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Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator

Google’s current Nano Banana. Up to 14 reference images, 1K to 4K, and ratios from 1:8 to 8:1.

Nano Banana 2.1 key features

Rows 3–5 are single Nano Banana 2.1 generations made in Renoise at 2K. Rows 1–2 are stills from the Renoise launch film for the model.

Native 4K output, with 1K for drafts

Pick 1K, 2K or 4K per image. Draft at 1K for 9 credits, then render the keeper at 4K for print, banners or a crop you can zoom into. Fabric, hair and the lettering carved into the apple stay sharp at full size.

Overhead shot of a model in a pink fur hat and heart-print crochet top holding a red apple with carved lettering

The same face across scenes, from up to 14 references

Add up to 14 reference images per prompt. Google says 2.1 keeps up to 4 characters and 10 objects consistent, so the same model and the same carved apple can move from a studio to a mirrored hall to a rooftop.

Platinum-haired model in a black puffer jacket crouching in a mirrored glass corridor with a carved red apple

Text in three languages on one poster

Put the exact words in quotes. This menu asked for English, Japanese and Spanish columns with prices, and every heading, item and price came out as written on the first run. Google lists text rendering as a main gain over Nano Banana 2.

Printed cafe menu on a wooden wall with English, Japanese and Spanish columns and matching prices

Infographics in a tall 1:4 frame

Google reports a large jump in infographic accuracy. One prompt gave this six-step farm-to-cup chart in 1:4, with numbered steps, drawings and all six lines of text, including 1,800 m and 92°C, spelled as asked.

Tall coffee infographic titled From Farm to Cup with six numbered illustrated steps from mountain farm to pour-over

Extreme ratios: 1:8 to 8:1 panoramas

Nano Banana 2.1 offers 14 ratios, including 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1. Google says it fixed the tiling Nano Banana 2 could show on very wide frames. This 8:1 harbour skyline is one continuous scene with no repeated buildings.

Ultra-wide panorama of a harbour city at blue hour with old rooftops, glass towers, a bridge and misty mountains
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What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google DeepMind’s image generation and editing model, released on October 6, 2026. It is built on Gemini 3.6 Flash, replaces Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), and Google calls it the more efficient counterpart to Nano Banana Pro. In the Gemini API it is `gemini-nano-banana-2.1`.

In Renoise it has been available since October 13, 2026, in the Canvas, the API and the Agent plugin, on one subscription with 30+ other image and video models.

Need the same face across many shots or a print-ready layout? Try Nano Banana Pro. Need the cheapest 4K? Nano Banana 2 is 18 credits.

Nano Banana 2.1 at a glance

Reference images
14
Per image; keep people to 4 or fewer
Max output
4K
1K · 2K · 4K
Widest ratio
8:1
14 ratios, from 1:8 to 8:1
Credits at 2K
13
9 at 1K, 25 at 4K

Specs and credits as available in Renoise, checked November 11, 2026.

Images made with Nano Banana 2.1

Posters from the Renoise launch film, and two same-prompt comparisons with GPT Image 2.5.

Street-style zine cover with large pink headline, cover lines and a sticker burst around a model in a pink fur hat

A zine cover with stacked type

Masthead, cover lines, a sticker burst and a barcode around one character, from the launch film.

Collage fashion poster with neon green ornaments, halftone dots and a Whole Different Look headline over a mirrored hall

A layered fashion poster

Ornament, halftone, script lettering and inset photos, keeping the model from the mirrored-hall shot.

Two versions of a model in a paisley headscarf biting a carved apple in a convenience store, side by side

Convenience-store editorial vs GPT Image 2.5

Same prompt. Nano Banana 2.1 (left) framed wider and kept the store in the shot.

Two versions of a freckled model in a studded gold cap holding a carved apple in an old gym, side by side

Gym fashion shoot vs GPT Image 2.5

Same prompt. Both spelled the carved apple; Nano Banana 2.1 (left) shows more of the gym.

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How to use Nano Banana 2.1 in Renoise

  1. Renoise image model menu with Nano Banana 2.1 highlighted between Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2
    Step 1

    Pick Nano Banana 2.1, a size and a ratio

    Open Images and choose Nano Banana 2.1 in the model menu. Start at 1K to test the idea, then switch to 2K or 4K. Pick any of 14 ratios, from 1:1 and 9:16 to 8:1 banners.

  2. Upload a reference image into the Renoise generation bar
    Step 2

    Add references and name each one

    Upload up to 14 images and say what each is for: “image 1 is the model, image 2 is the bag.” Keep people to 4 or fewer, and put any words that must appear in quotes.

  3. Choose an aspect ratio in the Renoise generation bar
    Step 3

    Generate, then refine with the result

    Reuse the result as the next reference and change one thing at a time. Users report that 2.1 likes to fill empty space, so say “leave the background plain” or “nothing else” when you want it clean.

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When was Nano Banana 2.1 released?

From Nano Banana 2 to Nano Banana 2.1 in Renoise.

  1. Nano Banana 2 launches

    Google releases Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) as the fast default image model in the Gemini app.

  2. Google releases Nano Banana 2.1

    Nano Banana 2.1 rolls out in the Gemini app, Search AI Mode, AI Studio and the Gemini API as `gemini-nano-banana-2.1`. Google marks Nano Banana 2 as deprecated in the API the same day.

  3. Nano Banana 2.1 in Renoise

    Nano Banana 2.1 joins the Renoise image picker between Nano Banana Pro and Nano Banana 2, with 1K to 4K, 14 ratios and 14 references, in the Canvas, API, CLI and MCP.

Sources: Google DeepMind model card, Gemini API docs, Renoise model list and integration records. Last updated

Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana Pro: which is better?

One storefront prompt, 2K 9:16, one run each in Renoise: Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2, left to right.

Three versions of the same corner coffee shop with a painted sign and chalkboard, side by side
All three models spelled the sign and chalkboard correctly. One run each, October 27, 2026.

  1. 2.1 ranks higher on public leaderboards

    On Artificial Analysis’s text-to-image arena (October 27, 2026), Nano Banana 2.1 scored 1176 against 1118 for Pro and 1140 for Nano Banana 2. Arena placed it 5th for text-to-image at launch.

  2. Pro still wins on likeness and polish

    Side-by-side tests found Pro better at keeping one face across scenes and at print-ready layouts, and more convincing on scale and realism. Some users also say 2.1 can ignore precise instructions.

  3. 2.1 costs less and takes more references

    In Renoise, 2.1 costs 9 / 13 / 25 credits at 1K / 2K / 4K versus 16 / 16 / 28 for Pro, and accepts 14 references in the web app versus 5.

  4. What changed from Nano Banana 2

    Google cites better text, infographics and multi-character consistency, and no tiling on wide 2K and 4K frames. Nano Banana 2 stays cheaper at 4K, 18 credits versus 25.

Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2 vs Pro vs GPT Image 2.5

Four image models in the Renoise picker, compared on the limits Renoise exposes. All four output 1K, 2K and 4K.

How Nano Banana 2.1 compares with Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst on ratios, references and credits in Renoise
In RenoiseNano Banana 2.1Nano Banana 2Nano Banana ProGPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Made byGoogleGoogleGoogleOpenAI
Aspect ratios14, incl. 1:8 and 8:114, incl. 1:8 and 8:110, up to 21:98, up to 21:9
Reference images (web app)14 (people ≤4)5516
Credits · one image at 2K13121623
Credits · one image at 4K25182828
Best forEveryday work, many references, wide framesThe cheapest 4KOne face across shots, print-ready layoutsLong, structured prompts

Renoise model list and credit estimates (checked 2026-11-11).

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How many creators use Renoise?

As of October 2026, 100,000+ creators in 170+ countries and regions use Renoise AI, an AI video, image and audio platform, to generate 300,000+ images and videos with 30+ models.

Creators
100K+
Registered accounts on Renoise since March 2026
Countries and regions
170+
Where creators signed in from in the last 90 days
Images and videos generated
300K+
Completed generations, March–October 2026
AI models
30+
Seedance, Kling, GPT Image, Midjourney and more in one subscription

Source: Renoise internal data, March–October 2026. Figures are rounded down and updated quarterly. Last updated

What creators say about Renoise

Real feedback from creators who use Renoise AI to make videos, images and ads.

Lộc Bùi Nguyễn Vinh
Renoise is pretty easy to use, with a clean and smooth interface. The results from Seedance 2.5 also feel noticeably smoother in action sequences.
Faith Joy Cloma
Renoise Ai is a good tool for making ai videos and photos. it puts several Ai models in one place, so you don't need to use many different apps.
柏木望由
あまりAIツールを使ったりしたことなかったですが、キャラクターの固定や動画を続いて作成できて使いやすいです。これからどんどん進んでいくアップデートが楽しみです。
Wani Ruvaid
Renoise has been a great platform for AI creativity. The tools are easy to use, the experience is smooth, and it makes creating content more enjoyable and efficient. I really appreciate the work the team is doing and look forward to seeing more improvements. Highly recommended!
sergio ramos
What I like about Renoise AI compared to other platforms: Fast generation speed: Slow generation takes up way too much time, but Renoise AI is surprisingly about 30% faster. Intuitive and user-friendly UI: Cheaply made platforms have terrible UIs that make me not even want to log in, but Renoise is very clean and convenient. Remembers my previous settings: It helpfully remembers my last workspace settings. Some odd platforms force you to re-adjust everything every single time you generate a video, which is extremely frustrating. Overall preference: For all these reasons, Renoise AI is definitely my preferred platform. Thank you!
Zeus
Renoise is your go to one stop all for ai creators. all view and use all models in one place, for any type of content you have your mind on!
Michał Reszka
I have a creat experience with the app. Consistent characters but also unique. THere were some issues with storyline continuity and non-typical humanoid characters.

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One Renoise plan unlocks Nano Banana 2.1 and every other image and video model, billed per image from your plan credits.

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$20

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≈ 150 GPT Image 2 Generations

≈ 60 Seedance 2.0 videos

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≈ 450 GPT Image 2 Generations

≈ 180 Seedance 2.0 videos

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Seedance 2.0 MiniNO UNLIMITED
Seedream 5.0 ProNO UNLIMITED
✓Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓Renoise Agent (Beta) — chat to create
✓Frontier Agent model
✓Unlimited LLM Chats
✓Commercial Use
✓Watermark-free exports

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For professional-scale production

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≈ 1,750 GPT Image 2 Generations

≈ 700 Seedance 2.0 videos

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MiniMax H37-DAY UNLIMITED
Seedance 2.0 Mini7-DAY UNLIMITED
Seedream 5.0 Pro7-DAY UNLIMITED
✓Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓Renoise Agent (Beta) — chat to create
✓Frontier Agent model
✓Unlimited LLM Chats
✓Commercial Use
✓Watermark-free exports

Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ

1.Is Nano Banana 2.1 out?

Yes. Google released Nano Banana 2.1 on October 6, 2026, in the Gemini app, Search AI Mode, AI Studio and the Gemini API. It has been live in Renoise since October 13, 2026, in the Canvas, the API, the CLI and MCP.

2.Who makes Nano Banana 2.1?

Google DeepMind. Nano Banana 2.1 is built on Gemini 3.6 Flash and follows Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro. Renoise does not train image models; it integrates Nano Banana 2.1. Images made on paid Renoise plans carry no visible watermark and can be used in commercial work.

3.What’s new in Nano Banana 2.1?

Compared with Nano Banana 2, Google lists better text rendering and infographics, stronger consistency for several characters across edits, and clean wide panoramas at 2K and 4K without tiling. It also adds thinking levels in Google’s API; Renoise uses Google’s default.

4.How many reference images can Nano Banana 2.1 use?

Up to 14 per image in Renoise, including the web app. Keep people or characters to 4 or fewer, and name each reference in the prompt. Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro accept 5 references in the Renoise web app.

5.Does Nano Banana 2.1 support 4K and 8:1?

Yes. Nano Banana 2.1 outputs 1K, 2K or 4K in 14 aspect ratios: 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9, plus the extreme 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1 for banners and long infographics.

6.Can Nano Banana 2.1 edit with a mask?

Google’s API supports mask-based edits, but Renoise does not offer mask editing for Nano Banana 2.1 yet. Instead, upload the image as a reference and describe the one change you want, naming what must stay the same.

7.How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?

In Renoise, one Nano Banana 2.1 image costs 9 credits at 1K, 13 at 2K and 25 at 4K. Nano Banana Pro costs 16, 16 and 28, and Nano Banana 2 costs 8, 12 and 18. Credits come from your Renoise plan; see pricing for plans.

8.Is Nano Banana 2.1 free?

Not in Renoise: each image is billed from the credits in your subscription, and 2.1 is not part of any free channel or Unlimited campaign. In Google’s Gemini app, 2.1 is for paid Google AI plans, while free users get Nano Banana 2.

9.Is there a Nano Banana 2.1 API?

Yes. Google’s Gemini API calls it `gemini-nano-banana-2.1`. Through Renoise, use the model name `nano-banana-2.1` with the same API key, CLI and MCP you use for every other image and video model, and the same credits.

10.Nano Banana 2.1 vs GPT Image 2.5: which should I use?

Choose Nano Banana 2.1 for many references, extreme ratios and a lower price at 2K. Choose GPT Image 2.5 for long, structured prompts and up to 16 references. Both are in the same Renoise picker; see GPT Image 2.5.

11.Which Nano Banana model should I use?

Start with Nano Banana 2.1 for most work. Use Nano Banana Pro for the same face across shots or print-ready layouts, Nano Banana 2 for the cheapest 4K, and Nano Banana 2 Lite for 1K drafts at 4 credits.

Street-style zine cover with a large pink headline around a model in a pink fur hat

Nano Banana 2.1 is in the Canvas. 14 references, up to 4K.

Generate with Nano Banana 2.1 in Renoise, from 1:8 to 8:1, and switch to any other image or video model in the same Canvas.

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