Nano Banana: AI Image Generator Online
Bottom line
Google's Gemini-family image generator on VdoBloom: text-to-image only, ten aspect ratios, 6 credits a run. Pick Nano Banana in the Text to Image tool, write your prompt, and pay per image in credits — the price is visible before you generate.
Nano Banana has one of the odder origin stories in AI imaging. The model first appeared under that anonymous codename on public testing arenas, where it started outscoring established generators before anyone knew who built it; when Google confirmed it as part of the Gemini image family, the fruit name had already stuck. On VdoBloom it runs as a straightforward text-to-image generator — no image upload, no editing, just a prompt in and an image out.
Its aspect-ratio spread is wider than most: ten options, including the 4:5 and 5:4 near-square formats many models skip, running from 9:16 vertical to 21:9 ultrawide. There's no resolution selector on this listing — it renders at one fixed quality tier, and each generation costs a flat 6 credits regardless of aspect ratio.
VdoBloom users rate it 4.2. It's generation-only on this listing — the Pro, 2, and Edit variants in the same family add image editing — and it carries a STRICT content label, meaning Google's provider-side filters apply firmly, so keep prompts inside conventional bounds. It's a proprietary Google model, not available for local or open-weight use.
What it costs on VdoBloom
Nano Banana is flat-priced at 6 credits per generation — the aspect ratio you choose from the ten available doesn't change the cost. That predictability makes it easy to budget for a batch: 10 generations cost 60 credits regardless of mix. New accounts' 10 free signup credits cover one generation with room to spare.
Nano Banana vs. the rest of the family
VdoBloom lists five models in the Nano Banana line, and the base model here is the entry point: generation only, one fixed quality tier, 6 credits flat, STRICT filtering. Nano Banana Edit (5 credits) adds image editing with up to 10 reference images but is also generation-free — you must upload something. Nano Banana Pro (18-24 credits depending on 1K/2K/4K resolution) adds both editing and resolution control at a materially higher price. Nano Banana 2 (flat 15 credits) and Nano Banana 2 Lite (flat 8 credits) both generate and edit with far more reference images (up to 14 and 10) and extreme aspect ratios the base model doesn't offer. If you just need clean text-to-image output at the lowest price in the family, this base model is the right pick; if you need to edit an existing image, any of the other four are better suited.
What creators use Nano Banana for
- Instagram-ready 4:5 portrait posts generated natively instead of cropping a square render.
- Illustrated 16:9 or 21:9 blog and article headers produced straight from a written summary.
- Quick visual explorations where prompt comprehension matters more than fine-grained editing control.
- Batch-generating concept variations at a flat, predictable 6-credit cost.
How to use Nano Banana on VdoBloom
- 1Open the Text to Image tool and select Nano Banana.
- 2Write your prompt.
- 3Set aspect ratio, review the credit cost, and generate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nano Banana cost on VdoBloom?
A flat 6 credits per generation, regardless of which of the ten aspect ratios you pick. There's no resolution selector to raise or lower the price on this listing.
Is Nano Banana free to use?
New VdoBloom accounts get 10 free credits at signup — enough for one generation (6 credits) with credits left over. More can be earned through referrals and challenges.
Who actually makes Nano Banana?
Google's Gemini image family. The name began as an anonymous codename during public arena testing and stuck after Google confirmed the model was theirs.
Does Nano Banana support image editing on VdoBloom?
No — this listing is a pure text-to-image generator with no upload option. For edit-and-regenerate workflows in the same family, Nano Banana Edit, Nano Banana Pro, and Nano Banana 2 all support uploading a reference image.
Is Nano Banana part of Gemini?
Yes — it's Google's codename for an image generation model in the Gemini family. VdoBloom runs it as a standalone model so you can use it directly without a separate Gemini subscription.
Why does Nano Banana offer 4:5 and 5:4 aspect ratios?
Those near-square formats match portrait social feeds and common print sizes, and most rivals skip them. With ten ratios total — from 9:16 vertical to 21:9 ultrawide — you can generate in the final format rather than cropping afterward.
Will Nano Banana refuse borderline prompts?
Often, yes. VdoBloom rates its content filter STRICT: Google applies firm provider-side rules, and prompts that brush against its safety rules tend to be refused rather than softened.
Is Nano Banana open source?
No — it's a proprietary Google model, available only through Google's API (and, on VdoBloom, through the credit-based tool). There's no local or open-weight version.
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