Best edit prompt
State what should remain unchanged before describing the new change. This improves controlled edits.
- Preserve identity and pose
- Change clothing or background
- Keep lighting consistent
- Avoid unrelated edits
Nano Banana 2.1 Image to Image
Edit images with Nano Banana 2.1 image-to-image
Upload a reference image and describe the change you want. Nano Banana 2.1 image-to-image is useful for product edits, outfit changes, background updates, and style variations.
Quick facts
- Upload a source image as visual reference.
- Tell the model what to change and what to preserve.
- Useful for ecommerce, portraits, ads, and concept art.
- Keep prompts short and explicit for controlled edits.
Good use cases
Use image-to-image for product detail preservation, outfit swaps, background replacement, style transfer, and campaign variations.
Prompt example
Preserve the person, pose, face, and camera angle. Replace the jacket with a realistic yellow raincoat, keep the background and lighting unchanged.
FAQ
Can Nano Banana 2.1 edit existing images?
Yes. Use image-to-image mode, upload a reference image, and describe the exact change.
How do I keep the subject consistent?
Explicitly say what to preserve: identity, pose, product shape, camera angle, lighting, or background.
What images work best?
Clear images with one main subject usually produce the most controlled edits.