FAQ
Nano Banana FAQ
These are the direct questions readers usually ask before signing up, switching, or comparing Nano Banana against alternatives.
Is Nano Banana still the same thing as Nano Banana 2?
Not exactly. As of April 17, 2026, Google documents Nano Banana as a family that includes the original `gemini-2.5-flash-image`, Nano Banana 2 (`gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview`), and Nano Banana Pro (`gemini-3-pro-image-preview`).
Does Nano Banana have a free plan?
Yes in the Gemini app family. Google's help docs list free daily image quotas in Gemini, while the original Gemini API Nano Banana model has no free tier.
Can Nano Banana edit existing images?
Yes. Google's official image generation docs say Gemini can work from text, images, or both, which makes Nano Banana useful for conversational edits and transformations.
What is the cheapest paid way to use Nano Banana?
The lowest paid entry point on Google's official pricing page is the original Gemini API model at $0.039 per 1024px image output, plus input token charges.
Do Nano Banana images include a watermark?
Yes. Google's docs say all generated images include a SynthID watermark.