🆕 Nano Banana2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash) Now Available!
The new benchmark for value. Usage is identical to Nano Banana Pro.
- Great Value: Only $0.03/image, cheaper than Pro
- 4K Quality: Supports 1K, 2K, 4K resolutions
- Full Features: Text-to-image + image editing, compatible with OpenAI SDK and Google native format
🎁 Free Trial
Register and get $0.05 credit to test Nano Banana2
🚀 Live Demo
AI Images - Try instantly, no code required
Prerequisites
Get API Key
Login to laozhang.ai console to get your API key
Configure Billing Mode
Edit token settings and select one of these billing modes (same price):
- Pay-per-use Priority (Recommended): Use balance first, auto-switch when insufficient
- Pay-per-use: Direct charge per request, best for strict budget control
Both modes have identical pricing at $0.03/image, only the billing method differs.

Model Overview
Nano Banana2 is LaoZhang API’s custom name for Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview (gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview) model. Built on the latest Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture, it delivers high-quality output with better value.
Nano Banana2 usage is identical to Nano Banana Pro - just replace the model name with gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.
📋 Nano Banana Model Comparison
| Model | Model ID | Billing | LaoZhang API Price | Resolution | Speed | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro | gemini-3-pro-image-preview | Per-use | $0.05/image | 1K/2K/4K | ~10s | Most intelligent, complex instructions |
| Nano Banana2 | gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview | Per-use | $0.03/image | 1K/2K/4K | ~10s | Best value, high quality |
| Nano Banana | gemini-2.5-flash-image | Per-use | $0.025/image | 1K (fixed) | ~10s | Basic, stable & reliable |
🚀 Quick Start: OpenAI Compatible Mode
Curl Example
Python SDK Example
🎨 Image Editing
Nano Banana2 also supports image editing, with usage identical to Pro. Simply include reference images and editing instructions in your request, using model namegemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.
For more image editing features (multi-image fusion, 4K output, Google native format, etc.), see the Nano Banana Pro Image Editing docs and replace the model name with
gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview.📖 Complete Usage Guide
Nano Banana2 API calls are identical to Nano Banana Pro, including OpenAI compatible mode and Google native format. Simply replace the model name from
gemini-3-pro-image-preview to gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview - no other code changes needed.Pro Text-to-Image Guide
4K resolution, Google native format, multiple aspect ratios, complete code examples
Pro Image Editing Guide
Style transfer, multi-image fusion, 4K HD editing, URL input method
Token Management
Create and manage your API tokens
Pricing
View detailed pricing and billing information
❓ FAQ
What's the difference between Nano Banana2 and Nano Banana Pro?
What's the difference between Nano Banana2 and Nano Banana Pro?
| Feature | Nano Banana Pro | Nano Banana2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | gemini-3-pro-image-preview | gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview |
| Technology | Gemini 3 Pro | Gemini 3.1 Flash |
| Resolution | 1K/2K/4K | 1K/2K/4K |
| Price | $0.05/image | $0.03/image |
| API Usage | Identical | Identical |
How to migrate from Pro to Banana2?
How to migrate from Pro to Banana2?
Just change one line of code: replace the model name from
gemini-3-pro-image-preview to gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview. Everything else stays the same.Does Banana2 support Google native format?
Does Banana2 support Google native format?
Yes, fully supported! Use this endpoint:Supports custom aspect ratios (10 options) and resolutions (1K/2K/4K), same usage as Pro.
Does Banana2 support image editing?
Does Banana2 support image editing?
Yes! Full text-to-image and image editing features. See the Pro Image Editing docs for details.
📝 Changelog
2026-02: Nano Banana2 Launched
2026-02: Nano Banana2 Launched
🆕 Nano Banana2 Released
- Based on Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture
- Priced at $0.03/image for better value
- Usage identical to Nano Banana Pro
- Supports text-to-image, image editing, 4K resolution