Nano Banana Edit

Google's original image generation and editing model for natural-language photo edits. Recolor, relight, swap backgrounds, add or remove elements, and restyle images using one or more source photos and a plain-text prompt.

By Google

Pricing: $0.15 per request

Overview

Nano Banana Edit is Google's image generation and editing model that applies precise changes to your photos from a plain-text prompt. Feed it one or more source images and describe the edit: recolor, relight, swap a background, add or remove objects, or restyle the whole scene.

Key capabilities

• Simple fixed per-call pricing at roughly $0.15 per run, about 6 to 7 runs per $1 with no subscription required.
• Multi-region failover: Runflow runs optimized inference across multiple regions, routing around outages automatically.
• Natural-language editing that keeps the original subject intact while changing lighting, color, and surroundings.
• Multi-image input for reference-guided composition and style transfer.
• Flexible aspect ratios and batch generation for quick variations.

Technical specifications

| Spec | Detail |

| --- | --- |

| Architecture | Google diffusion image editing model |

| Inputs | Text prompt plus one or more source images |

| Output format | JPEG or PNG |

| Aspect ratio | Configurable, including 1:1 and 16:9 |

Examples

• Replace the plain studio backdrop behind the smiling young woman with curly dark hair with a sunlit cafe window scene, keeping her face, hair, and skin tones natural and her expression unchanged.
• Relight the tabby-and-white cat sitting on the snow with warm golden-hour sunlight from the left, adding soft long shadows on the snow while keeping the cat's fur detail crisp.
• Recolor the single pink flower bloom into a deep velvety crimson while keeping the soft green background and the natural dewy texture of the petals.
• Transform the lush green summer forest around the winding river into a golden autumn scene with amber and orange foliage, keeping the river's flow and reflections realistic.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nano Banana Edit?

It is Google's image generation and editing model that edits your source photos from a plain-text prompt. You can recolor, relight, swap backgrounds, add or remove elements, and restyle images while keeping the main subject recognizable.

How much does Nano Banana Edit cost on Runflow?

Runflow uses simple fixed per-call pricing of about $0.15 per run, which is roughly 6 to 7 edits per $1. There is no subscription and you only pay for the runs you make.

How long does Nano Banana Edit take to run?

Most single-image edits return in a few seconds. Larger batches or higher aspect ratios may take slightly longer, and multi-region routing helps keep response times consistent.

Can I use Nano Banana Edit commercially?

Yes. The model is licensed for commercial use, so you can use the outputs in products, marketing, and client work. Always confirm you hold the rights to any source images you upload.

Do I need to manage GPUs or infrastructure?

No. Runflow handles all hosting and scaling with multi-region failover, so no AI team or GPU setup is required. You send a request and get an image back.

How do I get started with Nano Banana Edit on Runflow?

Create a Runflow account, grab your API key, then send a request with a prompt and one or more image URLs. You can also test edits directly in the dashboard before wiring it into your app.

Related models

• FLUX.1 Kontext [pro], FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] takes text and a reference image as input, enabling targeted local edits as well as complex transformations of entire scenes.
• FLUX.1 [dev] Edit, Image-to-image edits with FLUX.1 [dev]. Pass a source image plus a prompt and a transformation strength to redirect the composition while preserving subject identity.
• Multi Angles, Re-render the same subject from a different camera angle. Pick a horizontal view, a vertical angle, and a shot distance: the model rotates the camera around the subject and re-renders the scene from that pose.
• FLUX.2 [klein] 4B Edit, Fast image-edit endpoint backed by FLUX.2 [klein] 4B. Pass a base64 source image with the prompt for low-latency edits.

Discoverable surfaces

• Dispatch endpoint: POST https://api.runflow.io/v1/models/nano-banana-edit-lt2/runs
• Per-model spec (markdown): https://app.runflow.io/models/nano-banana-edit-lt2/llms.txt
• Docs page: https://docs.runflow.io/models/nano-banana-edit-lt2
• Public OpenAPI spec: https://docs.runflow.io/api/openapi.public.json
• Agent skill (start here): https://www.runflow.io/.well-known/agent-skills/runflow/SKILL.md