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Nano Banana Lite

google/nano-banana-lite

Nano Banana Lite by Google - generate stunning images from text prompts with state-of-the-art AI. Supports multiple aspect ratios, styles, and high-resolution output for creative and commercial use.

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Base price
$0.05USD / run
Execution
async
Model type
image
Input fields
6

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Playground

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Input
The text prompt to generate an image from.
The aspect ratio of the generated image. Allowed values: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16.
The format of the generated image. Allowed values: jpeg, png.
The seed for the random number generator.
When set, enables model thinking with the given level ('minimal' or 'high') and includes thoughts in the generation. Omit to disable. Allowed values: minimal, high.
Optional system instruction that steers the model's persona and output style across the request. Leave blank to omit; when provided, it is sent as the system instruction to Gemini (or as a system message on OpenAI-compatible providers).
OutputReady

Your output will appear here

Complete the inputs, then click Run.

Specifications

Pricing

Base price
$0.05 / run

Context & modalities

Input
Schema-defined
Output
image

Capabilities

Chat
Not supported
Vision
Not supported
Reasoning
Not supported
Structured output
Not supported
Function calling
Not supported
Audio input
Not supported

Access

Provider
Google
Model ID
google/nano-banana-lite
Execution
async
API
Unified Run API
Endpoint
/v1/run

API README

Nano Banana Lite

google/nano-banana-lite creates polished images from written art direction with the fast, efficient profile of the Nano Banana Lite family. Its multimodal visual understanding connects the written request to the source or intended scene, allowing practical creative changes without a long sequence of manual operations. This combination makes the model a practical choice when the creative outcome depends on those qualities rather than on a generic media conversion.

For production work with google/nano-banana-lite, the lightweight generation profile suits social creative, concept boards, illustration, and routine production variants where turnaround and cost matter alongside visual quality. The result is most reliable when the source material and creative brief clearly describe the intended subject, progression, visual or sonic character, and the qualities that must remain unchanged.

Highlights

Fast visual synthesis supports rapid concept exploration and high-volume image creation.

Prompt understanding composes subjects, settings, styles, lighting, and text from natural language.

Visual consistency maintains coherent objects, spatial relationships, and design intent.

Typography rendering places readable words and graphic elements inside the image.

Pricing

Billing unitPrice
Per request$0.048375

When to Use

✅ Good fit❌ Consider alternatives
The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended outputA different input modality or model route is required
A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipelineA synchronous, interactive editor is essential
The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or formatThe project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema
Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structureExact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory
A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverableEditable source layers or a native project file are required

Prompt Guide

For generation, state the intended result first, then add the subject or source treatment, progression, style, and delivery constraints. Keep one creative variable per phrase, use the documented field names for controls, and change one setting at a time when comparing results.

{
  "aspect_ratio": "21:9",
  "output_format": "png",
  "prompt": "An action shot of a black lab swimming in an inground suburban swimming pool. The camera is placed meticulously on the water line, dividing the image in half, revealing both the dogs head above water holding a tennis ball in it's mouth, and it's paws paddling underwater."
}

Technical Specs

SpecValue
Model IDgoogle/nano-banana-lite
Inputsaspect_ratio, output_format, prompt, seed, system_prompt, thinking_level
Required inputsprompt
Output fieldscontent_type, url
ExecutionAsync (submit, then poll for result)
Aspect Ratio21:9 / 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 5:4 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 9:16
Output Formatjpeg / png

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OpenAI-compatible endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.

Production API
Unified Run API endpoint
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run
Model ID
google/nano-banana-lite
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
  -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
  "model": "google/nano-banana-lite",
  "prompt": "An action shot of a black lab swimming in an inground suburban swimming pool. The camera is placed meticulously on the water line, dividing the image in half, revealing both the dogs head above water holding a tennis ball in it's mouth, and it's paws paddling underwater.",
  "output_format": "png"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
run_id=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .id)
for attempt in $(seq 1 120); do
  status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
  case "$status" in completed|failed|timeout) break ;; esac
  sleep 2
  result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
    "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/$run_id")
done
status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
[ "$status" = completed ] || { echo "Generation ended: $status" >&2; exit 1; }
printf '%s\n' "$result"

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