Nano Banana Pro Tutorial: Create & Edit Images

What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is Google’s advanced AI image generation model, powered by Gemini 3, which creates and edits images through text prompts. Available in the Gemini app, Nano Banana Pro offers professional-level creative controls, including lighting adjustments, camera perspective changes, composition refinement, and 4K output capabilities. Unlike simple prompt-based image generation, Nano Banana Pro allows images to be refined after generation. Lighting, camera angle, composition, and layout can be adjusted without restarting the creative process from scratch. Multiple images can also be blended, making it possible to create mockups, posters, and visual diagrams using AI-assisted composition.

At its core, Nano Banana Pro is designed for creators who want flexibility. Instead of producing a single final image, it supports iterative design, where outputs can be refined, regenerated, and resized based on the intended platform or use case.

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how Nano Banana Pro works within the Gemini app and how it can be used for practical creative workflows such as mockups, posters, and diagrams. By the end, the complete feature set and differences between Nano Banana Pro and the base Nano Banana experience will be clear. Now, let’s see how exactly we can access the Nano Banana Pro inside the Gemini interface.

How to access Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana Pro is accessed directly from the Gemini app interface. It is available to users with eligible Google AI plans, with the highest level of access typically granted to AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra subscribers.

To access Nano Banana Pro, open the Gemini app and start a new creative session. From the image creation options, select Nano Banana Pro rather than the default image mode. Once selected, the interface switches to a canvas-style layout where images, prompts, and controls are displayed together.

From this workspace, images can be uploaded, edited, blended, or generated using Gemini 3. The interface is designed to keep creative controls visible at all times, making it easy to iterate without leaving the session.

With access confirmed, the next step is understanding what Nano Banana Pro can actually do.

What creative capabilities does nano banana pro offer?

Nano Banana Pro supports several creative workflows that go beyond basic image generation.

Photo editing is one of the core capabilities. Existing images can be enhanced using lighting adjustments, camera perspective changes, and composition refinements. These controls allow subtle improvements or dramatic transformations without requiring external design software, like changing the color of the following red apple to a purple colored apple.

We were able to change the color of the apple from red to purple with a simple prompt:

Change the colour of this apple from red to purple. 

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And, not just that, while we are talking about the editing capabilities, why not test it right now? Let’s try changing the lighting in the above image with the following prompt:

Adjust the lighting in this image to make it appear as if it is lit by warm, golden evening sunlight, with soft shadows and a subtle sunset glow. 

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Here’s the result:

Image blending is another key feature. Multiple images can be combined into a single composition, allowing you to place products into mock environments, create posters, or merge visual elements into a unified layout. This is especially useful for mockups, branding tests, and concept designs. Here’s a simple example of how we ask Gemini to combine a banana with jeans and print bananas on them. Here’s the prompt that we used:

Merge the banana image with the jeans by creating a pattern of small banana prints on the fabric. The bananas should be scaled down and repeated naturally across the jeans. Present the final result as a clean product showcase, similar to a fashion mockup or display. 

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Here’s the result:

We know this looks funny, but hey, who knows? This might be the next fashion revolution.

Nano Banana Pro also supports diagram and layout generation. Using Gemini 3’s reasoning abilities, visual structures such as flow diagrams or conceptual illustrations can be created and refined directly in the canvas. Here’s a simple diagram that asks Gemini to show us how photosynthesis works in plants.

Together, these capabilities position Nano Banana Pro as a hybrid between generative AI and visual design tooling.

Nano Banana Pro walkthrough: Creating a simple mockup

To understand how Nano Banana Pro works in practice, this section walks through a simple mockup creation workflow.

The goal is to create a basic product mockup by combining two images and refining the output using Gemini 3.

Step 1: Upload images

Upload the primary product image and background or interface image into the Nano Banana Pro canvas. The images appear as separate elements that can be rearranged and referenced by Gemini. Here are the stock images we’ll be using:

Step 2: Prompt Gemini

Provide a clear prompt describing how the images should be combined. For example, the prompt can describe placing the product into a realistic environment or aligning it within a user interface layout. Clear prompts improve composition accuracy and reduce unnecessary regeneration. Here’s the prompt that we created:

Place the shoe at the center of the studio. Position it naturally as a professional product photoshoot, with soft studio lighting, realistic shadows beneath the shoe, and clean depth separation from the background. Keep the composition minimal and premium, similar to an e-commerce or brand showcase shoot. 

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Here’s the output:

Step 3: Adjust creative controls

Once the initial output is generated, adjust lighting, camera angle, and composition using the available controls. These adjustments help fine-tune realism and visual balance without changing the core concept. Here’s the prompt that we created to introduce some warm lighting into the image:

Apply soft, warm yellow studio lighting to the scene. Keep the light diffused and even, creating a cozy, natural tone without overpowering the product colors. 

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Here’s the result:

Step 4: Generate variations

Nano Banana Pro allows variations to be generated from the same base concept. This is useful for comparing different lighting styles, perspectives, or layouts before selecting a final version. Here’s the prompt that we’ve created to generate different variants of our product image:

Generate multiple variations of this image while keeping the same product and background. Vary the lighting style, camera angle, and framing slightly in each version, but maintain a clean, professional product showcase. 

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Here’s the result:

Step 5: Export the final design

When the mockup meets expectations, export it in the required dimensions. The resizing tools ensure that the same design can be reused across multiple platforms without distortion. And, here’s the prompt that we created to export our final image in 4k:

Export the final mockup with warm lighting we created before as a 4K image (3840×2160) suitable for professional use. Ensure crisp details, accurate colors, and no distortion. 

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With this example, we can now understand how Nano Banana Pro supports iterative creativity, where each pass improves quality, precision, and creative control.

Nano banana pro vs base nano banana

Nano Banana Pro and the base Nano Banana mode share the same underlying Gemini 3 intelligence, but they differ significantly in how creative control is exposed.

The base Nano Banana experience focuses on fast, prompt-driven image generation. It is optimized for producing quick visuals with minimal configuration, making it suitable for casual experimentation or rapid ideation.

Nano Banana Pro, on the other hand, emphasizes control and refinement. It introduces structured editing tools, image blending, variation management, and export flexibility. Instead of generating a final image immediately, it supports an iterative design process.

In short, base Nano Banana is designed for speed, while Nano Banana Pro is designed for precision and creative depth. The choice depends on whether the goal is to achieve quick inspiration or to produce a polished visual output.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to access Nano Banana Pro within the Gemini app, examined its core creative capabilities, walked through an end-to-end mockup workflow, and compared it with the base Nano Banana experience. Together, these elements show how Nano Banana Pro fits naturally into modern AI-assisted creative workflows.

If you’d like to go deeper into how generative image models work and how these systems are built and deployed, the following courses can help you build a strong foundation:

• Introduction to Generative AI

• Generative AI on AWS: Deploying and Managing GenAI Services

• Generative AI on AWS: Building GenAI Models with Amazon SageMaker

Frequently asked questions

1. How to create prompts for Nano Banana Pro?

Use clear, natural language and describe the subject, style, lighting, and edits you want. More specific prompts produce better results.

2. Is Nano Banana Pro free to use?

It includes limited free usage. Higher limits and advanced features require a paid Gemini plan.

3. What is the difference between Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro offers higher image quality, better text rendering, stronger editing controls, and higher resolution outputs.

4. How much does Nano Banana Pro cost per image?

Costs vary by plan, but images typically cost a few cents each, with higher pricing for 4K images.

5. What is better, Nano Banana Pro or Midjourney?

Nano Banana Pro is better for realistic, editable, and production-ready visuals, while Midjourney excels at artistic and stylized images.

6. Can I use Nano Banana Pro images for commercial purposes?

Yes, commercial use is allowed as long as you follow Google’s Gemini usage and licensing terms.