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Getting Started with Nano-Banana AI

Learn the basics of Nano-Banana AI model, how to access it, and start creating your first edits with simple prompts.

August 15, 2025
Nano-Banana Team
10 min read
Basics
Beginner

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Nano-Banana
  2. Accessing Nano-Banana on LMarena
  3. Understanding the Interface
  4. Creating Your First Edit
  5. Prompt Engineering Tips
  6. Next Steps

Introduction to Nano-Banana

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Nano-Banana is a cutting-edge AI image editing model that has quickly gained attention for its exceptional capabilities in precise text replacement, scene transformations, and style-matched editing. Unlike many other AI image models that often regenerate entire images when making edits, Nano-Banana excels at making targeted changes while preserving the original context and elements.

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the basics of accessing and using Nano-Banana, helping you create your first edits and understand the model's strengths and capabilities.

Note: As AI models evolve rapidly, the interface and capabilities described here may change over time. We'll strive to keep this tutorial updated, but always refer to the official documentation when in doubt.

Accessing Nano-Banana on LMarena

Currently, Nano-Banana is available through the LMarena platform. Here's how to access it:

  1. Create an account: Visit LMarena.ai and sign up for an account if you don't already have one.
  2. Navigate to the Image Models: Once logged in, look for the "Image Models" or "Image Editing" section in the main navigation.
  3. Select Nano-Banana: From the list of available models, find and select "nano-banana" (sometimes listed as "nano banana" without the hyphen).
  4. Check usage limits: Depending on your account type, there may be daily usage limits or credits required to use the model. Be sure to check these before starting your project.

Free vs. Paid Access

LMarena typically offers different tiers of access:

  • Free tier: Limited number of operations per day (usually 5-10 image edits)
  • Basic subscription: Increased daily limit and access to higher resolution outputs
  • Professional tier: Higher usage limits, priority processing, and access to additional features
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Understanding the Interface

Once you've accessed Nano-Banana, you'll see the main interface which typically consists of these key components:

Image Upload Area

This is where you'll upload your source image for editing. You can usually drag and drop files or use the file browser. Supported formats typically include JPG, PNG, and WebP.

Prompt Field

Here you'll enter text instructions for your desired edits. The way you phrase these prompts significantly impacts the results you'll get.

Settings Panel

This area contains various settings that control how the model processes your image, including options for output resolution, generation strength, and other parameters.

Results Display

After processing, this section will show your edited image result, often with options to download, regenerate, or make further adjustments.

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Creating Your First Edit

Let's walk through a simple text replacement exercise, which is one of Nano-Banana's strongest capabilities:

Step-by-Step: Text Replacement

  1. Upload an image that contains visible text, such as a sign, poster, or product packaging.
  2. In the prompt field, enter something like: Replace the text "ORIGINAL TEXT" with "NEW TEXT"

    Replace "ORIGINAL TEXT" with the exact text in your image, and "NEW TEXT" with what you'd like it to say.

  3. Adjust settings if needed - for text replacement, the default settings usually work well, but you might want to decrease the strength if you notice any unwanted changes to other parts of the image.
  4. Click the "Generate" button and wait for the result. This typically takes just a few seconds.
  5. Review the result to ensure the text has been replaced correctly while preserving the surrounding elements.
[Before: Original image with text]
[After: Image with replaced text]

Success Tip: For the best results with text replacement, make sure your input image is high resolution and the text is clearly visible. Nano-Banana performs best when it can clearly identify all characters.

Prompt Engineering Tips

The way you phrase your prompts has a significant impact on the results you get from Nano-Banana. Here are some tips for effective prompts:

Effective Prompting Techniques

  • 1
    Be specific and clear

    Instead of "change the background," use "change the background to a snowy mountain landscape with pine trees."

  • 2
    Use precise verbs

    Specify exactly what you want: "replace," "transform," "convert," or "change" have slightly different effects.

  • 3
    Include preservation instructions

    Explicitly state what should remain unchanged: "Replace the text while preserving the logo and background exactly."

  • 4
    Use quotation marks for exact text

    When replacing text, put the original and new text in quotes: 'Replace "Hello" with "Welcome"'

  • 5
    Mention style consistency

    Include "maintain the same artistic style" or "keep consistent with the original image" for better results.

Example: "Transform the sunny beach background to a snowy mountain scene while keeping the people in the foreground exactly as they are. Maintain the same lighting direction and intensity."

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