Using the uploaded selfie, create a professional LinkedIn headshot of the same person. Keep the face, hairstyle and skin tone exactly the same. Navy blazer over a white shirt, soft studio key light from the left, plain light grey background, head and shoulders, sharp focus on the eyes, natural skin texture.
104 prompts in 12 categories
Nano Banana Prompts: 100+ Copy-Paste Prompts by Category
Ready-to-use prompts for portraits, photo edits, 3D figurines, products, logos and trends. Copy one, or open it in the studio with one click.
These Nano Banana prompts are written for Google’s Nano Banana image models (Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro). Each one names the model we suggest, and prompts marked “your photo” are edit prompts: upload a picture, and the prompt says what to change and what to keep. For the reasoning behind them, start with the prompt formula below.
The Nano Banana prompt formula
New images
Subject, then setting, then light, then camera or style. “A chef in a busy kitchen, warm practical light, documentary photo, 35mm” beats a list of keywords. Write in full sentences; Nano Banana reads them like an instruction, not a tag list.
Edits to your photo
Say what to change, then what to keep: “Replace the background with a beach at sunset. Keep the person, their face and their clothes exactly the same.” One change per prompt gives the cleanest result; chain several edits in a row for bigger changes.
Text in images
Put the exact words in quotes, keep them short and say where they go and in what kind of font. Use Nano Banana Pro for posters, menus and infographics with several lines of text.
Several photos
Refer to images by order (“the person from the first photo, the jacket from the second”) and say how they combine. Ask for matching light so the result looks like one photo.
Nano Banana portrait and headshot prompts
Photo prompts for professional headshots, studio portraits and cinematic shots. Upload a selfie for the ones marked “your photo” and the model keeps your face.
Turn the uploaded photo into a corporate team headshot: same person, same face, charcoal suit, light blue shirt, warm office background softly blurred, 85mm lens, even soft light, friendly closed-mouth smile, square crop.

Window-light portrait
Nano Banana 2Close-up portrait of a woman in her thirties with short dark hair, sitting by a large window on a rainy afternoon, soft diffused daylight on one side of her face, muted colors, shallow depth of field, shot on 85mm at f/1.8, quiet thoughtful expression.
Using the uploaded photo, create a black and white studio portrait of the same person. Keep their features unchanged. Dramatic single light from above at 45 degrees, deep shadows, black background, high contrast, fine film grain, classic magazine style.

Golden hour outdoor portrait
Nano Banana 2Outdoor portrait of a young man with curly hair in a wheat field at golden hour, warm backlight creating a rim of light around his hair, lens flare, relaxed smile, linen shirt, 50mm lens, natural colors.

Cinematic neon street portrait
Nano Banana ProCinematic portrait of a woman standing under a neon sign on a wet city street at night, pink and teal reflections on her face and the pavement, light rain, shallow depth of field, anamorphic lens look, moody film color grade.

Editorial fashion shot
Nano Banana ProFull-length editorial fashion photo of a model in an oversized camel coat walking across a minimalist concrete plaza, hard midday sun with long shadows, clean composition with lots of negative space, Vogue-style color palette.
Using the uploaded photo, create an actor’s theatrical headshot of the same person: neutral dark top, soft natural light, slightly off-white background, chest-up framing, confident direct gaze into the camera, no retouching beyond light cleanup.

1970s film portrait
Nano Banana 2Portrait of a woman with feathered hair in a 1970s living room with wood paneling and a green velvet sofa, warm tungsten light, Kodak Portra film look with soft grain and slightly faded colors, candid laughing moment.

Environmental portrait at work
Nano Banana 2Environmental portrait of a chef in a busy restaurant kitchen, white jacket, arms crossed, flames from the stove softly blurred behind him, warm practical light, documentary photography style, sharp focus on the face.
Nano Banana photo editing prompts
Edit prompts for photos you upload. The best edit prompts say exactly what to change and what to keep, so the rest of the picture stays untouched.
Restore this old photo: remove scratches, dust, tears and stains, fix the faded areas and sharpen the details. Keep every face, expression and the original composition exactly as they are. Do not add color.
Colorize this black and white photo with natural, period-appropriate colors. Realistic skin tones, muted fabric colors, soft daylight. Keep all faces and details unchanged.
Replace the background of this photo with a calm tropical beach at sunset. Keep the person exactly as they are, and match the lighting on them to the warm, low sun from the right.
Remove all the people in the background of this photo and fill the space naturally with what would be behind them. Keep the main subject, the lighting and the colors unchanged.
Fix the lighting in this photo: brighten the face, soften the harsh shadows under the eyes and balance the exposure so the sky is not blown out. Keep it looking like a natural photo, not edited.
Change the person’s outfit to a tailored black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie. Keep their face, hair, pose and the background exactly the same, with realistic fabric folds and lighting.
Give the person in this photo a short platinum blonde pixie cut. Keep the face, makeup, clothing and background unchanged, and make the hairline look natural.
Turn this daytime street photo into a night scene: dark blue sky, warm street lamps and lit shop windows, soft reflections on the pavement. Keep the buildings, cars and composition exactly the same.
Make this photo sharper and clearer: recover detail in the face and eyes, reduce noise and blur, and keep the colors and composition the same. Natural result, no plastic skin.
Add a small golden retriever puppy sitting at the person’s feet, looking up at them. Match the lighting, shadows and perspective of the photo so it looks like it was there.
Change the season in this landscape photo to deep winter: snow on the ground and trees, frozen lake, overcast soft light. Keep the mountains and the composition identical.
Clean up this product photo: remove the clutter around the product, replace the table with a seamless white background, add a soft natural shadow under the product. Keep the product, its label and colors exactly the same.
Nano Banana 3D figurine and action figure prompts
The prompts behind the viral desk figurine trend and its variations. Upload a full-body photo for the best likeness.
Create a 1/7 scale commercial figurine of the person in the uploaded photo, in a realistic style, standing on a round clear acrylic base on a wooden computer desk. Behind it, the computer screen shows the 3D modeling software with the same figure. Next to the screen, a colorful toy packaging box printed with the figure’s artwork. Soft indoor light.
Turn the person in the uploaded photo into a collectible action figure sealed in a blister pack. The card behind the plastic has their name in bold letters and small accessories that match their hobbies: headphones, a coffee cup and a laptop. Toy-store product photo, bright even lighting.
Make a glossy vinyl collectible figurine of the pet in the uploaded photo, keeping its markings and colors, sitting on a small display stand on a bookshelf, with a matching mini box beside it. Shallow depth of field, product photography.
Create a cute chibi-style figure of the person in the uploaded photo with a big head and small body, same hairstyle and outfit colors, standing on a pastel round base, soft studio light, clean light background.
Create a premium painted resin statue of the person in the uploaded photo in a heroic pose on a rocky diorama base, museum display case lighting, highly detailed paint work, dark background with a soft spotlight.
Turn the person in the uploaded photo into a small handmade polymer clay figure with visible fingerprints and slightly uneven surfaces, placed on a craft table next to sculpting tools, warm natural light.
Turn the person in the uploaded photo into a plastic toy brick minifigure with the same hair color, outfit and glasses, standing on a small brick baseplate, macro toy photography, soft light.
Create a character turnaround sheet of a stylized 3D figurine of the person in the uploaded photo: front, three-quarter, side and back views in a row on a plain grey background, consistent proportions and colors, labeled views.
Nano Banana couple, family and kids prompts
Prompts for couples, families and children. For real people, upload a photo of everyone you want in the picture.
Using the uploaded photo of the couple, place them on a Paris bridge at dusk with the Eiffel Tower lit up in the distance. Keep both faces and their outfits unchanged. Romantic warm light, candid moment as they laugh, 35mm film look.
Combine the two uploaded photos into one natural photo of both people standing side by side in a sunny park, arms around each other. Keep each person’s face, height and clothing, and match the lighting on both.
Using the uploaded family photo, create a classic studio family portrait of the same people: matching cream and denim outfits, soft beige backdrop, even soft light, everyone smiling, parents standing and kids in front. Keep every face unchanged.
Create a realistic photo of the adult from the first uploaded photo hugging their younger self from the second uploaded photo, both smiling, soft warm light, plain light background, slight film grain like an old snapshot.
Turn the children in the uploaded photo into characters in a watercolor children’s book illustration, exploring a magical forest with glowing mushrooms, keeping their hair, faces and clothing colors recognizable.

Anniversary dinner scene
Nano Banana 2Cozy photo of an older couple celebrating their anniversary at a candlelit table in a small Italian restaurant, clinking wine glasses, warm bokeh lights behind them, genuine happy expressions, documentary style.
Using the uploaded photo of the baby, create a soft newborn studio photo: baby sleeping wrapped in a cream knitted blanket on a fluffy rug, gentle window light, pastel neutral tones. Keep the baby’s face unchanged.
Using the uploaded photo of the couple, create a wedding portrait of the same two people: white gown and black suit, standing in an olive grove at golden hour, bride’s veil catching the light, editorial wedding photography style.
Nano Banana prompts for men and women
Popular profile and portrait looks. Each one works with your own photo uploaded.
Using the uploaded photo, show the same man in a slim navy suit and white shirt, walking across a city crosswalk at sunset, confident stride, warm light, shallow depth of field. Keep his face unchanged.
Using the uploaded photo, create a moody portrait of the same man in a black turtleneck against a dark textured wall, single soft light from the side, slight smoke in the air, high contrast. Keep his face and beard unchanged.
Place the man from the uploaded photo on a rocky mountain summit at sunrise, wearing a technical jacket and backpack, looking out over a sea of clouds, epic wide shot with him small in the frame but recognizable.
Turn the uploaded photo into a 1920s style portrait of the same man: three-piece tweed suit, flat cap, sepia tones, soft vignette, old studio photograph texture.
Using the uploaded photo, show the same woman in a flowing white summer dress in a garden full of pink roses, soft afternoon light, dreamy shallow depth of field. Keep her face and hair unchanged.
Using the uploaded photo, create a red carpet photo of the same woman in an elegant emerald silk gown, photographers’ flashes in the background, glamorous makeup, confident pose. Keep her face unchanged.
Place the woman from the uploaded photo at a small round table outside a Paris café, holding a coffee cup, beige trench coat, soft overcast light, candid street photography style.
Turn the uploaded photo into a 1990s school yearbook portrait of the same woman: big curled hair, denim jacket, mottled blue studio backdrop with a laser-light effect, slightly soft focus and flash.
Nano Banana product and ad prompts
Studio shots, lifestyle scenes and ad layouts. Upload a photo of your real product so the label and shape stay exact.
Using the uploaded product photo, create a clean e-commerce image: the same product centered on a pure white background, soft even studio lighting, subtle reflection underneath, sharp label text, no other objects.
Place the product from the uploaded photo on a marble kitchen counter next to fresh lemons and a linen towel, morning sunlight through a window, shallow depth of field. Keep the product, label and colors exactly the same.

Perfume with water splash
Nano Banana ProLuxury perfume bottle with a gold cap standing in shallow water, frozen splash around its base, dark teal background, dramatic rim lighting, high-end commercial advertising photo.
Using the uploaded sneaker photo, create an ad image of the same sneaker floating at a slight angle above a bright orange background, with small pieces of foam and laces drifting around it, hard studio light, bold modern look.

Skincare flat lay
Nano Banana 2Top-down flat lay of three minimalist skincare bottles on light pink sand with dried flowers and smooth stones, soft shadows, pastel color palette, clean editorial beauty style.

Coffee ad with headline
Nano Banana ProSquare social media ad for a coffee brand: a steaming latte with latte art on a wooden table, morning light, and the headline 'START SLOW' in clean white sans-serif letters at the top, small logo space at the bottom right.

Jewelry macro shot
Nano Banana ProMacro product photo of a thin gold ring with a small emerald on a black velvet surface, single spotlight creating sparkle on the stone, very shallow depth of field, luxury jewelry advertising.
Using the uploaded label design, create a realistic mockup of a matte kraft paper coffee bag with the same label, standing on a café counter, soft natural light, slight wrinkles in the paper.

Menu food photo
Nano Banana 2Professional food photo of a stacked cheeseburger with melting cheddar and sesame bun on a dark slate board, fries in a small metal basket, steam rising, warm side light, menu-ready.
Using the uploaded car photo, place the same car in a modern showroom with polished concrete floor and soft overhead lights, clean reflections on the paint, three-quarter front view. Keep the car model, color and wheels exactly the same.
Nano Banana logo, poster and text prompts
Prompts where the words matter. Put the exact text in quotes, keep it short, and use Nano Banana Pro or Nano Banana 2 for the cleanest lettering.

Minimal logo
Nano Banana ProMinimal flat vector logo for a coffee shop called 'Daybreak', a simple rising sun shape inside a coffee cup outline, warm orange and dark brown, clean sans-serif wordmark below, white background.

Mascot logo
Nano Banana ProFriendly mascot logo of a smiling fox wearing headphones for a gaming channel called 'FOXPLAYS', bold outlines, vibrant orange and purple, badge shape, text in a thick rounded font.

Event poster
Nano Banana ProConcert poster for 'Midnight Jazz Night', Friday 8 PM, Blue Room Club. Silhouette of a saxophone player against a deep blue background with gold art deco lines, elegant serif title, smaller details at the bottom.

Movie poster
Nano Banana ProCinematic movie poster for a sci-fi film titled 'LAST SIGNAL': a lone astronaut on a red desert planet looking at a huge broken satellite dish, dramatic sky, title in large metallic letters at the bottom, credits block below.

YouTube thumbnail
Nano Banana 2YouTube thumbnail, 16:9: a surprised man pointing at a giant glowing banana, bright yellow background, bold text '24 HOURS' with a thick black outline on the left, high contrast, clean and readable at small size.

Neon sign
Nano Banana 2Realistic pink neon sign reading 'good vibes only' in handwritten script, mounted on a dark brick wall, soft glow on the bricks, slight reflections, night bar atmosphere.

Sticker sheet
Nano Banana 2Sheet of six die-cut stickers with a cute banana character in different moods (happy, sleepy, angry, in love, cool with sunglasses, surprised), thick white borders, kawaii style, each sticker with a one-word caption.

Book cover
Nano Banana ProBook cover for a mystery novel titled 'The Lantern House' by A. Reyes: an old house on a cliff at night with one lit window, stormy sea below, title in elegant serif at the top, author name at the bottom.

T-shirt graphic
Nano Banana 2Vintage-style t-shirt graphic: a surfing banana riding a big wave, retro sunset colors, distressed print texture, curved text 'SUMMER CREW' above, transparent-looking plain background.

One-page menu
Nano Banana ProOne-page menu for a small taco restaurant called 'La Lima' with three sections: Tacos, Sides, Drinks, each with three items and prices, hand-drawn lime and chili illustrations in the margins, warm cream paper background, clear readable text.
Nano Banana architecture and interior prompts
Renders, redesigns and real estate visuals. For redesigns, upload a photo of the real room or building.
Redesign the room in the uploaded photo in a Japandi style: light oak floor, low linen sofa, paper lamp, a few plants, neutral warm colors. Keep the walls, windows and room layout exactly the same.
Turn the uploaded architectural sketch into a photorealistic exterior render: white concrete and timber, large glass windows, green landscaping, late afternoon sun, people walking for scale. Keep the building’s shape and proportions from the sketch.
Furnish the empty room in the uploaded photo as a cozy living room for a real estate listing: grey sofa, wool rug, coffee table, floor lamp and wall art. Keep the floor, walls, windows and light exactly the same.
Turn the uploaded 2D floor plan into a 3D isometric cutaway view of the apartment, furnished in a modern style, soft daylight, each room labeled in small text, clean white background.

Modern forest cabin
Nano Banana ProExterior architectural photo of a small black timber cabin with a floor-to-ceiling glass front in a snowy pine forest at blue hour, warm interior light glowing out, smoke from the chimney, editorial architecture photography.
Repaint the house in the uploaded photo in sage green with white trim and a black front door. Keep the roof, windows, garden and everything else unchanged, realistic paint texture.

Kitchen render
Nano Banana 2Photorealistic render of a modern kitchen with dark green cabinets, brass handles, white marble island with three stools, open shelving, morning light from a large window, interior design magazine style.
Redesign the backyard in the uploaded photo: stone patio, wooden pergola with string lights, raised flower beds and a small lawn. Keep the house and fences the same, golden hour light.
Nano Banana trending prompts
The viral edits that keep coming back: retro portraits, polaroids and saree looks. Each one needs your photo.
Using the uploaded photo, create a vintage 1990s Bollywood-style portrait of the same woman in a flowing black chiffon saree, against a warm plain wall with soft golden light and gentle shadows, film grain, dreamy mood. Keep her face unchanged.
Create a polaroid-style instant photo of the two people from the uploaded photos standing together and smiling, slight flash, soft blur, white polaroid frame, a curtain as the background. Keep both faces unchanged.
Using the uploaded photo, show the same woman in a red silk saree with gold border, standing near ancient stone temple pillars at sunset, jasmine flowers in her hair, warm cinematic light. Keep her face unchanged.
Using the uploaded photo, create a 1980s film-hero poster style portrait of the same man in a leather jacket and aviator sunglasses, wind in his hair, warm sunset behind him, slightly faded film colors.
Using the uploaded photo, show the same person sitting by a window on a rainy evening holding a cup of tea, raindrops on the glass, warm lamp light inside, cinematic moody colors. Keep the face unchanged.
Turn the uploaded photo into a 1990s American high school yearbook photo of the same person: period hairstyle and outfit, mottled blue backdrop, soft flash, slightly washed-out colors.
Turn the person in the uploaded photo into an original superhero in a sleek dark red suit, mid superhero-landing pose on a rooftop at night, city lights below, cinematic lighting. Keep their face recognizable.
Create a miniature version of the person in the uploaded photo standing on top of a giant smartphone that shows their own selfie on the screen, the phone lying on a desk, tilt-shift miniature photography look.
Nano Banana art style prompts
Turn a photo or an idea into a different medium. Works with or without an uploaded photo.
Turn the uploaded photo into a hand-painted Japanese anime film scene: soft watercolor backgrounds, warm light, gentle outlines, the same people and setting reimagined in this style.
Turn the person in the uploaded photo into a 3D animated movie character with big expressive eyes and soft rounded features, keeping their hairstyle, glasses and clothing colors, colorful friendly lighting.
Turn the uploaded photo into a classical oil portrait painting in the style of 17th century Dutch masters: dark background, soft window light, visible brush strokes and canvas texture. Keep the face recognizable.

Watercolor city sketch
Nano Banana 2Loose watercolor and ink sketch of a narrow street in Lisbon with a yellow tram, laundry hanging from balconies, soft washes of color with white paper showing through, travel journal style.
Turn the uploaded photo into a detailed graphite pencil sketch on textured paper, fine cross-hatching for shadows, some areas left unfinished at the edges, artist’s sketchbook look.

Pixel art scene
Nano Banana 216-bit pixel art scene of a cozy village at night with lit windows, a small river and fireflies, limited color palette, retro video game style, crisp pixels.

Japanese woodblock print
Nano Banana 2Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print of a huge wave crashing over a small modern sailboat, Mount Fuji in the background, flat colors, visible wood grain texture, traditional style.
Turn the uploaded photo into a bold comic book panel: thick ink outlines, halftone dots, dramatic angles, a speech bubble saying 'Let's do this!', bright primary colors.
Turn the uploaded photo into a stop-motion claymation still: the same people and scene made of colorful modeling clay with visible fingerprints, miniature set, warm studio lighting.

Low poly landscape
Nano Banana 2Low poly 3D landscape of a desert canyon at sunset, faceted geometric rocks, gradient orange and purple sky, clean minimal style, soft ambient light.
Nano Banana infographic and slide prompts
Text-heavy layouts work best on Nano Banana Pro. Give the exact headings and numbers, and say how many sections you want.

Step-by-step infographic
Nano Banana ProVertical infographic titled 'How Coffee Gets to Your Cup' with five numbered steps: Grow, Harvest, Process, Roast, Brew. Each step has a simple flat icon and one short sentence. Warm brown and cream palette, clean sans-serif font.

Comparison chart
Nano Banana ProClean comparison chart titled 'Cats vs Dogs' with two columns and four rows: Energy, Grooming, Independence, Cost. Use simple icons and short labels in each cell, pastel colors, white background, easy to read.

Presentation slide
Nano Banana Pro16:9 presentation slide titled 'Q3 Results' with three key numbers in large type: Revenue +18%, New users 42K, Churn 2.1%, each with a small icon, dark navy background, white and teal text, plenty of space.

Recipe card
Nano Banana ProIllustrated recipe card for 'Banana Pancakes' with an ingredients list (2 bananas, 2 eggs, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk) and four short steps, a hand-drawn pancake stack illustration at the top, cream paper texture.

Labeled science diagram
Nano Banana ProClear labeled diagram of the water cycle for a school worksheet: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection with arrows, a sun, clouds, mountains and a lake, flat illustration style, readable labels.

Six-panel storyboard
Nano Banana ProSix-panel storyboard for a 15-second ad: a runner tying her shoes at dawn, running through a city, drinking water, crossing a finish line, smiling at the camera, product shot of the shoes. Pencil sketch style, panel numbers in the corners.
Nano Banana holiday prompts
Seasonal cards and portraits for Halloween, Christmas, Diwali and birthdays.
Using the uploaded photo, turn the same person into an elegant vampire for Halloween: pale skin, dark red lips, Victorian black lace outfit, candlelit gothic hall, fog on the floor. Keep the face recognizable.
Using the uploaded family photo, create a Christmas card: the same family in matching red sweaters by a decorated tree and fireplace, warm lights, and the text 'Merry Christmas from the Lees' in gold script at the bottom.
Using the uploaded photo, show the same person in festive traditional clothes holding a small diya, surrounded by glowing oil lamps and marigold flowers, warm golden light, joyful expression. Keep the face unchanged.

Birthday card
Nano Banana 2Colorful birthday card with a cute banana character wearing a party hat, balloons and confetti, and the text 'Happy 30th, Sam!' in playful bold letters, flat illustration style.

New Year poster
Nano Banana ProNew Year's Eve party poster: gold fireworks over a city skyline, champagne glasses in the foreground, the text 'Hello 2027' in large elegant letters and 'December 31, 9 PM' below, black and gold palette.
Using the uploaded photo of the kids, place them at a spring picnic in a field of tulips, holding painted eggs, soft morning light, pastel colors. Keep their faces unchanged.
Nano Banana prompts FAQ
How do I use these Nano Banana prompts?
Copy a prompt and paste it into Nano Banana, or press Try it to open it in the studio. For prompts marked “your photo”, upload your own picture first; the prompt tells the model what to change and what to keep.
Which Nano Banana model should I use for a prompt?
Each card names the model we suggest. Nano Banana 2 handles most photos and edits quickly. Use Nano Banana Pro for text-heavy designs, infographics and final 4K images.
Do these prompts work in the Gemini app?
Yes. They are plain-language prompts, so they work anywhere Nano Banana runs, including the Gemini app and Google AI Studio. Results vary a little between runs.
How do I keep my face the same when editing a photo?
Say it in the prompt: “keep the face, hairstyle and skin tone exactly the same”. Upload a clear, well-lit photo where your face is large in the frame, and describe only the change you want.
Can I use the images commercially?
Images you create on Nano Banana AI are yours to use, subject to our terms and the acceptable use policy. Do not create images of real people without their consent.