Google just launched Nano Banana Pro this morning, and its unique approach to image production is already making waves. Consider it a more robust, user-friendly version of its image editing / generation tools, the kind that achieves as close to ‘human-like’ perfection as possible without actually being alive. This new function has been stealthily introduced into Google’s Gemini app and a few other major areas in Google’s portfolio, but it is the type of development that will take many off guard.
One of the most significant improvements is the text inside the photos; no more wacky font shapes or blurry words, simply crisp, easy-to-read text whether you’re writing a simple tagline on a poster or laying out an entire paragraph in a diagram. Designers may quickly switch from English to Korean with a single click, eliminating the need to recreate colours and layouts. Logos are also being updated, with letters that curve and twist to match the tone of the word, creating a crazy “whirlwind” effect that draws the eye to the page. And here’s the kicker: all of this precision works across many languages at the same time, making it easier than ever for global teams to build a single visual that works everywhere.
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Another significant upgrade is the ability to combine many parts into a single unified scene. Nano Banana Pro can stitch together up to 14 distinct photographs or doodles while maintaining a fluid flow. For fashion photos or group portraits, it can capture up to 5 distinct viewpoints and place them in a new environment, preserving the original costumes and expressions.
Editing is significantly improved, with tools that allow you to focus on only the elements that need to be changed. A daytime street scene abruptly changes to a midnight glow with deep shadows and flashing lighting, without affecting the rest of the scene. Photographers and marketers can adjust the focus to blur the backdrop and showcase a bouquet of flowers, or change the camera angle to gaze at someone’s profile without having to rebuild the entire composition from start. And the resolution is now 4k, so you can turn up the modifications for billboards or turn them down for phone displays – the aspect ratio adapts to whichever device you’re using.
The model uses Google Search to keep its creations current, demonstrating real-world intelligence. Request an infographic about a houseplant, and it will include data such as growth habits and care tips, all organized in distinct sections with icons and arrows to help the information stick. Recipes are converted into step-by-step visuals with measurements and timings directly from the internet, while weather reports are transformed into pop art displays of current conditions.
Availability spreads quickly from the start, with the Gemini app leading the way for anybody with an account. Free users can only try a few times before it reverts to the basic form, but members on higher subscriptions have more freedom to experiment. NotebookLM uses it for note-takers to convert thoughts into graphics, while Google Slides and Vids use it into workflows for teams creating presentations or short videos.
