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Nano Banana 2 - Prompt Examples by Category (Updated 2026)

Ready-to-use prompts organized by use case. Customize bracketed elements for your needs. Works with Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) as the default model.

Product Photography

Professional product photograph of [PRODUCT] on a minimalist white marble surface.
Soft studio lighting from top-left creating subtle shadows.
Clean composition with negative space on right side for text placement.
Shot with macro lens, f/4, sharp focus on product details.
High-end advertising style, 4K resolution.
[PRODUCT] floating on dark water with [FLOWER TYPE] in [COLORS] arranged around it.
Golden hour glow creates reflections and ripples across the water.
Ethereal and luxurious mood, high-end commercial photography.
Eye-level camera angle, shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background.

Portraits & Headshots

Professional half-length corporate portrait in studio setting.
Person in [COLOR] suit against pure white backdrop.
Minimal shadows, clean and polished look.
Natural skin tones, sharp focus on eyes.
LinkedIn-quality headshot, professional lighting, 2K resolution.
Keep this person's face, features, and likeness identical.
Restyle into [ERA/STYLE] aesthetic with [CLOTHING DESCRIPTION].
[BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION]. Preserve facial features exactly.
Professional portrait photography, natural lighting.

YouTube Thumbnails

Tech Review

YouTube thumbnail for [PRODUCT] review:

SUBJECT: Person with excited/surprised expression, eyes wide, slight smile
positioned on left 2/3 of frame, looking at camera with engaging eye contact

PRODUCT: [PRODUCT NAME] prominently displayed on right side
with subtle glow/rim light effect, ~30% of total frame

TEXT: "[HEADLINE - 3 WORDS MAX]" in bold sans-serif, 72-96pt
white text with black outline (2px) or dark shadow, top center

BACKGROUND: Blurred tech-themed, high contrast with subject

TECHNICAL: 1280x720px, 16:9, high saturation and contrast

Before/After Split

Split-screen before/after YouTube thumbnail:

LAYOUT: Vertical split 50/50, clear dividing line
- Left: "BEFORE" label, desaturated/darker, problem visible
- Right: "AFTER" label, vibrant/bright, solution shown

TEXT: Main headline spanning both sides at top or bottom
Transformation arrow or VS symbol in center divider

VISUAL CUES: Checkmark on "after", X on "before" side

TECHNICAL: 1280x720px, perfect symmetry, mobile-optimized

Tutorial/How-To

Tutorial thumbnail for "[TOPIC]":

SUBJECT: Person demonstrating/pointing at [OBJECT/SCREEN]
Expression: Helpful, confident, approachable

VISUAL: Step numbers or process indicators visible
Key elements highlighted with arrows or circles

TEXT: "[HOW TO / X STEPS]" bold text, high contrast
Numbers prominently displayed if list-based

BACKGROUND: Clean, relevant to topic, not distracting

TECHNICAL: 1280x720px, readable at small sizes

Infographics

Timeline

Clean horizontal timeline infographic: '[TITLE]'
Showing [NUMBER] key milestones from [START] to [END].
Circular markers for each date, thin grey dividers between events.
Include minimal icons, short text blocks (max 2 lines each).
Gradient accents in [COLOR]. Bold header at top.
White background, symmetrical layout, even spacing.
Format: 16:9, 1920x1080px.

Comparison

Two-column comparison infographic: '[OPTION A] vs [OPTION B]'
Left side: [COLOR A] theme - show 4 key points with icons
Right side: [COLOR B] theme - show 4 key points with icons
Include summary comparison at bottom
Clean table grid, high contrast, avoid gradients
Format: 1080x1080px (square)

Statistical/KPI

Data visualization infographic: '[TITLE]'
Top section: [NUMBER] big-number KPI cards with key metrics
Middle: Bar chart showing [COMPARISON DATA]
Bottom: Donut chart for [BREAKDOWN DATA]
Professional business style, corporate palette (#[HEX1], #[HEX2])
Clean typography, generous padding, all numbers sharp
Format: 1920x1080px

Process/Steps

Process infographic: '[NUMBER] Steps to [GOAL]'
Numbered steps in circular flow with connecting arrows
Each step: icon + title + 2-line description
[COLOR] and white theme, crisp sans-serif typography
High clarity, professional style
Format: vertical 1080x1920px or horizontal 1920x1080px

Photo Editing

Object Removal

Remove [OBJECT/PERSON] from the background of this photo.
Fill the space with logical textures that match the surrounding environment.
Preserve lighting consistency and natural shadows.
Seamless integration, no visible editing artifacts.

Style/Season Change

Transform this scene into [SEASON/TIME OF DAY].
Keep [SPECIFIC ELEMENTS] exactly the same.
Add [WEATHER EFFECTS] and change lighting to [DESCRIPTION].
Photorealistic result, natural color grading.

Colorization

Colorize this black and white [IMAGE TYPE].
Use [STYLE] color palette appropriate to the era/subject.
Ensure lighting effects are realistic and consistent.
Natural skin tones, accurate material colors.
High resolution, sharp details preserved.

Localization

Translate all [SOURCE LANGUAGE] text in this image to [TARGET LANGUAGE].
Keep everything else identical: design, colors, layout, imagery.
Ensure translated text is perfectly legible and properly formatted.
Match original font style as closely as possible.

Thumbnail Enhancement

Enhance this YouTube thumbnail for maximum click-through rate.

PRESERVE EXACTLY:
- Person's face, expression, pose unchanged
- Product shape and design identical
- All text elements, positions unchanged
- Overall composition and layout

ENHANCE:
- Make colors more vivid and punchy
- Increase overall contrast and visual pop
- Add subtle rim lighting around key subjects for separation
- Professional retouched quality while maintaining authentic feel

TECHNICAL: 1280x720px, 16:9, YouTube-optimized

Brand Asset Generation

Create [NUMBER] variations of this [PRODUCT/CONCEPT] as if from an award-winning [STYLE] editorial.
Use this reference as the brand style but add nuance and variety.
Maintain consistent: [BRAND ELEMENTS TO KEEP]
Vary: [ELEMENTS TO CHANGE]
Professional design touch, cohesive collection.
Generate images one at a time.

Storyboard/Sequential (Multi-Character, Nano Banana 2)

Single-character story arc:

Create a [NUMBER]-part visual story featuring [SUBJECT/CHARACTER].
The story should have emotional highs and lows, ending on [ENDING TYPE].
CHARACTER LOCK: [detailed character description - height, hair, clothing, distinguishing features].
Vary angles, distances, and expressions across images.
Each image in 16:9 landscape format.
Generate one image at a time, maintaining character consistency throughout.

Multi-character scene (up to 5 characters):

Scene featuring:
- CHARACTER A: [detailed description - age, hair color, clothing]
- CHARACTER B: [detailed description - age, hair color, clothing]
Keep both characters visually identical to Image 1 reference.
Scene: [what they are doing, setting, action].
[Composition: wide shot, eye-level, etc.]. [Lighting]. [Style].
Format: 16:9, 4K.

Keyframe for Veo video pipeline:

Create a keyframe for an animated scene.
SUBJECT: [Character description, same as previous keyframes].
ACTION: [what they're doing in this moment - be specific and still].
SETTING: [location description, same environment as keyframe series].
CAMERA: [e.g. "medium shot, slight low angle"].
LIGHTING: Soft diffuse lighting, even exposure, no harsh shadows.
STYLE: [art direction to stay consistent across all keyframes].
PURPOSE: Veo animation keyframe - ensure clear subject-background separation,
clean edges on all moving elements.
Format: 16:9, 1920x1080px.

Diagrams & Educational

Educational diagram explaining [CONCEPT].
Clean [LIGHT/DARK] background, soft even lighting.
Simple visual flow with clear step-by-step progression.
Hand-drawn style arrows, annotated labels for key components.
Include [SPECIFIC ELEMENTS TO VISUALIZE].
Modern, easy to understand. Format 16:9.

Reference Image Compositions (Role Assignment)

Character + background blend:

Image 1 [IDENTITY]: This person's face and physical features are locked.
Image 2 [SETTING]: Use this environment as the background scene.
Image 3 [LIGHTING]: Match this exact lighting quality and direction.

Composite the subject from Image 1 into the setting from Image 2.
Apply the lighting from Image 3. Match perspective and shadow direction.
Subject's face, clothing, and expression: UNCHANGED from Image 1.
Photorealistic integration, no visible compositing artifacts.
4K, 3:2.

Brand consistency series:

Image 1 [BRAND STYLE REFERENCE]: This defines the aesthetic.

Create a [PRODUCT/SUBJECT] image in this exact brand style.
Match: color palette, lighting quality, background treatment, composition style.
Subject: [new product or subject description].
This is image [N] in a consistent brand series.
Format: [resolution], [aspect ratio].

In-Image Translation (New in 2026)

Full image localization:

Translate all visible text in this image from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE].
Preserve exactly: all visual design, colors, layout, imagery, proportions.
For each text element: match the original font weight (bold/regular), size, and color.
Do not rearrange any elements - only replace the text content.
Final image must be indistinguishable in design from the original, only language changes.

Selective text translation:

In this image, translate ONLY the [SPECIFIC TEXT ELEMENT, e.g. "headline at top"]
from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE].
Keep all other text in the original language.
Keep everything else unchanged: layout, colors, all other text, imagery.
Match font style as closely as possible.

Viral/Meme Formats

2000s Mirror Selfie

Create a 2000s mirror selfie aesthetic photo.
Flash photography look with slight overexposure.
Nostalgic grainy texture, warm color temperature.
Visible phone in mirror, Y2K era vibe.
Period-appropriate fashion and setting.

Magazine Cover

Glossy magazine cover with large bold text "[TITLE]".
Serif font, black on white, prominent placement.
Dynamic portrait of [SUBJECT] in [STYLE] fashion.
Issue number, date, barcode, and price in corner.
Magazine on white shelf against wall.