Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and cheaper image generation tool

Jun 30, 2026

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Google has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, an AI image generator that is faster and more affordable than its predecessor. The tool can produce images in four seconds at a cost of $0.034 per 1,000 images, making it suitable for high-volume workflows.

Nano Banana 2 Lite is the latest version of Google's AI video and image generator, released on Tuesday. It is designed to be faster and more cost-effective than previous versions.
The model can generate images in four seconds and is priced at $0.034 per 1,000 images, appealing to users needing to create content quickly.
This release follows the original Nano Banana and Nano Banana 2, which offered enhanced image realism. Google also has a more advanced and expensive model called Nano Banana Pro.
Nano Banana 2 Lite is optimized for rapid, high-volume workflows, while the original Nano Banana is now considered a legacy model.
Despite concerns over AI-generated content, companies are investing in AI tools for image and video generation, with Google recently partnering with indie studio A24 for $75 million.
Nano Banana 2 Lite is available through Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
Additionally, Google announced a wider release of Gemini Omni Flash, which costs $0.10 per second of video output, and introduced a demo app called Omni Product Studio for creating e-commerce videos from static images.

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Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and cheaper image generation tool

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