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Nano Banana API for image generation & editing.
Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro from about $0.02 per image, 40–60% below Replicate list price. One REST API, and credits come back on a confirmed failure.
- From about $0.02 per image
- 40–60% below Replicate list price
- 20 free credits on signup
Independent API service. Not affiliated with Google. USD at the Pro plan rate.
Explore the Playground
Nano Banana 2 quickstart · 9 credits ≈ $0.04 / image
ACTUAL API OUTPUTTEXT TO IMAGE
Made with Nano Banana 21024 × 1024 · 9 credits ≈ $0.04 · JPEG
Models & pricing
Nano Banana API
Models & pricing.
Credits per image with the dollar equivalent at the Pro plan rate, next to Replicate’s list price for the same model and size.
| Model | Output size · price per image | Model details |
|---|---|---|
| Nano BananaEveryday text-to-image generation |
| View model |
| Nano Banana 2Selectable 1K, 2K & 4K output |
| View model |
| Nano Banana ProDetailed image generation from 1K |
| View model |
USD at the Pro plan rate, 10,000 credits for $44.90; other plans differ. Replicate list prices checked . The quickstart below uses Nano Banana 2 at 1024 × 1024.
Plan your usage
Estimate your image
generation cost.
Choose a model, output size, and image count. Your estimate uses the same credit prices as generation.
View credit packs & expiryDeveloper quickstart
How to use
the Nano Banana API.
Start with Nano Banana 2 in Python, JavaScript, or cURL. Follow the request through to a downloaded image.
Read the full API quickstart- 01Create an API key
Keep your key on your server.
- 02Submit your image request
Save the returned task ID.
- 03Check status & download
Get the result from the original task.
CHOOSE AN EXAMPLE PROMPT
A small yellow origami banana on a clean pale blue tabletop, soft natural studio light, minimalist product photograph, no text, no watermark.
Nano Banana 21024 × 10249 credits / image
Open in Playground Explore the setup first. Credits are used when you generate.
# Save this key before submitting. Reuse it for retries.
export REQUEST_KEY='YOUR_PERSISTED_UNIQUE_REQUEST_KEY'
curl 'https://nanobanana-api.com/api/ai/image/generate' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NANO_BANANA_API_KEY" \
-H "Idempotency-Key: $REQUEST_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"provider": "ai-relay",
"model": "nano-banana-2",
"prompt": "A small yellow origami banana on a clean pale blue tabletop, soft natural studio light, minimalist product photograph, no text, no watermark.",
"resolution": "1024x1024",
"numOutputs": 1,
"watermark": false
}'YOUR KEY STAYS ON YOUR SERVER
Your API workspace
Manage keys, track requests
& download images.
Keep your API keys, request history, and generated images in one account. Return to your work from the dashboard.
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY / SAMPLE GALLERYResume your original request
The Nano Banana 2 playground keeps your request so you can check the original task after refreshing the page.
Open the playgroundDownload completed images
Find your images in Assets. Nano Banana 2 quickstart downloads require your session or API key. Save your files before they expire.
Explore your assetsWhat is Nano Banana API?
Nano Banana API is an independent service for generating and editing images with Nano Banana models. Create an account, get your own API key, and send image requests from your application. This service is not operated by Google.
How much does Nano Banana API cost?
Nano Banana costs 5 credits per image, about $0.022 at the Pro plan rate. Nano Banana 2 starts at 9 credits ($0.04) for 1K output and Nano Banana Pro at 20 credits ($0.09). That is 40–60% below Replicate list prices. Use the calculator above to estimate your usage, then visit Pricing for credit packs and expiry terms.
Can I try Nano Banana API for free?
New accounts receive 20 signup credits. Nano Banana costs 5 credits per image; the Nano Banana 2 quickstart uses 9. Generation uses the credits available in your account. You can review examples and code before purchasing credits.
How do I get a Nano Banana API key?
Sign in, open API Keys, and create a key. Keep it in your server environment and pass it as a Bearer token. You can revoke a key from the same page. Your project API key is different from a Google AI Studio key.
Which Nano Banana model should I choose?
Compare the models offered by this service in the table above. Nano Banana supports everyday generation and editing; Nano Banana 2 has 1K, 2K and 4K profiles; Nano Banana Pro has 2K and 4K profiles. The quickstart demonstrates Nano Banana 2 at 1024 × 1024. Available options depend on the model and workflow.
Is this an OpenAI-compatible API?
Image generation uses our asynchronous REST API, not the OpenAI images endpoint. Submit a request, save the task ID, then check the task until it finishes. The examples above show the request, status and download steps.
What happens if a request is interrupted?
The Nano Banana 2 quickstart uses an idempotency key so retries return the original task. Keep the same key and request body. An interrupted connection does not mean generation failed. The playground saves the request in your browser so you can continue checking it.
Where do I find my generated images?
Completed images appear in Assets. The managed Nano Banana 2 flow returns protected download URLs that work with your login session or project API key. Download results before their expiry; this flow retains task media for 30 days.
From your first request onward
Build your first
Nano Banana API integration.
Review the model pricing, create your API key, and follow the quickstart from request to downloaded image.
Nano Banana API is an independent service. Not affiliated with Google.