Introducing Nano Banana 2 Lite — Fast AI Image Generation for Just 3 Credits
Nano Banana 2 Lite is now live. It brings the Nano Banana experience to the most affordable price point yet — 3 credits per image, with text-to-image and reference-image editing included.
Nano Banana Team
We just added a new model to the lineup: Nano Banana 2 Lite. It is the most affordable way to create with the Nano Banana family — every image costs a flat 3 credits, with no resolution tiers to think about.
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is a lightweight, budget-friendly image model built for everyday creation. It does the two things most people need, and does them cheaply:
- Text to image — describe what you want and get a polished result in seconds.
- Reference-image editing — upload up to 10 images to edit, restyle, or combine existing photos.
If you have used Nano Banana before, Lite will feel instantly familiar. It shares the same reliable pipeline and prompt behavior, just tuned for the lowest possible price so you can iterate more without watching your credit balance.
Why we added it
Not every image needs 4K output or a flagship model. A huge share of real work — drafts, thumbnails, social posts, quick concept art, mood boards — just needs a fast, dependable model at a low cost. Nano Banana 2 Lite fills exactly that gap:
- Lowest flat price in the lineup — 3 credits per image, always.
- No configuration overhead — no resolution picker, no guesswork.
- Same quality you expect from the Nano Banana pipeline for text-to-image and editing.
It sits right below Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro, which remain the right choice when you need selectable 1K / 2K / 4K output and maximum fidelity.
How to use it
- Open the image generator or the Nano Banana 2 Lite model page.
- Pick Nano Banana 2 Lite from the model dropdown.
- Write a prompt — or attach reference images to edit an existing photo.
- Choose an aspect ratio and generate. Each image costs 3 credits.
Need inspiration? Browse the prompt gallery for hundreds of ready-to-use prompts you can remix in one click.
Pricing at a glance
| Model | Price per image |
|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | 3 credits |
| Nano Banana | 5 credits |
| Nano Banana 2 | 5–12 credits (by resolution) |
| Nano Banana Pro | 8–14 credits (by resolution) |
Nano Banana 2 Lite is available right now for every account. Head to the studio and give it a try — and check the pricing page if you need more credits.
Happy creating!