains available for more intensive, high-accuracy image tasks.
• This dual-model approach allows Google to cater to both fast creative workflows and enterprise-level use cases.

Question

Q. Nano Banana 2 is powered by which AI model?

A) Gemini 2.0 Ultra
B) Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
C) PaLM 3
D) Bard Vision