Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Automatic Model Replacement
For Gemini app users, there is no need to manually change settings as Nano Banana 2 has automatically replaced the older model for all image generation functions.
Benefits of Google Search Integration
You can conduct in-depth research using Google Search first, then ask the AI to summarize that information into a visual format using Nano Banana 2 within the same workflow.
Prompts
Image/Infographic Generation Prompt
Target:
Google Search AI Mode
Generate an infographic or any other image from this topic.
Step by Step
Using Nano Banana 2 in the Gemini App
- Open the Gemini app on your mobile device or web browser.
- Type a command or prompt to generate an image in the chat box.
- Click the 'Send' button or press Enter.
- The Nano Banana 2 model will be used automatically to generate the image (replacing the older Nano Banana Pro model).
Generating Visuals via Google Search AI Mode
- Perform a Google search for the specific topic you want.
- Ensure you are in AI mode (Search Generative Experience).
- Enter additional instructions like 'Generate an infographic from this topic' to convert the search results into a visual.
- Wait for the system to use Nano Banana 2 to process the information and display the generated image directly on the search page.
Access Nano Banana 2 via Google AI Studio
- Visit the website aistudio.google.com.
- Click on the 'Image Generation' option in the navigation panel.
- Select 'Nano Banana 2' from the available model options menu.
- Ensure you have linked a 'Paid API Key' to your account to enable access to this model.
- Enter the details or image description you want to generate and click the 'Generate' button.
