By Neil 
1) What is Nano-banana?
Nano-banana is Google’s image editing & generation model (officially “Gemini 2.5 Flash Image”). It specializes in precise, local edits (remove objects, change clothes, extend frames), multi-image fusion, and natural-language instructions—all in one tool. Google AI Studio+1
Under the hood, it’s part of the Gemini 2.5 Flash family—Google’s price-performance workhorse—available via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Google AI for Developers+1
2) Where can you use Nano banana (for free or low cost)?
A) Google AI Studio (developer-friendly; generous free tier)
Build, test, and prompt Nano-banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) right in your browser. You can experiment in the Playground and get an API key when you’re ready to integrate. (Quota and pricing can change—check the console.)
B) Picsman.ai (beginner-friendly; templates + one-click flows)
Picsman Nano Banana – AI Image Editor wraps common editing scenarios into presets, so beginners can “pick a template → swap images → generate” without crafting long prompts. Picsman also advertises Nano-banana powered by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash.
3) 18 Nano-banana “officially recommended” editing recipes
Copy any prompt as-is, or tweak to your subject.
1) Desk Figurine Mockup (1/7 Scale) with ZBrush WIP
Prompt: Create a 1/7-scale commercialized figure of the character in the illustration, in a realistic style and environment. Place the figure on a computer desk, using a circular transparent acrylic base without any text. On the computer screen, display the ZBrush modeling process of the figure. Next to the computer screen, place a BANDAI-style toy packaging box printed with the original artwork.
2) Classic Polaroid Couple Portrait (Top-Down Flat Lay)
Prompt: Polaroid couple portrait 2:3: IMG1 and IMG2, both smiling, heads together, looking directly at the camera, hips up, wearing their original clothes, only white curtains; the necessary soft-flash darkroom feel plus overall slight blur plus halo (no spotlight), nothing is missed; no face swaps, no distortion; classic white-bordered Polaroid face-up completely flat on a white table, back flush, 90° top-down, zero tilt/standing/support, no hands, nothing extra.
3) 3×3 Photo-Booth Strip Grid
Prompt: Turn the photo into a 3×3 grid of photo strips with different studio-style poses and expressions.
4) Studio-Grade Business Headshot Upgrade
Prompt: Transform the above image into a top-tier portrait shot taken in a photography studio, requiring a half-body shot with coordinated and natural movements, close-up shot, focusing on the face. Wearing business attire with a simple background.
5) Beauty Ad Composite: Person + Lipstick Product
Prompt: Combine the person from the first image with the lipstick product from the second image. Create a luxury beauty advertisement poster with a natural and dynamic pose, soft expressive gestures, and elegant body language. Ensure the lipstick is clearly highlighted, with refined lighting, polished skin tones, and a fashionable background that enhances the romantic, high-end look of the campaign.
6) Kawaii Sticker Cut-Out (Bold Lines & Flat Shading)
Prompt: A kawaii-style sticker of the image. The design features bold, clean outlines, simple cel-shading, and a vibrant color palette, with a white background.
7) Virtual Try-On: Apply a Full Outfit (All Items Included)
Prompt: Put the following outfit on the person in the image and give me the overall look. Do not miss any item from the outfit, and do not change the person’s pose. Ensure the outfit is accurately represented, including all specified details (e.g., accessories, shoes, outerwear), and the look should feel cohesive. Maintain the original environment and lighting of the image, ensuring the outfit blends naturally into the scene.
8) People Removal + Background Rebuild
Prompt: Remove people from images and fill in missing backgrounds.
9) Sunset Beach Wedding Background Swap
Prompt: Replace the background with a beautiful seaside sunset. Add warm golden and pink tones in the sky, soft glowing light on the water, and a romantic wedding atmosphere. Keep the couple in focus, surrounded by gentle waves and a dreamy horizon.
10) Outpainting to Full-Body Continuation
Prompt: Expand this photo to a full-body shot while keeping the same pose.
11) Collectible Figure Product Shot (Alt Packaging Angle)
Prompt: Create a 1/7-scale commercialized figure of the character in the illustration, in a realistic style and environment. Place the figure on a computer desk, using a circular transparent acrylic base without any text. On the computer screen, display the ZBrush modeling process of the figure. Next to the computer screen, place a BANDAI-style toy packaging box printed with the original artwork.
12) Wardrobe Recolor to White
Prompt: Change the character’s clothes color to white.
13) Smart Text Replacement
Prompt: Edit the text in your image. Replace existing text with “PICSMAN” while keeping the background, design, and other elements intact. Adjust the font style, size, and color, and align the text with the icon so it looks natural and consistent with the image. For a realistic and seamless integration.
14) Object Replace: Bicycle → Motorcycle
Prompt: Replace the bicycle in the image with a motorcycle. Keep all other parts of the image unchanged.
15) Generate Baby Preview (Two-Parent Face Mix)
Prompt: Generate how their baby would look—a blend of both parents’ features. Professional photo quality.
16) Character Model Sheet (Front/Side/Back)
Prompt: Create a model sheet for a character, showing front, side, and back poses.
17) Old Photo Restoration + Colorization
Prompt: Restore this photo to its current state, recolor it, and repair any damage.
18) Extract clothing from images (E-commerce Ready)
Prompt: Extract clothing from images and render them as crisp, e-commerce product photos. Completely remove the model’s body. Preserve the garment’s natural three-dimensional form, retaining realistic fabrics, seams, and textures. Center on a pure white or transparent background. High resolution and professional lighting perfect for online fashion catalogs.
4) How to use (step-by-step)
For beginners (Picsman Nano Banana – AI Image Editor):
- Open Picsman → Nano Banana – AI Image Editor.
- Choose a common use case template (the “officially recommended” scenarios above are covered as presets).
- Replace images (upload your photo(s) or product asset).
- Click Generate and iterate (adjust prompt details like angle, lighting, color until it’s perfect). Picsman+1
For developers (Google AI Studio):
- Sign in to Google AI Studio and open Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana) in the Playground.
- Drop your input image(s), paste a prompt, and run.
- When ready, grab an API key to use Nano-banana in your app or workflow. Google AI Studio+1
5) Why we recommend Picsman Nano Banana
- Backed by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash: trustworthy results and fast edits.
- Template-first UX: “officially recommended” edits are pre-packaged—no prompt engineering needed.
- Advanced control when you need it: switch to custom prompts for deep edits.
6) Is Picsman Nano Banana free?
Picsman advertises free usage with limits (plus paid membership for unlimited features). Exact quotas and any trials can change—check the site for current details.
