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Quick Start

The AI analyzes your input image and applies transformations based on your text prompt while maintaining the overall composition and structure of the original image.
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Navigate to Image Generator by Clicking on New Image

Go to the Image Generator tool by clicking on New Image.
Navigate to New Image
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Select Nano Banana Model

Choose “Nano Banana” from the model selector.
Select Model
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Configure Settings for Image

Choose Image to Image mode and set your preferred resolution.
Configure Settings
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Upload Reference Image

Upload the image you want to use as a base.
Upload Reference Image
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Type Detailed Prompt

Enter a description of how you want the AI to modify your reference image.
Type Detailed Prompt
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Generate

Click on Generate and wait a few seconds for your transformed image to be created.
Generate
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Download

Save your generated image.

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Reference Image Requirements

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Technical Specs

  • Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
  • Max Size: 10MB
  • Recommended Resolution: 1024x1024 or higher
  • Aspect Ratio: Any (will be adjusted to match output)

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Content Guidelines

  • Clear, high-quality images work best
  • Good lighting and focus
  • Relevant to desired output
  • Simple compositions are easier to work with

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Influence Strength

Loose Guidance
  • General style inspiration
  • Color palette reference
  • Mood and atmosphere
  • High creative freedom
Best For:
  • Style inspiration only
  • Color scheme guidance
  • Atmospheric reference

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Use Cases

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Style Transfer

Transform images to different artistic styles: 
Reference: Photo of a landscape
Prompt: Transform into watercolor painting style, 
soft colors, artistic brushstrokes, painterly effect
Strength: 0.6

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Image Enhancement

Improve or modify existing images: 
Reference: Product photo
Prompt: Professional studio lighting, enhanced colors, 
sharp details, clean background, high quality
Strength: 0.7

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Composition Guidance

Use reference for layout and composition: 
Reference: Example composition
Prompt: Same composition but with [different subject], 
maintain layout and style, professional quality
Strength: 0.5

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Best Practices

  • Use high-quality reference images
  • Match aspect ratio to desired output
  • Choose clear, well-composed references
  • Ensure reference matches your goal
  • Describe desired changes clearly
  • Mention what to preserve from reference
  • Include style keywords
  • Be specific about modifications
  • Start with medium strength (0.6)
  • Increase for closer matching
  • Decrease for more creativity
  • Test different values

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Example Workflows

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Workflow 1: Style Transfer

  1. Upload photo as reference
  2. Set strength to 0.6
  3. Prompt: “Transform to [art style]”
  4. Generate and review
  5. Adjust strength if needed

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Workflow 2: Product Variation

  1. Upload product image
  2. Set strength to 0.7
  3. Prompt: “Same product, different color/angle”
  4. Generate variations quickly
  5. Compare results

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Workflow 3: Composition Template

  1. Upload composition reference
  2. Set strength to 0.5
  3. Prompt: “Same layout, different subject”
  4. Generate new content
  5. Maintain consistent style

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Tips for Nano Banana

Fast Iterations

Use Nano Banana’s speed to test multiple strengths quickly

Web-Optimized

Perfect for generating web graphics from references

Batch Processing

Process multiple references efficiently

Cost-Effective

Affordable for high-volume reference-based generation

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Common Scenarios

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Social Media Consistency

Reference: Brand style example
Prompt: Create new post in same style, [new content]
Strength: 0.7
Use: Maintain brand visual consistency

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Product Mockups

Reference: Product in one setting
Prompt: Same product in [different setting/angle]
Strength: 0.8
Use: Generate product variations

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Art Style Matching

Reference: Artwork example
Prompt: Create [new subject] in this art style
Strength: 0.6
Use: Consistent artistic style

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Troubleshooting

  • Decrease influence strength
  • Make prompt more descriptive
  • Add more creative elements
  • Try lower strength (0.3-0.4)
  • Increase influence strength
  • Simplify prompt
  • Use clearer reference image
  • Try higher strength (0.7-0.9)
  • Check reference image quality
  • Adjust strength to medium (0.5-0.6)
  • Clarify prompt
  • Try different reference
Nano Banana’s fast generation makes it ideal for quickly testing different reference strengths to find the perfect balance!

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Next Steps

Text Prompts

Generate without reference images

Model Overview

Learn more about Nano Banana

Image Generator Tool

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