Google has officially launched Nano Banana, an AI image generation and editing model integrated within its Gemini 2.5 Flash platform. The rollout began on August 26, 2025, making the technology available to users through the Gemini App, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and APIs. Nano Banana is positioned as a state-of-the-art image editor, receiving praise for its advanced editing capabilities and control, which some users say surpass competitors like OpenAI. While the image editing features are highly regarded, the image generation aspect is considered average by some reviewers. The model is also noted for its heavy moderation and censorship, which some users find restrictive. Google aims to establish itself as a leader in AI image editing with Nano Banana, contributing to a broader portfolio of AI products including Veo 3 and Genie 3. The launch has drawn attention in the AI community for its potential to disrupt the industry and impact startups. Nano Banana is accessible for free with complimentary credits on platforms like Firefly Boards and is already available in the European Union, where image editing was previously restricted. The introduction of Nano Banana coincides with Alphabet's stock reaching an all-time high, reflecting investor confidence in Google's AI advancements.
So… Google has the best video model (veo3), the best image editing („banana“) and arguably the best, or at least one of the best, LLMs (2.5 pro). Hard to compete with them.
Nano Banana on Vertex moderation when trying to generate mildly suggestive Images 🥀 https://t.co/SQ4RwgB4Mo
BREAKING 🚨: Looks like Nano banana is also rolling out to Gemini! If I am not mistaken, image editing is now also available in the EU (it was restricted before) https://t.co/t1vkJ3LQCf https://t.co/iUZoPjmVMx