Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed
Feb 26, 2026Naina Raisinghani

Summary
Introduces Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), a new state-of-the-art image model that combines advanced intelligence and visual quality with lightning-fast speed. Key improvements include enhanced subject consistency (up to five characters, 14 objects), precise instruction following, production-ready aspect ratios and resolutions (512px to 4K), and visual fidelity upgrades (vibrant lighting, richer textures, sharper details). It leverages Gemini's real-world knowledge and real-time web search information for more accurate rendering and enables precision text rendering and translation within images. The model is integrated into various Google products and enhances provenance with SynthID and C2PA Content Credentials.
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