5 min readJan 3, 2026

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As you may know, Google’s Nano Banana image model is built for speed, flexibility, and creativity. It excels at generating AI images quickly, experimenting with styles, and editing existing images with surprising accuracy.

But like any AI image tool, the quality of the output depends heavily on how you prompt it.

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In this article, I’ll share 100+ Nano Banana prompt styles you can experiment with right away. You’re welcome to copy and paste any prompt directly, but the bigger goal is to help you understand why they work so you can adapt them for your own ideas. Think of this as a practical launch pad, not just a prompt dump.

Before jumping in, here are 5 tips for getting better results with Nano Banana:

1. Be explicit about the subject and scene. Vague prompts produce generic images.
2. Describe composition and framing, not just the idea.
3. Use clear style references (photo, illustration, product shot, etc).
4. When editing images, give direct, instruction-style commands.
5. Iterate quickly. Small wording changes often produce big improvements.

Now let’s get into the styles and prompts…

Realistic Photography

Create lifelike photos with natural lighting, framing, and authentic detail.

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• Realistic selfie, natural window light, iPhone-style framing, soft shadows, true-to-life skin tones
• 80s Kodak film photo, slight grain, warm colors, candid snapshot feel
• National Geographic wildlife photography, ultra-detailed, natural habitat, telephoto lens
• Street photography, candid moment, shallow depth of field, urban background
• Studio portrait, neutral backdrop, soft key light, professional headshot look
• Golden-hour outdoor portrait, backlit sunlight, warm highlights
• Documentary-style photo, unposed, natural expressions, realistic color grading
• Travel photography, wide-angle lens, dramatic landscape, realistic lighting
• Lifestyle photo, cozy indoor scene, natural light, authentic atmosphere
• Black-and-white portrait, high contrast, timeless editorial style

***Looking for more styles? ***See the full list of prompts here.

Product & Ecommerce Images

Generate clean, high-converting product visuals for websites and ads.

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• Product on clean white background, soft shadow, ecommerce-ready
• Luxury product shot, black reflective surface, dramatic lighting
• Skincare product on marble countertop, natural window light
• Fashion accessory flatlay, neutral tones, balanced composition
• Product on sandy beach, soft morning light, lifestyle branding
• Floating product hero shot, minimal background, studio lighting
• Tech product on futuristic podium, neon accents, CGI look
• Jewelry macro shot, shallow depth of field, premium feel
• Coffee mug lifestyle photo, warm tones, cozy setting
• Product packaging mockup, realistic scale, clean branding

Illustration, Art & Stylized Looks

Explore creative illustration styles from pixel art to 3D characters.

• Pixel art style, 16-bit retro game aesthetic
• Hand-drawn line art, clean outlines, minimal shading
• Watercolor illustration, soft edges, pastel colors
• 3D cartoon character, Pixar-style proportions, soft lighting
• Claymation-style character, textured surfaces, playful mood
• Comic book illustration, bold ink lines, high contrast
• Flat vector illustration, modern UI-friendly style
• Oil painting style, visible brushstrokes, dramatic lighting
• Cyberpunk neon illustration, futuristic city, glowing lights
• Children’s book illustration, whimsical, warm color palette

Posters, Covers & Content Creation

Design eye-catching visuals for media, marketing, and social content.

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• Movie poster, cinematic lighting, dramatic typography
• Music album cover, minimalist design, emotional mood
• YouTube thumbnail, bold subject, high contrast, clickable framing
• Photo booth grid, 2x2 layout, playful expressions
• Magazine cover, editorial portrait, headline space at top
• Book cover design, centered subject, clean typography area
• Event poster, bold colors, modern layout
• Instagram carousel cover image, clean composition
• Travel postcard design, scenic image, nostalgic vibe
• Retro concert poster, grainy texture, bold fonts

Photo Editing & Image Remixing

Edit, enhance, and transform existing images with precise instructions.

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• Take these two photos and create a picture of them together
• Replace background with a modern city skyline, realistic shadows
• Change lighting to golden hour, warm highlights, soft shadows
• Remove background distractions, clean and seamless result
• Enhance portrait skin tones, natural retouching, no plastic look
• Convert photo to cinematic color grading, teal and orange tones
• Change interior decor style to modern minimalist
• Turn photo into realistic painting while preserving facial features
• Add depth of field blur to background only
• Adjust composition to tighter crop, professional framing
• Restore old photo, improve clarity, reduce noise

Infographics & Diagrams

Turn information, data, and ideas into clear, visual storytelling.

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• Vertical timeline infographic, clean layout, minimal icons
• Process flow diagram, step-by-step arrows, labeled sections
• Comparison chart, side-by-side layout, clear headings
• Educational diagram, annotated elements, white background
• Statistical infographic, bar charts, and icons, balanced spacing
• Mind map visualization, central concept with connected branches
• Whiteboard-style explanation, hand-drawn lines, clean structure
• Line-art infographic, thin strokes, minimal color palette
• Concept diagram, geometric shapes, labeled components
• Roadmap visualization, milestones with dates and icons
• Scientific illustration, accurate labels, clean presentation
• Explainer graphic, simple visuals, high readability