Tech giant Google has announced the launch of Nano Banana 2, a significantly upgraded version of its image generation model designed to deliver faster performance, sharper visuals, and more realistic outputs.
Also referred to as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, the model is set to become the default image generator across the Gemini app and other Google platforms. The company stated that the launch signals “a new and vibrant era of generative creativity,” describing Nano Banana 2 as a state-of-the-art image generation and editing system that brings professional-grade capabilities at high speed.
Announcing the launch, Google wrote via a blogpost,
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“Today, we’re entering a new and vibrant era of generative creativity with Nano Banana 2. Nano Banana 2 is our state-of-the-art image generation and editing model. It delivers Pro-level image generation and editing at the speed you expect from Flash — making the quality, reasoning, and world knowledge you loved about Nano Banana Pro more accessible. To build a creative that stands out, you need models that naturally integrate into your workflows and scale with ease. Whether you’re building the next major consumer app or marketing campaign”.
Nano Banana 2 introduces several major enhancements. The model is powered by real-time information and visual data from web search, enabling more accurate and context-aware image creation for applications such as education, localized marketing, and travel services.
It also unlocks advanced creative features, including improved text rendering, translation support, and high-resolution upscaling up to 2K and 4K. All images produced with the model will include a SynthID watermark, ensuring clear identification of AI-generated content.
In addition, the system offers native support for multiple aspect ratios, including 16:9, 9:16, and 2:1, delivering richer textures, vibrant lighting, and production-ready visual outputs. Google emphasized enterprise-level transparency through the integration of SynthID watermarking with C2PA Content Credentials, allowing users to understand not only whether AI was used but also how it was applied in the creative process.
The model will soon be available on Vertex AI to help enterprise teams generate more accurate visuals. Google also confirmed expanded integration with Adobe Firefly, strengthening its collaboration with Adobe. According to Steve Newcomb, VP of Product, Adobe Firefly, the integration sets a new standard for image quality and creative control, enabling seamless production-ready workflows.
“With Nano Banana 2 in Adobe Firefly, we’re continuing to bring the industry’s leading AI models together in one creative studio alongside Adobe’s best-in-class tools. Nano Banana 2 in Firefly sets a new standard for image quality and precision, giving creators greater control to generate and refine production-ready work in a seamless workflow. We’re excited to expand our partnership with Google to power even more creative flexibility.” – Steve.
Nano Banana 2 is rolling out across AI Mode and Lens in Search, Flow, and preview access via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. The release builds on the rapid adoption of Nano Banana, which attracted 13 million first-time users to the Gemini app within four days of its debut and generated more than five billion images within weeks.
The upgrade further strengthens Google’s position in the global AI race, intensifying competition with industry rivals such as OpenAI. This competitive dynamic reflects a broader shift toward platform consolidation, where major technology players are racing to establish end-to-end AI ecosystems that span research, deployment, and commercial application.