Nano Banana 2 is Here — Now Available on ImgCraft

Today marks a major milestone for ImgCraft and for AI image editing as a whole. We're thrilled to announce that Nano Banana 2 — powered by Google's brand-new Gemini 3.1 Flash model — is now live on ImgCraft.

If you've been using Nano Banana (our 2-credit model) and loved the speed and affordability, Nano Banana 2 takes everything you liked and cranks it up significantly. Better fidelity, sharper text rendering, multi-language support directly in images, higher resolution output, and configurable thinking levels — all at just 4 credits per image ($0.067).

Let's dive into everything that's new, why it matters, and how it fits into ImgCraft's growing lineup of AI models.

What Is Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 is ImgCraft's newest AI image generation and editing model. Under the hood, it runs on gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview, Google's latest multimodal model optimized for image tasks. It sits in the sweet spot of our model lineup — more capable than the original Nano Banana, more affordable than Nano Banana Pro.

Here's how it compares to our other models:

Nano Banana 2 is designed for users who want noticeably better results than the original Nano Banana without jumping to the Pro tier's 8-credit cost. It's the Goldilocks model — and for many users, it will become their default.

What's New in Nano Banana 2

1. Higher Fidelity Output

The most immediately noticeable improvement is image quality. Nano Banana 2 produces images with significantly more detail, better color accuracy, and more realistic textures compared to the original Nano Banana.

Side-by-side comparisons show improvements across every category:

• Photorealistic images have more natural skin tones, better hair detail, and more convincing lighting
• Illustrations and digital art have cleaner lines, more consistent styles, and richer color palettes
• Product photography shows sharper edges, more accurate material textures, and better shadow rendering

The quality gap between Nano Banana 2 and the Pro model has narrowed considerably. For most everyday use cases, Nano Banana 2's output is indistinguishable from Pro — at half the credit cost.

2. Faster Editing and Generation

Gemini 3.1 Flash lives up to its name. Image generation and editing with Nano Banana 2 is faster than the original Nano Banana, despite producing higher quality output. Most images generate in 3–5 seconds, with simple edits completing in under 3 seconds.

This speed improvement comes from architectural optimizations in the Gemini 3.1 Flash model. Google has significantly improved the model's inference efficiency, meaning you get better results with less compute time.

For workflows that involve iterating on prompts — trying different styles, adjusting compositions, fine-tuning details — this speed improvement compounds into massive time savings. You can explore twice as many variations in the same amount of time.

3. Dramatically Improved Text Rendering

One of the biggest pain points in AI image generation has been text. Previous models would often garble letters, misspell words, or produce text that looked almost-but-not-quite right. Nano Banana 2 represents a generational leap in text rendering accuracy.

What this means in practice:

• Posters and flyers with readable, correctly spelled text
• Product labels with accurate brand names and descriptions
• Social media graphics with clean typography
• Memes with properly rendered captions
• Business cards and signage that actually look professional

The text rendering isn't perfect for every font and layout, but it's dramatically better than any previous model. For many common use cases, the text is indistinguishable from manually placed typography.

4. Multi-Language In-Image Localization

This is a feature that no other AI image platform currently offers at this level. Nano Banana 2 can generate and render text in images across multiple languages with high accuracy:

• English — near-perfect rendering
• Korean (한국어) — accurate Hangul characters
• Japanese (日本語) — correct Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana
• Chinese (中文) — proper simplified and traditional characters
• Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Indonesian — accurate diacritics and scripts

Why does this matter? If you're creating marketing materials, product photos, or social media content for international audiences, you no longer need to manually overlay text in different languages. Just prompt in the target language, and Nano Banana 2 renders it correctly in the image.

For e-commerce sellers targeting multiple markets, this alone can save hours of design work per product.

5. 512px Native Resolution

Nano Banana 2 outputs at 512px native resolution — a step up from the original model. While this might sound modest, the Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture produces images that upscale beautifully. Combined with ImgCraft's image upscaling tools, you can easily reach print-quality resolutions.

The 512px output also means faster generation times and lower bandwidth usage, making the editing experience snappier even on slower connections.

6. Configurable Thinking Levels

This is a unique feature made possible by Gemini 3.1 Flash's architecture. Nano Banana 2 supports configurable thinking levels that let you control how much "thought" the AI puts into each generation:

• Low thinking — fastest generation, good for quick drafts and iteration
• Medium thinking — balanced speed and quality for everyday use
• High thinking — maximum quality, the AI spends more time planning composition, lighting, and details

Thinking levels give you unprecedented control over the speed-quality tradeoff. When you're brainstorming and need quick visual concepts, use low thinking. When you're creating a final deliverable, crank it up to high.

No other AI image platform currently offers this level of control over the generation process.

How Nano Banana 2 Fits Into ImgCraft's Model Lineup

With the addition of Nano Banana 2, ImgCraft now offers 4 distinct AI models, each optimized for different use cases and budgets:

Imagen Fast (1 Credit — $0.017/image)

Best for: Quick experiments, brainstorming, concept validation The fastest and cheapest option. Perfect when you need to iterate rapidly on ideas without worrying about credit usage. Quality is good for drafts but not ideal for final deliverables.

Nano Banana (2 Credits — $0.033/image)

Best for: Everyday editing, casual use, budget-conscious creators The reliable workhorse. Good quality output at an extremely low price point. Ideal for social media content, casual photo editing, and daily creative tasks.

Nano Banana 2 (4 Credits — $0.067/image)

Best for: Professional content, text-heavy images, multilingual projects, high-fidelity needs The new sweet spot. Significantly better quality than Nano Banana at just 2× the cost. The improved text rendering and multilingual capabilities make it the clear choice for any image containing text or targeting international audiences.

Nano Banana Pro (8 Credits — $0.133/image)

Best for: Maximum quality, complex compositions, professional deliverables The premium option for when quality matters most. Best for client work, print materials, and complex scenes with multiple subjects, intricate lighting, or photorealistic requirements.

Which Model Should You Use?

Here's a simple decision framework:

• . Brainstorming or testing ideas? → Imagen Fast (1 credit)
• . Quick social media post or casual edit? → Nano Banana (2 credits)
• . Creating something with text, or need higher quality? → Nano Banana 2 (4 credits)
• . Client deliverable or print-quality output? → Nano Banana Pro (8 credits)

Most users will find that Nano Banana 2 hits the sweet spot for 70–80% of their work, with occasional use of Pro for high-stakes projects.

Pricing: What Nano Banana 2 Costs on Each Plan

The beauty of ImgCraft's credit system is flexibility — you choose which model to use for each image, and your credits work across all models.

Subscription Plans

Credit Packs (One-Time, Never Expire)

Even at its highest per-image cost (Basic plan), Nano Banana 2 is still just $0.27 per image — less than any stock photo and with the advantage of being completely custom to your needs.

Real-World Use Cases for Nano Banana 2

E-Commerce Product Photos with Localized Text

Create product listing images with text overlays in multiple languages — English for Amazon US, Japanese for Amazon Japan, Korean for Coupang — all from a single prompt template. The improved text rendering ensures brand names and product descriptions are legible and professional.

Social Media Content Creation

Generate Instagram carousels, Twitter/X header images, and LinkedIn post graphics with embedded text that actually looks good. No more generating an image and then manually adding text in Canva.

Marketing Materials

Design flyers, banners, and promotional graphics with accurate text rendering. Nano Banana 2 handles headlines, body copy, and even fine print with remarkable accuracy.

Multilingual Content

Create the same visual content in multiple languages without separate design iterations. A single prompt adjusted for language produces consistent, professional results across all supported languages.

Professional Headshots and Portraits

The higher fidelity output means better skin tones, more natural lighting, and sharper detail in AI headshots. Professional enough for LinkedIn profiles and company websites.

Product Mockups with Labels

Generate product mockups with accurate brand labels, ingredient lists, or feature callouts rendered directly in the image. No post-processing needed.

How to Try Nano Banana 2 Right Now

Getting started with Nano Banana 2 takes less than a minute:

• . **Go to imgcraft.co/editor**
• . Select Nano Banana 2 from the model dropdown in the editor
• . Write your prompt — try something that showcases the new capabilities, like an image with text or a detailed scene
• . Generate — you'll see results in 3–5 seconds
• . Compare — try the same prompt with Nano Banana and Nano Banana 2 to see the quality difference

You can use your daily free credits to test Nano Banana 2 at no cost. No credit card required, no signup needed for your first image.

Prompts to Try

Here are some prompts that showcase Nano Banana 2's strengths:

Text rendering: "A vintage coffee shop menu board, hand-lettered style, listing: Espresso $3.50, Latte $4.50, Cappuccino $4.00, Mocha $5.00. Warm lighting, rustic wooden background."

Multilingual: "A travel poster for Tokyo with text in both English and Japanese. 'Visit Tokyo — 東京を訪れよう' in elegant typography. Cherry blossoms, Tokyo Tower, warm sunset colors."

High fidelity: "A photorealistic close-up of a luxury watch on a marble surface, dramatic studio lighting, visible texture on the leather strap, crystal-clear dial with roman numerals, shallow depth of field."

Product photography: "A skincare product bottle on a clean white surface, minimalist composition, the label reads 'Hydra Glow Serum — Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid', soft shadow, editorial lighting."

The Bigger Picture: ImgCraft's AI Model Strategy

With Nano Banana 2, ImgCraft now offers the widest range of AI image models at the most competitive prices in the industry. Our strategy is simple: give users the right tool for every job at a price they can afford.

Not every image needs the maximum quality Pro model. And not every image can get by with the cheapest option. By offering four distinct tiers — from 1 credit to 8 credits — we let you optimize your spending based on what each image actually needs.

This approach means:

• Casual users can stretch their free credits further by using Imagen Fast for experiments
• Regular creators can use Nano Banana for most work and upgrade to Nano Banana 2 when it matters
• Professional users can default to Nano Banana 2 and reserve Pro for client deliverables
• Everyone saves money compared to using a one-size-fits-all model

What's Coming Next

Nano Banana 2 is a major step forward, but we're not stopping here. The Gemini 3.1 architecture opens up possibilities we're actively exploring:

• Higher native resolutions — as model capabilities improve
• Video editing integration — combining image and video AI workflows
• Batch processing — apply Nano Banana 2 to multiple images with a single prompt
• API access — for developers who want to integrate Nano Banana 2 into their own products

Stay tuned for updates by following us on social media or checking back on the ImgCraft blog.

Try Nano Banana 2 Today

Nano Banana 2 is live right now on imgcraft.co. You can try it for free — no signup required for your first image, and free accounts get 2 credits per day.

Whether you're a content creator, e-commerce seller, marketer, or hobbyist, Nano Banana 2 delivers the best balance of quality, speed, and affordability in AI image editing today.

4 credits. $0.067 per image. The future of AI image editing is here.

Try Nano Banana 2 now →