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# Image-to-Image with Nano Banana

> Create AI images using reference photos with the Nano Banana model. Learn how to control influence strength for consistent style and composition transformations.

## 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.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Image Generator by Clicking on New Image">
    Go to the Image Generator tool by clicking on **New Image**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/std7Nm_yX-zyixs4/images/navigate-to-new-image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=std7Nm_yX-zyixs4&q=85&s=a1d750073035f8d536892447a0130300" alt="Navigate to New Image" width="2000" height="1000" data-path="images/navigate-to-new-image.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Nano Banana Model">
    Choose "Nano Banana" from the model selector.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/RKvW9rME47MixiX_/images/select-image-model.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RKvW9rME47MixiX_&q=85&s=6ec47552ebcce3780d56115ec889cd4b" alt="Select Model" width="1728" height="820" data-path="images/select-image-model.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Settings for Image">
    Choose **Image to Image** mode and set your preferred resolution.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/TcDy12qnwPn1eooq/images/i2i-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TcDy12qnwPn1eooq&q=85&s=32cc125424f448beb2de5f53ee80889b" alt="Configure Settings" width="1572" height="394" data-path="images/i2i-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Reference Image">
    Upload the image you want to use as a base.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/TcDy12qnwPn1eooq/images/i2i-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TcDy12qnwPn1eooq&q=85&s=b9445939892f8db60e995db9e753f3f3" alt="Upload Reference Image" width="1568" height="396" data-path="images/i2i-5.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Type Detailed Prompt">
    Enter a description of how you want the AI to modify your reference image.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/TcDy12qnwPn1eooq/images/i2i-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TcDy12qnwPn1eooq&q=85&s=2064067d2d41fb075ce002fd69a0375d" alt="Type Detailed Prompt" width="1564" height="374" data-path="images/i2i-6.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Click on **Generate** and wait a few seconds for your transformed image to be created.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/TcDy12qnwPn1eooq/images/i2i-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TcDy12qnwPn1eooq&q=85&s=e10834b371176002934adec9022ed9b1" alt="Generate" width="1552" height="374" data-path="images/i2i-7.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download">
    Save your generated image.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Reference Image Requirements

### Technical Specs

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

### Content Guidelines

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

## Influence Strength

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Low (0.2-0.4)">
    **Loose Guidance**

    * General style inspiration
    * Color palette reference
    * Mood and atmosphere
    * High creative freedom

    **Best For:**

    * Style inspiration only
    * Color scheme guidance
    * Atmospheric reference
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Medium (0.5-0.7)">
    **Balanced**

    * Maintains key elements
    * Follows composition
    * Preserves style
    * Some creative freedom

    **Best For:**

    * Style transfer
    * Composition guidance
    * Balanced results
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="High (0.8-1.0)">
    **Strong Adherence**

    * Very close to reference
    * Minimal deviation
    * Strict composition
    * Limited variation

    **Best For:**

    * Image transformation
    * Precise style matching
    * Minimal changes
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Use Cases

### Style Transfer

Transform images to different artistic styles:

```text theme={null}
Reference: Photo of a landscape
Prompt: Transform into watercolor painting style, 
soft colors, artistic brushstrokes, painterly effect
Strength: 0.6
```

### Image Enhancement

Improve or modify existing images:

```text theme={null}
Reference: Product photo
Prompt: Professional studio lighting, enhanced colors, 
sharp details, clean background, high quality
Strength: 0.7
```

### Composition Guidance

Use reference for layout and composition:

```text theme={null}
Reference: Example composition
Prompt: Same composition but with [different subject], 
maintain layout and style, professional quality
Strength: 0.5
```

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Reference Selection">
    * Use high-quality reference images
    * Match aspect ratio to desired output
    * Choose clear, well-composed references
    * Ensure reference matches your goal
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Prompt Writing">
    * Describe desired changes clearly
    * Mention what to preserve from reference
    * Include style keywords
    * Be specific about modifications
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Strength Adjustment">
    * Start with medium strength (0.6)
    * Increase for closer matching
    * Decrease for more creativity
    * Test different values
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Example Workflows

### 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

### 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

### 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

## Tips for Nano Banana

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Fast Iterations" icon="bolt">
    Use Nano Banana's speed to test multiple strengths quickly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web-Optimized" icon="globe">
    Perfect for generating web graphics from references
  </Card>

  <Card title="Batch Processing" icon="layer-group">
    Process multiple references efficiently
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cost-Effective" icon="dollar-sign">
    Affordable for high-volume reference-based generation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common Scenarios

### Social Media Consistency

```text theme={null}
Reference: Brand style example
Prompt: Create new post in same style, [new content]
Strength: 0.7
Use: Maintain brand visual consistency
```

### Product Mockups

```text theme={null}
Reference: Product in one setting
Prompt: Same product in [different setting/angle]
Strength: 0.8
Use: Generate product variations
```

### Art Style Matching

```text theme={null}
Reference: Artwork example
Prompt: Create [new subject] in this art style
Strength: 0.6
Use: Consistent artistic style
```

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Too similar to reference">
    * Decrease influence strength
    * Make prompt more descriptive
    * Add more creative elements
    * Try lower strength (0.3-0.4)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Not similar enough">
    * Increase influence strength
    * Simplify prompt
    * Use clearer reference image
    * Try higher strength (0.7-0.9)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unexpected results">
    * Check reference image quality
    * Adjust strength to medium (0.5-0.6)
    * Clarify prompt
    * Try different reference
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Nano Banana's fast generation makes it ideal for quickly testing different reference strengths to find the perfect balance!
</Tip>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Text Prompts" icon="text" href="/ai-models/image/nano-banana/text-prompt">
    Generate without reference images
  </Card>

  <Card title="Model Overview" icon="info" href="/ai-models/image/nano-banana/overview">
    Learn more about Nano Banana
  </Card>

  <Card title="Image Generator Tool" icon="image" href="/features/image-generator">
    Back to the main Image Generator guide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>