Introduction to Nano Banana Pro
Google continues its rapid expansion in the artificial intelligence sector with the launch of Nano Banana Pro, its latest image generation and editing tool. This release comes just two days after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro, the model powering the new application. The announcement had an immediate impact on financial markets, contributing to a 4% rise in Alphabet's stock.
Its predecessor, the original Nano Banana, achieved viral success last August, allowing users to turn their selfies into hyperrealistic 3D figurines. The Pro version now promises to elevate these capabilities to a professional level, deeply integrating into the Google ecosystem.
New Features and Capabilities
The capabilities of Nano Banana Pro go far beyond simple avatar generation. According to Josh Woodward, Vice President of Google Labs and Gemini, the tool is designed to handle complex visual tasks with unprecedented precision.
One of the most innovative features is the ability to maintain character consistency across different generations, handling up to 14 different images or five distinct characters simultaneously. Additionally, the system excels at creating infographics and presentations from unconventional inputs.
“It’s incredible at infographics. It can make slide decks. It can take up to 14 different images, or five different characters, and sort of keep that character consistency.”
Josh Woodward, Vice President / Google Labs and Gemini
Woodward highlighted how internal users have experimented with inputting code snippets or even LinkedIn resumes to generate complex data visualizations, opening new avenues for AI use in professional settings.
Availability and Subscription Plans
Nano Banana Pro is currently available within the Gemini app. Access and features vary based on user tier:
- Free Accounts: Limited access with daily quotas. Generated images will have a watermark.
- Google AI Pro and Ultra Subscribers: Full access via AI Mode in Google Search.
- Ultra Subscribers: Automatic watermark removal and future priority access in "Flow," Google's AI filmmaking tool.
Google has also introduced a transparency feature allowing users to upload any image to check if it was generated by Google's AI, a significant step for digital content safety and authenticity.
Competitive Context: Google vs. OpenAI
The launch of Nano Banana Pro fits into the heated competition with OpenAI. While ChatGPT holds the top spot on Apple's App Store, the Gemini app follows in second place with over 650 million monthly active users. Google stated that its AI Overviews reach 2 billion users monthly.
OpenAI recently updated its GPT-5 model to be "warmer" and more conversational, but Google is betting on scalability and the integration of advanced products like Flow and Genie (a "world building" model currently in research preview) to attract users to subscription plans.
Nano Banana Pro FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about Google's new AI image generator.
What exactly is Nano Banana Pro?
It is an advanced AI image generator and editor developed by Google, powered by the new Gemini 3 Pro model, capable of creating infographics and maintaining character consistency.
Is Nano Banana Pro free to use?
It is available for free with limited quotas and watermarks on images. To remove the watermark and access higher limits, a Google AI Ultra subscription is required.
What is new compared to the previous version?
The Pro version offers better handling of infographics, slide decks, and the ability to maintain visual consistency for up to five different characters across multiple images.
How can I verify if an image was created with Nano Banana Pro?
Google has introduced a feature in the Gemini app that allows you to upload an image to verify if it was generated by their artificial intelligence.