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title: "Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator and Editor | Made"
description: "Generate and edit images with Google Nano Banana 2.1 in Made: faster than Nano Banana 2 at the same price, 1K to 4K output, 15 aspect ratios. See real examples and limits. On Made: from 8 credits / image."
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![tennis player resting on a courtside bench at a clay court generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/courtside-portrait.jpg)

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Google · image model

# Nano Banana 2.1 Generate and edit images faster

from 8 credits / image · every plan · [price breakdown](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/nano-banana-2-1) · [API playground](https://www.made.app/playground/nano-banana-2-1)

Prompt

[Edit your own photo →](https://www.made.app/create?model=nano-banana-2.1)

Made with Nano Banana 2.1 · Courtside portrait

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s newest Nano Banana model, the successor to Nano Banana 2. It generates and edits images at 1K, 2K, or 4K in 15 aspect ratios, faster than Nano Banana 2 at the same price per image.

Launch film

## One leap, fourteen worlds

Every picture in this film came from Nano Banana 2.1 in Made: one frame written from words, then the same person placed into fourteen different worlds. Motion by Kling.

Original results

## Nano Banana 2.1 examples made in Made

These examples use media produced for Made. Prompts are included when the production record allows them.

### Nano Banana 2.1: Courtside portrait

“Candid portrait of a woman in her twenties in a plain white sleeveless tennis dress resting on a courtside bench beside a terracotta clay court, racket leaning against the bench, late afternoon sun and long shadows. 35mm film still, soft natural light, muted earth tones with one terracotta accent, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, candid and unposed, no text, logos, or watermark.”

![tennis poster with a legible CLAY SEASON headline generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/clay-season-poster.jpg)

### Nano Banana 2.1: Poster typography

“Screen-printed tennis tournament poster on cream paper, a bold flat illustration of a ball arcing over a net, headline reading exactly "CLAY SEASON" with a smaller line "Club Open, June 14 to 22". Clean editorial design, muted earth tones with one terracotta accent, subtle paper texture, sharp legible type, no other words or logos.”

![tennis ball can with a legible ROUND ROBIN label generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/ball-can.jpg)

### Nano Banana 2.1: Label design

“Product photo of a matte white tennis ball can standing on red clay beside three optic yellow balls, printed label reading exactly "ROUND ROBIN" with a smaller line "Championship Felt". Clean editorial design, muted earth tones with one optic yellow accent, subtle paper texture, sharp legible type, no other words or logos.”

![clubhouse terrace overlooking clay courts at golden hour generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/clubhouse-terrace.jpg)

### Nano Banana 2.1: Clubhouse terrace

“Clubhouse terrace at golden hour overlooking empty clay courts, white wicker chairs under a green-and-white striped awning, a glass pitcher of iced lemonade on a small table. 35mm film still, soft natural light, muted earth tones with one forest green accent, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, candid and unposed, no text, logos, or watermark.”

![aerial view of a row of clay tennis courts generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/court-aerial.jpg)

### Nano Banana 2.1: Aerial view

“Aerial view straight down onto a row of terracotta clay tennis courts, crisp white lines, long morning shadows of the net posts, one player walking off the far court. 35mm film still, soft natural light, muted earth tones with one terracotta accent, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, candid and unposed, no text, logos, or watermark.”

![vintage wooden racket, towel, ball and bottle on red clay generated with Nano Banana 2.1 in Made](https://www.made.app/images/models/nano-banana-2-1/racket-flatlay.jpg)

### Nano Banana 2.1: Courtside flat lay

“Flat lay of a vintage wooden tennis racket, a folded white towel, a single optic yellow ball and a steel water bottle on raked red clay. 35mm film still, soft natural light, muted earth tones with one optic yellow accent, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, candid and unposed, no text, logos, or watermark.”

## Where Nano Banana 2.1 fits best

### Best uses

- Everyday generation and editing, faster than Nano Banana 2
- Posters, labels, and social graphics with designed layouts and legible type
- Edits that change the scene and keep the subject as it was
- Wide banners and tall strips: 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, and 1:8 formats

### Limits to know

- Price rises with resolution: 8 credits at 1K, 12 credits at 2K, and 16 credits at 4K. There is no 0.5K draft tier; Nano Banana 2 keeps one.
- A new release: check long or dense copy at full size before you ship it, and use Nano Banana Pro for the most demanding hero shots.
- Made sends up to 10 reference images per request, and web search grounding is not available in Made.

## Specifications in Made

These are the controls exposed by Made, which may be narrower than a provider’s full API.

**Aspect ratios**

auto, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9, 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, 1:8

**Resolution**

1K, 2K, 4K

**Duration**

Not applicable

**Output formats**

PNG, JPEG, WebP

**Reference images**

10

**Processing**

One image per request; progress appears in the generation view.

## How to use Nano Banana 2.1 in Made

1. **Describe the image**
   Lead with the subject, then layout, materials, and light. Quote any words that should appear, exactly as they should read.
2. **Add references to edit**
   Upload up to 10 images and say what to change and what to keep; Made routes the request to the edit endpoint at the same price.
3. **Choose size and format**
   Pick 1K, 2K, or 4K and one of 15 aspect ratios, including 4:1 and 1:8 banner shapes, or leave it on auto.
4. **Check the price and run**
   Made shows the price for your settings before you generate, and refunds failed generations.

Capabilities reviewed 2026-10-06 · Provider: [Google](https://fal.ai/models/google/nano-banana-2.1)

Made shows the price in credits before generation. [View Made pricing](https://www.made.app/pricing)

## Go deeper on Nano Banana 2.1

### [Nano Banana 2.1 pricing](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/nano-banana-2-1)

from 8 credits / image — the full breakdown, verified.

### [Nano Banana 2.1 prompts](https://www.made.app/models/nano-banana-2-1/prompts)

6 tested prompts with the outputs they produced.

## Compare relevant models

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### [Nano Banana 2](https://www.made.app/models/nano-banana-2)

Nano Banana 2 runs Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, generating and editing images from 0.5K to 4K in 15 aspect ratios: fast and affordable for everyday work.

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### [Nano Banana Pro](https://www.made.app/models/nano-banana-pro)

Nano Banana Pro runs Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image, the top tier of the Nano Banana family, generating and editing images at 1K, 2K, or 4K with legible in-image text and faithful identity across edits.

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### [GPT Image 2.5 Flare](https://www.made.app/models/gpt-image-2-5-flare)

GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the original, unbatched OpenAI GPT Image 2.5 in Made: fast, high-quality generation and precise edits that change only what you ask, in nine sizes up to 4K.

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### [AI Photo Editor](https://www.made.app/tools/ai-photo-editor)

Skip the complex menus and toolbars. Edit Images With Text Prompts. Our AI photo editor understands what you want. Type "remove the background" or "make it brighter" and watch it happen instantly.

### [Image Resizer](https://www.made.app/tools/image-resizer)

Upload an image, pick a size or type exact pixels, and choose whether Made crops it to fill, fits it inside, or stretches it.

Questions, answered

## Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ

Need a specific answer? [Contact support](mailto:support@made.app)

### What is Nano Banana 2.1?

It is Google’s newest Nano Banana model, the successor to Nano Banana 2, for generating and editing images from text and reference images. It arrived on fal on October 6, 2026.

### How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost in Made?

8 credits per image at 1K, 12 credits at 2K, and 16 credits at 4K, the same as Nano Banana 2. The exact price appears before you generate.

### How is it different from Nano Banana 2?

It generates faster at the same price per image, and fal’s launch notes cite gains in visual design, editing, and subject consistency. It drops Nano Banana 2’s 0.5K draft tier, so the smallest size is 1K.

### Can it edit an existing photo?

Yes. Add up to 10 reference images and describe what to change and what to keep; Made routes the request to the edit endpoint at the same price.

### Which aspect ratios does it support?

Fifteen: auto, the standard shapes from 21:9 to 9:16, and four extreme formats, 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, and 1:8, for banners and strips.

### When should I choose another model?

Choose Nano Banana 2 for cheaper 0.5K drafts, Nano Banana Pro for the most demanding finals, or GPT Image 2.5 Flare for precise edits.

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