Nano Banana 2.1: AI Image Generator & Editor Online
Bottom line
Nano Banana 2.1: the Nano Banana 2 feature set — up to 14 reference images, 15 aspect ratios, 1K/2K/4K — starting at 3 credits. Generate from text or edit an existing image with Nano Banana 2.1 in one place — VdoBloom shows the credit cost for either mode before you confirm.
Nano Banana 2.1 is the newest model in the Nano Banana 2 line on VdoBloom. It takes the same inputs as Nano Banana 2 — a long text prompt, up to 14 reference images, 15 aspect ratios from auto to 8:1 and 1:8 banners, JPG or PNG output — and does both jobs in one model: text-to-image in Image Generation and image-to-image in Image Edit.
The difference you will notice first is the price. Nano Banana 2 costs a flat 15 credits per image. Nano Banana 2.1 is priced by resolution: 3 credits at 1K, 4 at 2K and 6 at 4K. A 4K render costs less than half of one Nano Banana 2 image, and the exact cost is shown before you press Generate.
That makes it a practical default for work where you run many versions: product mockups, banner strips, thumbnails and composites built from several reference photos. VdoBloom does not claim it beats Nano Banana 2 on every prompt — run the same prompt through both and keep the one you like. The 10 free credits on a new account cover three 1K images.
What Nano Banana 2.1 costs on VdoBloom
Pricing is by resolution: 3 credits at 1K, 4 credits at 2K and 6 credits at 4K. It is the same in text-to-image and in image editing, and a job with fourteen reference photos costs the same as one with none.
For comparison, Nano Banana 2 is a flat 15 credits at every resolution, Nano Banana 2 Lite is a flat 8 credits with no resolution selector, and Nano Banana Pro is 18 to 24 credits depending on resolution. Credits never expire, and there is no subscription.
Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana 2 Lite
Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana 2 accept the same inputs: 14 reference images, 15 aspect ratios, 1K/2K/4K. Nano Banana 2 Lite accepts up to 10 reference images and has no resolution selector.
Choose 2.1 when you want the full control set at the lowest price per image, choose Nano Banana 2 when you prefer its output on a particular prompt, and choose Lite when you want one flat price and ten references are enough. All three carry the STRICT content label.
What creators use Nano Banana 2.1 for
- Running many prompt variations at 3 credits each before committing a final render at 2K or 4K.
- Building one image from up to 14 reference photos — a person, a product, packaging and a background in a single job.
- Website and ad banners in extreme formats such as 8:1, 4:1, 1:4 and 1:8, plus 21:9 and 9:16.
- Editing an uploaded photo — swapping clothing, changing a background, adding lettering — and keeping the rest of the frame.
- Producing the same design at 1K for a quick check and 4K for print without paying a flat top-tier price.
How to use Nano Banana 2.1 on VdoBloom
- 1Open the Text to Image tool and select Nano Banana 2.1.
- 2Write your prompt (or upload an image to edit).
- 3Set resolution (1K/2K/4K), aspect ratio, review the credit cost, and generate.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?
3 credits for a 1K image, 4 credits for 2K and 6 credits for 4K, in both Image Generation and Image Edit. The price does not change with the number of reference images. The exact amount is shown before every run.
How is Nano Banana 2.1 different from Nano Banana 2?
The inputs match: 14 reference images, 15 aspect ratios including auto, 1K/2K/4K, JPG or PNG. The price differs — Nano Banana 2 is a flat 15 credits, while 2.1 is 3, 4 or 6 depending on resolution. For output quality, compare both on your own prompts; VdoBloom does not publish a ranking between them.
How many reference images can I use?
Up to 14 per job, the same limit as Nano Banana 2 and more than Nano Banana 2 Lite (10) or Nano Banana Pro (8).
Which aspect ratios and resolutions are available?
Resolutions 1K, 2K and 4K. Aspect ratios: auto, 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9. Auto leaves the shape to the model.
Can Nano Banana 2.1 edit my photos as well as generate new images?
Yes. It appears in both Image Generation and Image Edit. In Image Edit you upload up to 14 photos and describe the change in plain language.
Can I try Nano Banana 2.1 for free?
New VdoBloom accounts get 10 free credits at signup, enough for three 1K images (3 credits each). More credits come from referrals and challenges.
How strict is the content filter?
Strict. Nano Banana 2.1 carries the STRICT label like the other Nano Banana models: the provider filters both text prompts and uploaded images. Explicit and illegal content stays blocked everywhere on VdoBloom.