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Nano Banana 2 multi-reference art direction with a perfume product and blue fashion portrait in one creative studio
NANO BANANA 2 · MULTI-REFERENCE CREATION

Nano Banana 2 image generatorTurn references into one visual system

Start from a written idea or assign clear roles to references for the person, product, color, type, and composition. AI Shorts keeps Nano Banana 2 inputs, aspect ratio, resolution, and format in one creative entry point for teams building a connected set of visuals.

Add up to 14 references at once; choose from 15 aspect ratios, 1K–4K resolution, and JPG or PNG.

ONE INPUT SET, MANY CONTROLLED DIRECTIONS

Why Nano Banana 2 fits complex visual work

Useful multi-reference creation is not about piling up material. It gives every input a job in the final image.

14
maximum reference images
15
standard and extreme ratios
4K
highest selectable resolution
2
JPG and PNG formats

SEE THE DIFFERENCE BEFORE YOU CREATE

Core Nano Banana 2 creative capabilities

These five capabilities map to the decisions between collecting source material and delivering the final visual. Each link opens a practical method, prompt, and setting strategy.

Give up to 14 references a clear role

Nano Banana 2 in AI Shorts accepts up to 14 reference images. One can establish identity, another the product silhouette, while others contribute environment, material detail, or layout direction.

As a reference set grows, define what must stay, what may inspire, and what should change. That hierarchy produces a clearer brief than a general request to blend everything.

Multi-reference prompt

Use the face and hairstyle from reference 1, the cobalt coat silhouette from reference 2, and the warm orange wall and side lighting from reference 3. Follow the vertical negative space in reference 4 without copying its text. Keep natural proportions and realistic fabric texture.

ORGANIZATION METHOD

Number the sources
State what reference 1, 2, and 3 contribute so the relationships stay explicit.
Lock identity first
Put the person, product shape, or brand identifiers before style and decoration.
Amber perfume bottle with a cobalt cap in a warm orange architectural setting
Multi-reference synthesis4:3

Keep subject, relationships, and changes clear in long prompts

Nano Banana 2 can follow long creative descriptions with multiple relationships. Structure the subject, action, camera, environment, text, and use case instead of stacking adjectives.

When requirements compete, priority still matters. Start with non-negotiable details, define the main change next, then add visual style and delivery format.

Layered instruction example

Subject: preserve the clear perfume bottle geometry and gold cap. Scene: deep navy velvet platform. Layout: 4:5, product centered low with headline space above. Light: warm rim light from the rear right and a soft fill from the left. Use: premium fragrance social ad.

CREATIVE FOCUS

Lead with constraints
Place protected identifiers early in the prompt and use direct action verbs.
Add atmosphere last
Color and mood should support the subject and layout rather than compete with them.
East Asian woman in a cobalt blue coat standing within warm terracotta architecture
Subject and scene control4:3

Build clear text and multiple languages into the image

Nano Banana 2 improves readable text and multilingual image creation for work that includes headlines, short copy, labels, or information hierarchy. Type can shape the composition from the beginning rather than sit on top at the end.

Keep image text concise and proofread spelling, numbers, and brand information before publishing. State the exact copy, language, placement, and hierarchy for every text block.

Typography prompt

Create a bilingual event poster in acid green and deep black. Set the main headline to “MAKE THE IDEA VISIBLE,” the secondary line to “让想法清晰出现,” and the date “2026.09” at bottom right. Keep every word legible and place the main headline across the upper half.

LAYOUT METHOD

Provide exact copy
Put required text in quotation marks to reduce unintended rewriting.
Define hierarchy
Describe the size and position of the headline, supporting line, label, and date.
Acid green event poster with a clear English headline, Chinese supporting line, and date
Image text and typography4:3

Treat 1:8 through 8:1 as native canvases

AI Shorts offers 15 Nano Banana 2 aspect ratios, including the familiar square, landscape, and portrait formats plus 1:4, 1:8, 4:1, and 8:1.

An extreme canvas is not a stretched standard image. Describe the visual path, subject position, and negative space so the scene is recomposed for its final shape.

Ultrawide prompt

Create an 8:1 stage background for a technology launch. Place a low silver installation on the left, connect it with luminous lines toward the brand zone on the right, preserve calm space through the center, and keep edge elements inside the safe area for a continuous display.

COMPOSITION FOCUS

Map the visual path
State where the eye enters, what it passes, and where it should finish.
Protect safe areas
Reserve explicit space for copy, controls, or channel-specific crops.
Ultrawide technology launch stage with a silver installation and cyan-lime light trails
Ultrawide composition8:1

Move one direction from a 1K draft to 4K delivery

Nano Banana 2 in AI Shorts supports 1K, 2K, and 4K resolution with JPG and PNG output. The settings can support a staged process instead of starting every idea at the highest specification.

Use 1K to test framing and color, 2K to review material and text, and 4K for final visual preparation. JPG suits routine publishing, while PNG supports sharper edges and further design work.

Delivery prompt

Create a 16:9 autumn storefront hero with dark brown leather boots on wet stone, a misty forest in the background, and a clear promotional text zone on the right. Confirm the composition at 1K, then produce the selected direction as a 4K PNG.

SPEC STRATEGY

Move from fast to fine
Save heavier specifications for concepts that have already earned another round.
Match format to use
Balance file weight for publishing against edge quality and downstream editing needs.
Detailed leather hiking boots with water droplets on wet stone in a misty autumn forest
High-resolution material detail4K

PUT REFERENCE MATERIAL TO WORK

Who should use the Nano Banana 2 image generator

Nano Banana 2 is especially useful when a job needs relationships to remain consistent across source material, image text, characters, and channel formats.

Brand and product teams

Combine product shape, packaging language, material, and scene references into one direction for product pages, ads, and launches.

Character-led content

Protect facial, hair, and wardrobe identifiers while exploring new environments, framing, and narrative moods.

Posters and explainers

Design short headlines, dates, labels, and information hierarchy together with the scene instead of adding them later.

Campaign localization

Carry one theme across languages, palettes, and channel ratios for different markets and placements.

Social and short-video assets

Extend one idea from square covers to vertical posters and ultrawide banners for thumbnails, first frames, and campaign art.

CHOOSE BY INPUT AND DELIVERY

Nano Banana 2 vs. GPT Image 2 vs. Nano Banana Pro

All three models support generation and reference-led editing, but input scale, canvas boundaries, and best-fit workflows differ. This table compares the current AI Shorts integration.

AreaNano Banana 2GPT Image 2Nano Banana Pro
Reference imagesUp to 14Up to 16Up to 8
Resolution1K / 2K / 4K1K / 2K / 4K with some ratio constraints1K / 2K / 4K
Aspect ratios15 options including 1:8 and 8:116 standard and extended landscape or portrait ratios11 common landscape, portrait, and square ratios
Output controlJPG / PNGGeneration configured by ratio and resolutionJPG / PNG
Workflow focusReference orchestration, image text, extreme ratios, fast iterationMulti-image editing, detail changes, flexible deliveryComplex compositions, premium visuals, professional design exploration

Use this comparison to choose by task, not as a quality ranking from a controlled benchmark. Specifications may change as the product evolves, so test important work with your own source material.

FROM SOURCE MATERIAL TO DELIVERY

Start with Nano Banana 2 in three steps

Define the reference relationships, structure the scene, then choose specifications that match the final channel.

Back to the composer
  1. 01

    Choose a text or reference starting point

    Begin with a blank idea or add up to 14 images and decide what role each source should play.

  2. 02

    Separate protected details from changes

    Order the prompt by subject, action, layout, text, and lighting, with non-negotiable elements first.

  3. 03

    Set ratio, resolution, and format

    Match the canvas to a poster, product page, social cover, or banner before opening the generation workspace.

Nano Banana 2 frequently asked questions

Clear answers about references, image text, aspect ratios, resolution, and model choice.

What is Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 is an image model that balances generation speed, complex instructions, and high-quality output. It is also known as Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and supports text-to-image, reference-led editing, image text, and multi-ratio visual production.

How many reference images can Nano Banana 2 use?

Nano Banana 2 accepts up to 14 reference images per AI Shorts generation. Explain whether each source contributes the subject, styling, material, color, composition, or typography.

Can Nano Banana 2 create posters with text?

Yes. It is suitable for images with headlines, short copy, labels, and multilingual content. Provide exact wording, language, position, and hierarchy, then proofread the final spelling, numbers, and brand details.

Which Nano Banana 2 ratios and resolutions are available?

AI Shorts offers Auto plus 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. Choose 1K, 2K, or 4K with JPG or PNG output.

Does Nano Banana 2 support both generation and image editing?

Yes. Use a text prompt without references to create a new image, or add references and specify what to preserve or change across the subject, environment, material, text, and layout.

How should I choose between Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, and Nano Banana Pro?

Try Nano Banana 2 for reference orchestration, image text, or extreme ratios; compare GPT Image 2 for larger reference sets and detailed edits; and evaluate Nano Banana Pro for complex premium visual work. Test with your own material before standardizing a workflow.

How do I use Nano Banana 2 in AI Shorts?

Enter a prompt in the page composer, add references when needed, choose the ratio, resolution, and format, then submit. AI Shorts carries Nano Banana 2, the brief, and selected settings into the image generation workspace.

Turn scattered references into one clear visual system

Move from the first concept to a connected direction across people, products, typography, and channel-ready canvases.

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