Nano Banana 2 Lite API

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Image generation by google

Fast Gemini image generation and editing with prompt and reference-image guidance.

Call Nano Banana 2 Lite from Node.js, Python, or any HTTP client. No GPU provisioning, no cold starts, no Docker images — just an API key and a prompt.

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Free credits included. Powering 1M+ generations daily.

Nano Banana 2 Lite sample output

Start in 60 seconds

Install the official SDK for Node.js or Python, drop in your API key, and generate your first image.

npm install getimg-ai
import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";

const client = new GetimgAI();

const result = await client.images.generate({
    model: "gemini-3-1-flash-lite-image",
    prompt: "Woman running across surreal green hill, bouquet of red tulips hiding her face, deep blue sky, motion blur, cinematic fashion editorial",
    aspect_ratio: "1:1",
    resolution: "1K",
    output_format: "jpeg"
  });
console.log(result.data[0].url);

How Nano Banana 2 Lite API works

Send a prompt, get an image URL back — one synchronous call.

1

Get your API key

Create a key in the Developer Dashboard. Free credits included.

2

Send a request

POST to /v2/images/generations with your prompt and output format.

3

Get your image

The response includes the image URL plus a usage object with the exact cost.

What you can build with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Every example uses the same authentication and works with the official getimg-ai and getimg SDKs, or plain HTTP.

Text to image

Generate an image using just a text prompt.

import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";

const client = new GetimgAI();

const result = await client.images.generate({
    model: "gemini-3-1-flash-lite-image",
    prompt: "Woman running across surreal green hill, bouquet of red tulips hiding her face, deep blue sky, motion blur, cinematic fashion editorial",
    aspect_ratio: "1:1",
    resolution: "1K",
    output_format: "jpeg"
  });
console.log(result.data[0].url);

Image editing

Edit or restyle an existing image with an instruction-based prompt.

import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";

const client = new GetimgAI();

const result = await client.images.generate({
    model: "gemini-3-1-flash-lite-image",
    prompt: "Restyle the subject in warm cinematic studio lighting.",
    aspect_ratio: "1:1",
    resolution: "1K",
    output_format: "jpeg",
    images: [
      {
        url: "https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/source.png"
      }
    ]
  });
console.log(result.data[0].url);

Multi-reference generation

Combine up to 3 reference images for character consistency, style, or composition guidance.

import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";

const client = new GetimgAI();

const result = await client.images.generate({
    model: "gemini-3-1-flash-lite-image",
    prompt: "A product hero shot blending the style of the reference images.",
    aspect_ratio: "1:1",
    resolution: "1K",
    output_format: "jpeg",
    images: [
      {
        url: "https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/reference-1.png"
      },
      {
        url: "https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/reference-2.png"
      }
    ]
  });
console.log(result.data[0].url);

Nano Banana 2 Lite pricing

Pay per image. No subscriptions, no minimums, no idle GPU costs.

Nano Banana 2 Lite

$0.035 /image

/v2/images/generations

Fast Gemini image generation and editing with prompt and reference-image guidance.

ResolutionPriceImages for $10
1K$0.035 /image285

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Nano Banana 2 Lite API — frequently asked questions

How do I use the Nano Banana 2 Lite API?

Install the official Node.js (npm install getimg-ai) or Python (pip install getimg) SDK, or call the endpoint directly over HTTP from any client.

Make a POST request to /v2/images/generations with your API key and a JSON body containing the model ID (gemini-3-1-flash-lite-image) and a prompt. The response includes the generated image URL.

See the API documentation for the full parameter reference.

Which SDK should I use?

Use getimg-ai for Node.js and TypeScript projects, and getimg for Python. Both wrap the same REST API with typed inputs, retries, and built-in polling for video generations.

For other languages — Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP — call the HTTP endpoints directly. Every example on this page includes a cURL snippet you can port to any HTTP client.

What resolutions does Nano Banana 2 Lite support?

Nano Banana 2 Lite supports the following resolutions: 1K across 10 aspect ratios (1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9).

How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost?

Nano Banana 2 Lite uses pay-per-image pricing with no subscriptions or minimum commitments. Rates vary by resolution. See the pricing table above for exact rates per image.

Does Nano Banana 2 Lite support reference images?

Yes. Nano Banana 2 Lite accepts up to 3 reference images. Reference images guide the generation toward a specific style, composition, or subject. See the example above.

Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Grab an API key, install the SDK, ship image generation today.

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