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AI Image Editor

Edit photos with the Nano Banana 2.1 AI image editor. Upload a reference and describe background, lighting, or styling changes, then review and refine the result.

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Creative guidance

AI Image Editor: examples and practical tips

Edit photos with written instructions

AI-generated fictional portrait showing soft window light and a warm neutral background
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Brief

Portrait lighting

The AI image editor pairs an uploaded photo with written editing instructions. Use it to explore portrait lighting, room styling, or a new product backdrop. Ask for one main change and name the details to retain. Generative edits can affect other areas of the image; exact masking and layered retouching need a dedicated editor.

  • A focused lighting request is easier to inspect than many simultaneous edits.
  • Example prompt: “Use the uploaded portrait. Keep the person and outfit recognizable. Replace the lighting with soft window light from the left and a warm neutral background. Avoid changing facial features.”

Required input

Start from a source image

Upload a supported image, then state which details should stay recognizable and what should change. Explicit preserved elements help define the edit boundaries, though changes remain possible.

  • Example prompt: “Use the uploaded room photo. Keep the camera viewpoint and room layout. Replace the sofa with a muted olive fabric sofa and add a cream rug; preserve the windows and walls.”
  • Use an image you have permission to upload; generated changes are not pixel-preserving.

Settings

Choose a practical output format

Select a model and choose the available output settings for the intended placement. Use a portrait crop for a cover or a wide crop for a banner.

  • For exact retouching, vector text, or pixel-perfect compositing, finish the result in a dedicated editor.
  • Review the available settings and credit estimate before submitting.

Review

Review the generated image

Check both the requested change and surrounding areas. Use a dedicated editor for exact masking or layered retouching. Compare the result with your brief or source before using it.

  • The current editor has no brush masks, layers, or precise region-selection controls.
  • Change one part of the brief at a time so each new draft is easier to evaluate.

From brief to reviewed image

How to use AI Image Editor

This workflow requires an image. Upload an image you can edit, with a clear view of the area or subject you want to change. Check the accepted file and model limits before submitting.

  1. 01

    Upload your source image

    Upload an image you can edit, with a clear view of the area or subject you want to change.

  2. 02

    Set the visual direction

    Request one main edit and state what should remain recognizable, such as the pose, product shape, or room layout. Use the example prompt above as a starting point, not a required template.

  3. 03

    Choose output and generate

    Choose an image model and compatible output settings. Review the credit estimate and generate a revised image. Check the current model, output choices, and credit estimate before submitting.

  4. 04

    Review and refine

    Check both the requested change and surrounding areas. Use a dedicated editor for exact masking or layered retouching.

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Nano Banana 2.1 Pricing & Credit Packs

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Basic

Great for getting started

$19$9.50/month
$228$114 billed yearly7,200 credits/year

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Includes

  • AI Image Generation & Editing
  • GPT Image 2 & Nano Banana 2
  • Watermark-free downloads
  • All style templates included
  • Priority generation queue
  • Basic customer support
  • Early roll-out of new features
  • Commercial Use License
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Pro

Best for regular creation

$39$19.50/month
$468$234 billed yearly18,000 credits/year

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Includes

  • AI Image Generation & Editing
  • GPT Image 2 & Nano Banana 2
  • Watermark-free downloads
  • All style templates included
  • Priority generation queue
  • Priority customer support
  • Early roll-out of new features
  • Commercial Use License
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Max

Built for high-volume production

$99$49.50/month
$1,188$594 billed yearly48,000 credits/year

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Includes

  • AI Image Generation & Editing
  • GPT Image 2 & Nano Banana 2
  • Watermark-free downloads
  • All style templates included
  • Highest priority generation
  • Priority customer support
  • Early roll-out of new features
  • Commercial Use License

Common questions

AI Image Editor FAQ

Try AI Image Editor in Nano Banana 2.1

A focused lighting request is easier to inspect than many simultaneous edits. Start with a focused brief and review the generated image against your intended use.

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