Nano Banana Edit Prompts: 30 Photo Edit Examples

The best Nano Banana edit prompts name one change, say where it goes, and list what must stay the same: "Replace the background with a sunny beach; keep her face, hair and outfit exactly as they are." Below are 30 original photo-edit prompts. On VdoBloom's AI Photo Editor, Nano Banana Edit costs 5 credits per image, Nano Banana 2.1 costs 3, 4 or 6 credits at 1K, 2K or 4K, and Nano Banana Pro costs 18 credits at 1K or 2K and 24 at 4K. New accounts get 10 free credits and there is no subscription.

Updated October 31, 2026.

Quick facts

• Prompt shape: change + location + keep list.
• One edit per pass. Stack changes across several runs, not one long prompt.
• Cheapest edit: Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K, 3 credits.
• Text and fine detail: Nano Banana Pro, 18 credits at 2K.
• Multiple reference images: Nano Banana 2 accepts up to 14 images (15 credits).
• Text-to-image prompts live in our Nano Banana Pro prompts post; this page is edits only.

Which Nano Banana model should I use for edits?

Model	Best for	Credits
Nano Banana 2.1	Fast everyday edits, many variations	3 / 4 / 6 (1K / 2K / 4K)
Nano Banana Edit	Simple single-image edits	5
Nano Banana 2	Combining several photos (outfit from one, person from another)	15
Nano Banana Pro	Text on signs and labels, high-detail retouching	18 (1K/2K), 24 (4K)

How do I write a Nano Banana edit prompt?

1. Upload the photo in the AI Photo Editor and pick a Nano Banana model.
2. Start with a verb: replace, remove, add, change, turn.
3. Say where: "the wall behind her", "his left hand", "the top-right corner".
4. Close with a keep list: face, pose, lighting, framing.
5. Check the result, then run the next change on the new image.

Background prompts (1 to 6)

1. Replace the background with a softly blurred city street at dusk; keep the person, pose and lighting on the face unchanged.
2. Remove everything behind him and put him on a plain light-grey studio backdrop with a soft shadow on the floor.
3. Change the cluttered room behind her into a bright Scandinavian living room with plants; keep her exactly as she is.
4. Put the dog on a grassy hill at golden hour, matching the warm light direction on its fur.
5. Remove the people walking in the background; fill the space with the same street and buildings.
6. Turn the daytime sky into a dramatic sunset with pink and orange clouds; adjust the light on the building to match.

Outfit and style prompts (7 to 12)

1. Change his t-shirt to a navy blazer over a white shirt; keep his face, hair and pose identical.
2. Dress her in a red evening gown that fits her pose; keep jewelry, face and background unchanged.
3. Using the jacket from the second image, put it on the person in the first image with natural folds and fit.
4. Change the hair color to copper red with natural highlights; keep the hairstyle and length the same.
5. Add round gold-rimmed glasses that sit naturally on her nose with correct reflections.
6. Swap the sneakers for brown leather boots; keep the trousers and stance unchanged.

Headshot and portrait prompts (13 to 18)

1. Turn this selfie into a professional LinkedIn headshot: charcoal suit, neutral grey background, soft studio light, same face.
2. Even out the skin tone and reduce shine, but keep pores and natural texture; do not change facial features.
3. Fix the closed eyes so she looks into the camera with eyes open, matching her real eye color and shape.
4. Change the harsh overhead light to soft window light coming from the left.
5. Straighten the tilted framing and extend the image to a 4:5 portrait crop with matching background.
6. Make the expression a gentle closed-mouth smile; keep everything else the same.

Want natural results instead of a waxy look? See our guide to prompt mistakes.

Figurine, toy and stylised prompts (19 to 24)

1. Turn the person into a 1/7 scale collectible figure standing on a round clear base on a desk, with a printed box beside it showing the same figure.
2. Make this pet into a soft plush toy sitting on a bed, keeping its markings and colors.
3. Convert the photo into a clay stop-motion style scene; keep the composition and expressions.
4. Redraw the family photo as a watercolor painting on textured paper; keep each face recognisable.
5. Turn the car into a die-cast model on a display shelf with a small name plate.
6. Make the room look like a miniature dollhouse seen from above, with tilt-shift blur.

Restoration and cleanup prompts (25 to 27)

1. Restore this old photo: remove scratches, dust and folds, sharpen faces gently, keep it black and white.
2. Colorise this black-and-white photo with natural, period-appropriate colors; keep grain light.
3. Remove the power lines crossing the sky and the trash bin on the left; fill naturally.

Product photo prompts (28 to 30)

1. Place the bottle on a wet black stone surface with water droplets and a single rim light from behind; keep the label text exact.
2. Put the handbag on a marble table in a sunlit cafe, matching shadows; keep color and stitching unchanged.
3. Change the label text on the jar to read "Wild Honey" in the same font style. Use Nano Banana Pro for text.

Why does Nano Banana change the face when I edit?

• No keep list. Always say "keep the face, hair and pose unchanged."
• Too many changes at once. Background, outfit and light in one prompt invites a full redraw.
• Small faces. Faces under about a tenth of the frame lose detail; crop closer or use 2K.
• Repeated edits on edits. After four or five rounds, go back to the original and apply the best prompt once.

Some edits are blocked by Google's content filter. Our post on Nano Banana blocking fashion images explains the other models you can switch to.

FAQ

What are good prompts for Nano Banana photo editing?

Prompts that name one change, where it goes and what stays: "Replace the background with a beach at sunset; keep her face, hair and outfit unchanged."

How do I change the background with Nano Banana?

Upload the photo and write "Replace the background with [scene]; keep the person and lighting unchanged." Mention the light direction if the new scene is brighter or warmer.

How do I make the Nano Banana figurine?

Use prompt 19 above. Ask for the base, the desk setting and the box so the result reads as a real collectible.

How much does a Nano Banana edit cost?

On VdoBloom: 3 to 6 credits on Nano Banana 2.1, 5 on Nano Banana Edit, 15 on Nano Banana 2 and 18 to 24 on Nano Banana Pro. New accounts get 10 free credits.

Can I combine two photos with Nano Banana?

Yes. Nano Banana 2 accepts up to 14 images, so you can take the outfit from one photo and the person from another.