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.
Edit prompts for your own photos · 24 prompts
Nano Banana Prompts for Photo Editing
Copy-paste edit prompts, sorted by task, that change one thing and keep the rest.
These Nano Banana prompts for photo editing are written for pictures you upload. Each one names the change, then says what must stay the same, which is the pattern Nano Banana follows best. Start with one edit, check the result, then chain the next.
Before you start
Change, then keep
Name the one change first, then list what stays: face, hairstyle, clothing, background. The keep list is what protects your subject.
One edit per prompt
Several short edits in a row look cleaner than one long instruction. Edit the result again for the next change.
Match the light
When you move a subject or add an object, ask for matching light direction and shadows so it looks like one photo.
Use Pro for fine detail
Nano Banana 2 handles most edits quickly. Switch to Nano Banana Pro for small faces, text on objects and 4K output.
Restore and repair prompts
For old, damaged, grainy or faded photos.
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.
Repair the tear across this photo and rebuild the missing corner so it matches the surrounding area. Keep every face, the clothing and the original composition exactly the same, and keep the original black and white tones.
Clean up the heavy grain and color noise in this low-light photo, recover detail in the faces and keep the warm lamp light. Natural result, no smoothing that makes skin look plastic.
Remove the bright reflections on the person’s glasses so their eyes are clearly visible. Keep the frames, the face, the expression and everything else in the photo unchanged.
Background and object prompts
Swap, clean up or extend what is around your subject.
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.
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.
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.
Replace the flat white sky with a dramatic sunset sky with orange and pink clouds. Adjust the light on the buildings and water to match the sunset. Keep everything below the skyline unchanged.
Make the background of this photo softly blurred, like a portrait lens at f/1.8, while the person stays perfectly sharp. Keep the colors and lighting the same.
Extend this photo to a wide 16:9 frame by continuing the scenery naturally on both sides. Keep the original part of the image exactly as it is and match the light and perspective.
Outfit, hair and expression prompts
Change how someone looks while keeping who they are.
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.
The person on the left blinked. Open their eyes naturally, matching their eye color and the direction they are looking. Keep everyone else and the rest of the photo exactly the same.
Give the person a relaxed, natural closed-mouth smile. Keep their face shape, eyes, skin texture, hair and the background unchanged.
Apply a soft natural makeup look: light even foundation, peach blush, defined brows, brown mascara and a nude lip. Keep the face, skin texture and hair exactly the same.
Remove the temporary blemishes and the stray hairs across the forehead. Keep natural skin texture, pores and freckles; do not smooth the skin or change the face.
Light, time of day and season prompts
Change the mood of a photo without moving anything in it.
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.
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.
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.
Relight this outdoor portrait as golden hour: warm low sun from the left, soft glow on the hair and skin, longer shadows. Keep the person, pose and background unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nano Banana prompt for photo editing?
The best edit prompts name one change, then say what to keep: “Replace the background with a beach at sunset. Keep the person exactly the same.” Clear, short and specific beats long.
How do I restore an old photo with Nano Banana?
Upload the scan and use a prompt like “Restore this old photo: remove scratches, dust and fading. Keep every face and the composition exactly as they are.” Colorize in a second step if you want.
Why does Nano Banana change the face when I edit?
Usually because the prompt did not ask it to keep the face, or asked for several changes at once. Add an explicit keep instruction and edit one thing at a time.
Which model is best for photo editing?
Nano Banana 2 for fast everyday edits. Nano Banana Pro for small faces, text on objects, complex edits and 4K.