Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit: AI Image Editor

Edit images with Nano Banana 2 Lite, Google's fastest Gemini model. Blend up to 14 reference images with 4-second delivery. Try free — pay per generation.

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Overview

About this model

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit — Google's Fastest, Most Cost-Efficient Gemini Image Editing Model

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image, brings the same ultra-fast, ultra-affordable generation to image editing. Feed in up to 14 reference images alongside a text prompt to blend subjects, swap backgrounds, or apply targeted edits — all delivered in seconds while preserving character consistency and legible in-image text.

For users who need maximum quality and 4K resolution, the full Nano Banana 2 Edit model offers the complete Gemini 3.1 Flash Image editing experience.

1Rapid Iteration: Quickly test edit variations at ultra-low cost before committing to a final production render.

2Multi-Reference Blending: Combine up to 14 reference images into a single coherent edited output.

3Background & Style Swaps: Replace backgrounds or apply stylistic changes while preserving subject consistency.

4High-Volume Editing Pipelines: Power automated content workflows that require fast, affordable image editing at scale.

5Developer Integration: Build image editing features into apps and services with 4-second response times and simple API access.

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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

Provider	Cost	Notes
muapiapp	$0.03 per generation	Competitive pricing matching Google AI Studio rates. No subscription required — pay per image, with instant access via API.
Fal.ai	Not available	Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is not currently available on Fal.ai.
Replicate	Not available	Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit is not currently available on Replicate.

muapiapp$0.03 per generation

Competitive pricing matching Google AI Studio rates. No subscription required — pay per image, with instant access via API.

Fal.aiNot available

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is not currently available on Fal.ai.

ReplicateNot available

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit is not currently available on Replicate.

* Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
Prompt	string	Text prompt describing the desired image content.	`Transform the cat into a cosmic creature made of stars, nebula clouds, and glowing galaxies while preserving its sitting pose and facial expression. Add orbiting miniature planets around its body.`
Image URLs	array	Reference image URLs to edit. Up to 14 images.	`https://cdn.muapi.ai/assets/nano-banana-2-lite-edit-in.jpg`
Aspect Ratio	Enum (10 options)	The aspect ratio of the generated image.	`1:1`

Promptstring

Text prompt describing the desired image content.

Default Value

Transform the cat into a cosmic creature made of stars, nebula clouds, and glowing galaxies while preserving its sitting pose and facial expression. Add orbiting miniature planets around its body.

Image URLsarray

Reference image URLs to edit. Up to 14 images.

Default Valuehttps://cdn.muapi.ai/assets/nano-banana-2-lite-edit-in.jpg

Aspect RatioEnum (10 options)

The aspect ratio of the generated image.

Default Value1:1

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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit

Write a clear prompt: Describe the edit you want — what should change, and what should stay the same.
Provide reference images: Supply one or more images_list URLs (up to 14) to edit or blend.
Choose an aspect ratio, resolution, and output format: Select from standard ratios (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, etc.), 1K/2K/4K resolution, and jpg or png.

Submit via the API:

curl -X POST https://api.muapiapp.com/api/v1/nano-banana-2-lite-edit \\
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \\
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \\
  -d '{
    "prompt": "Add colorful flowers in the foreground",
    "images_list": ["https://example.com/landscape.jpg"],
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "1K",
    "output_format": "jpg"
  }'

Poll for results: Use the returned request_id to poll the status endpoint until the image is ready. Expect results in approximately 4 seconds.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked

What is Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit?

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit is Google's fastest and most cost-efficient image editing model, built on Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image. It delivers 4-second image editing at $0.03 per generation, blending up to 14 reference images per request.

How is Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit different from Nano Banana 2 Edit?

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit prioritizes speed and cost efficiency, editing images in ~4 seconds at a fraction of the cost. Nano Banana 2 Edit offers higher resolution up to 4K and more advanced editing capabilities. Use Lite Edit for high-volume pipelines and rapid iteration; use Nano Banana 2 Edit for production-grade 4K results.

How many reference images can I use?

Up to 14 reference images can be supplied via `images_list` in a single request.

What aspect ratios are supported?

Nano Banana 2 Lite Edit supports 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, and 21:9, at 1K, 2K, or 4K resolution.