Nano Banana 2.1

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google's October 2026 update to Nano Banana 2, with enhanced text rendering, more accurate infographic layouts, stronger subject consistency and output up to 4K. It is now available on GoEnhance: write a prompt in the console below to create with Nano Banana 2.1.

Text-Heavy Infographic

Ultra-Wide Panorama

Typographic Product Poster

Consistent Character Scenes

Nano Banana 2.1

Prompt

Example prompts

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What's New in Nano Banana 2.1

Sharper Text and Infographic Layouts

Google lists enhanced text rendering and infographic layout accuracy as a headline change in Nano Banana 2.1. That matters for step-by-step guides, labelled diagrams and information posters, where every word has to be spelled correctly and every block has to sit in the right place. The coffee infographic shown here was made with Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance.

4K Output and Flexible Formats

Nano Banana 2.1 can output at 1K, 2K or 4K. Google lists 15 aspect ratios for it, including the extreme 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1; these four are not new, as Nano Banana 2 already supported them. In the GoEnhance studio you can choose from 9 common ratios, from 1:1 to 16:9 and 9:16. 1K is open to everyone, while 2K and 4K are for members. The lake panorama shown here was made with Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance.

Visual Design and Typographic Posters

Google says Nano Banana 2.1 outperforms its previous image models across the board, with notable leaps in visual design. Together with better prompt adherence and text rendering, this targets product posters, ads and editorial layouts where headline type and imagery have to work together. The mug poster shown here was made with Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance.

Consistent Subjects Across Scenes

Nano Banana 2.1 improves multi-turn character consistency, and Google says it can fuse up to 14 reference images, keeping up to 4 characters consistent and up to 10 objects faithful. On GoEnhance you can add up to 9 reference images. The robot grid shown here was made with Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance.

Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2

Feature	Nano Banana 2.1	Nano Banana 2
Release	October 2026, as an update to Nano Banana 2	—
Output resolutions	1K (default), 2K, 4K	—
Aspect ratios	15 listed by Google, including 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1; 9 in the GoEnhance studio	Already supported 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1; 9 in the GoEnhance studio
Reference images	Up to 14 (up to 4 characters, up to 10 objects); up to 9 on GoEnhance	—
Input types	Text, image, video, PDF	—
Text rendering emphasis	Enhanced text rendering and infographic layout accuracy, per Google	—
Search grounding and thinking	Supported, with minimal, medium (default) and high thinking levels	—
Developer API price	About 50% lower than Nano Banana 2, according to reports	—
Available on GoEnhance	Yes: 1K 6 tokens, 2K 9 tokens, 4K 17 tokens (2K and 4K for members)	Yes, 12 tokens per image

How to Use Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance

Write a Prompt or Pick a Sample

Describe the image you want in the console above, or start from one of the sample prompts. For text in the image, put the exact words in quotes so the model knows what to spell.

Choose an Aspect Ratio and Resolution

Pick the aspect ratio you need, such as 3:4 for posters, 1:1 for social posts or 16:9 and 9:16 for wide or vertical layouts, then choose 1K, 2K or 4K. 1K is open to everyone; 2K and 4K are for members.

Generate, Check and Refine

A 1K image costs 6 tokens, 2K costs 9 tokens and 4K costs 17 tokens. Check spelling, layout and details, then adjust your prompt and generate again until you have a version you want to keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may want to know

What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 (model ID gemini-nano-banana-2.1) is Google's update to Nano Banana 2. Google positions it as a high-efficiency model for image generation and conversational editing, with Flash-level speed and cost plus improved visual quality, prompt adherence, multi-turn character consistency, text rendering and Google Search grounding. It accepts text, image, video and PDF input and returns images and text.

When was Nano Banana 2.1 released?

Google released Nano Banana 2.1 in October 2026. According to reports, it launched on October 6 and is rolling out in the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, Google Ads, AI Studio and developer tools.

Can I use Nano Banana 2.1 on GoEnhance?

Yes. Nano Banana 2.1 is available in the GoEnhance text-to-image studio and in the creation console on this page. You can also add up to 9 reference images to edit or combine them.

What changed compared with Nano Banana 2?

Google says Nano Banana 2.1 outperforms its previous models across the board, with notable leaps in visual design, mask-based editing and subject consistency. It also highlights enhanced text rendering and infographic layout accuracy. According to reports, the developer API price is about 50% lower than Nano Banana 2. See the Nano Banana 2 page for the earlier model. For a hands-on comparison with test images, see Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2: 8 Side-by-Side API Tests.

What resolutions and aspect ratios does Nano Banana 2.1 support?

Nano Banana 2.1 outputs at 1K, 2K or 4K. Google lists 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 and 9:21, plus the extreme 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1, which Nano Banana 2 already supported. In the GoEnhance studio you can pick from 9 ratios: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 3:2, 2:3, 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 and 5:4.

How many reference images can Nano Banana 2.1 use?

Up to 14 reference images in one request. Google says this covers character consistency for up to 4 characters and object fidelity for up to 10 objects.

What happens to Nano Banana 2 now?

As of October 8, 2026, Google's Gemini API deprecations page lists no shutdown date for Nano Banana 2 (gemini-3.1-flash-image) and names Nano Banana 2.1 as its recommended replacement. On GoEnhance, Nano Banana 2.1 is already available, and for now you can still pick Nano Banana 2 in the text-to-image studio.

How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost on GoEnhance?

A 1K image costs 6 tokens, 2K costs 9 tokens and 4K costs 17 tokens. 1K is open to everyone, while 2K and 4K are for members. For other models, browse the AI image generator.

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Nano Banana 2.1 is now on GoEnhance. Create posters, infographics, panoramas and consistent characters from 6 tokens per 1K image, with 2K and 4K for members.

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