Nano Banana Pro AI Image Generator

Nano Banana Pro is Google's higher-end image model and the most expensive on Pixmint. See what the extra credits buy, then try it yourself.

No sign-up needed: guests can make 5 images a day, with Seedream 5.0 Flash only. Outputs are up to 1024 px with a small "pixmint.ai" watermark, for personal non-commercial use. The other 6 models need a free account (50 credits on first sign-in plus 20 every day).

What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is the higher-end of the two Nano Banana models on Pixmint, built on Google's Gemini image models. At 36 credits per image it is the most expensive model here: twice Nano Banana 2 and three times Seedream 5.0 Pro. It generates from text, accepts up to four reference images and works in the AI image editor.

In our examples the extra price shows up as detail. The night scene has a steaming food stall, a long run of lanterns and signage; the fox illustration includes hedgehogs, a bird and a hollow in the tree; the mug has a visible glaze texture. It is the model to reach for when a prompt is complex and you want every part of it to show up.

Because it is pricey, it is a finishing tool rather than a drafting tool: explore on the free Seedream 5.0 Flash or on Nano Banana 2, then run the final prompt here.

Nano Banana Pro examples

These six images were generated with Nano Banana Pro on Pixmint. The exact prompt is printed under each one, and you can copy any of them into the tool above. Each prompt was run once, so treat the notes as impressions from a single sample, not as a benchmark.

Natural-light portrait of a woman by a cafe window, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Portrait · Nano Banana ProPrompt: Natural-light portrait of a woman in her 30s by a cafe window, soft afternoon light, realistic skin texture, 50mm photoA natural mid-shot of a woman holding a mug by a window; looks like a photograph.
White ceramic coffee mug product photo on a white background, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Product photo · Nano Banana ProPrompt: E-commerce product photo of a white ceramic coffee mug on a pure white background, soft shadow, studio lightingA white mug with visible glaze texture and a soft shadow.
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Poster text · Nano Banana ProPrompt: Minimal poster with the exact text "SUMMER SALE 50% OFF" in bold sans-serif on a sunny yellow backgroundA full-frame muted-yellow poster with large black condensed type and a thin white border.
Watercolor children's book illustration of a fox reading under a tree, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Illustration · Nano Banana ProPrompt: Children's book illustration of a fox reading under a tree, watercolor, warm colorsA detailed storybook scene with hedgehogs, a bird and a hollow in the tree trunk.
Rainy Tokyo alley at night with lanterns and a cat under an umbrella, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Night scene · Nano Banana ProPrompt: Tokyo alley at night in the rain with lanterns and a cat under an umbrella, cinematicThe busiest alley of all seven: steam from a food stall, rows of lanterns and many signs.
Isometric 3D clay-style home office icon in pastel colors, generated with Nano Banana Pro
3D icon · Nano Banana ProPrompt: Isometric 3D icon of a cozy home office, soft pastel colors, clay renderA clean pastel room with a character at the desk, a purple rug and a yellow armchair.

How these examples were made

ModelUpstream model ID calledAccess pathRequested size / quality
Nano Banana Progemini-3-pro-imageThird-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1K (1024 x 1024 requested)
  • Generated on 2026-10-22 on Pixmint with the prompt printed above each image. The same prompt text was used for every model.
  • One run per model per prompt, with no cherry-picking across runs.
  • The images on this site are downscaled JPEG copies of the generated files.
  • Limits: each image is a single sample, so it shows a tendency, not what the model does every time. GPT Image and Nano Banana requests go through a third-party relay and we cannot verify that it serves the unmodified official models. Speed and success rate were not measured, and these pages are not a benchmark.

How to use Nano Banana Pro on Pixmint

  1. Check the modelNano Banana Pro is preselected in the tool at the top of this page. You can switch to any other live model in the list.
  2. Write a prompt or add referencesDescribe the image, or add up to four reference images. Choose the aspect ratio (1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9 or 9:16) and one to four images.
  3. Generate and downloadPress Generate. The price (36 credits per image) is shown on the button first. Download your favorites, regenerate, or send a result to the AI image editor.

Nano Banana Pro strengths and best use cases

  • Fine detail and density. Small narrative touches like animals, steam and signage appear without being asked.
  • Clean, crisp 3D and illustration work. The isometric room is tidy and character-driven.
  • Photographic realism. Portraits and product shots look natural rather than stylized.
  • Complex prompts. When a prompt lists many elements, Pro tends to keep more of them.

Final renders of complex prompts

After drafting cheaply on another model.

Dense scenes

Markets, streets and interiors with lots going on.

Detailed illustrations

Storybook and editorial work.

Product close-ups

Where material and texture matter.

Portraits that must look photographic

Natural light and skin.

Things to know about Nano Banana Pro

  • 36 credits per image is the highest price on Pixmint; four images cost 144 credits.
  • Its muted, restrained look on the poster test was less eye-catching than the graphic styles of GPT Image or Seedream 4.0.
  • As always, one sample per prompt: your result will vary.

How Nano Banana Pro compares to other Pixmint models

Against Seedream 5.0 Pro at 12 credits, Nano Banana Pro is three times the price. Our side-by-side comparison shows both models on the same six prompts so you can decide whether the difference justifies it for your work.

Against Nano Banana 2 it adds detail for double the price. Against GPT Image 2.5 at 15 credits it is more photographic and more detailed, where GPT Image 2.5 is more graphic and more consistently well-framed.

The comparisons here are qualitative and based on the example images on this site. Image generation varies from run to run, so run your own prompt on two models before you commit. The models page lists every model with its price.

Nano Banana Pro pricing

Nano Banana Pro costs 36 credits ($0.36) per image. Four images in one go cost 144 credits ($1.44). Failed images are refunded automatically, so you only pay for images you receive.

One credit is worth about $0.01 at the planned list price. The signup bonus of 50 credits and the 20 daily credits are enough to try several of the paid models, and the photo tools cost 15 credits per run.

ModelMakerCredits per imageList price per image
Seedream 5.0 Flash (free tier)ByteDance5$0.05
Seedream 4.0ByteDance8$0.08
Seedream 5.0 ProByteDance12$0.12
GPT Image 2OpenAI15$0.15
GPT Image 2.5OpenAI15$0.15
Nano Banana 2Google18$0.18
Nano Banana Pro (this page)Google36$0.36

Planned paid plans (not available yet): 500 credits for $4.90, 1,100 credits for $9.90, 2,400 credits for $19.90, or a monthly plan of 1,200 credits for $9.90. Paid plans are planned but not available yet, so nothing can be bought today (see pricing). If the largest planned pack (2,400 credits) goes on sale, it would cover roughly 66 Nano Banana Pro images.

Guests (no account) get 5 free Seedream 5.0 Flash images and 3 photo-tool uses per day. Signed-in users get 50 credits on their first sign-in plus 20 credits every day. Free outputs are up to 1024 px with a small watermark and are for personal non-commercial use.

Nano Banana Pro FAQ

What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is the higher-end Nano Banana model from Google, and the most expensive on Pixmint, with the densest detail in our examples.

How do I use Nano Banana Pro?

Type a prompt in the tool at the top of this page, where Nano Banana Pro is already selected. Choose an aspect ratio and how many images you want, then press Generate. You will be asked to sign in (free) because only Seedream 5.0 Flash is open to guests.

Is Nano Banana Pro free on Pixmint?

Only Seedream 5.0 Flash is free for guests, so Nano Banana Pro needs a free Pixmint account. It costs 36 credits per image. New accounts get 50 credits on first sign-in plus 20 daily credits, which on the first day is enough for about 1 Nano Banana Pro image at no cost. Free images are up to 1024 px, carry a small watermark and are for personal non-commercial use.

Can I use Nano Banana Pro images commercially?

Not today. Images made with free credits carry a watermark. Commercial use is planned to come with paid plans, which are not available yet, so today free outputs are for personal, non-commercial use only. See our terms. You are responsible for making sure your prompt and any reference images do not infringe anyone else's rights.

Is Nano Banana Pro worth 36 credits?

It depends on the job. For dense, complex scenes and final renders the extra detail can be worth it; for quick drafts, use a cheaper model first and keep Pro for the finish.

Is Pixmint affiliated with Google?

No. Pixmint is an independent service that gives access to image models from Google and other providers. Model names belong to their owners.

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Generate with Nano Banana Pro

Edit the example prompt at the top of the page or write your own, then press Generate with Nano Banana Pro.

Go to the Nano Banana Pro tool