Say hello to Nano Banana: the internet-breaking AI image editor now available in Envato ImageEdit

What do you get when you cross fruit with freakishly advanced AI? Apparently, the biggest thing to happen to image editing since layers. Meet Nano Banana — the code name for what’s now officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Preview. 

Google’s community-hyped model has just landed inside Envato ImageEdit, available for every Envato subscriber. That means you’ve got access to an image generator many are aptly calling pure magic. It’s fast, powerful, and dangerously fun. The kind of AI that makes other models go, “Wait, you can do that?”

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet over the last few days, you’ll be well aware of the buzz surrounding Nano Banana, so to say we’re stoked to bring it to you is an understatement.

Let’s find out more.

What is Nano Banana, and why are people losing their minds over it?

Nano Banana (yes, we’re still not over the name either) is the codename for Google DeepMind’s newest image editing model. It works inside Gemini and does something most models still can’t: context-aware, mask-free, natural language edits — and it’s shockingly good at it.

You can:

• Inpaint and outpaint with photo-real accuracy
• Type things like “make it golden hour” or “give them a leather jacket,” and it just happens
• Restore black-and-white images to lifelike color
• Expand an image beyond its borders like it was always that wide
• Remove distractions with freaky realism
• And it all happens in a few seconds flat

It’s not just a top editor — it’s now also ranked #1 in both the Image Edit and Text-to-Image arenas.

So, a big day for AI, essentially. And you’ve got an all-access pass.

Your new creative superpower, in action

We try to avoid the word superpower — but when you see it in action, or even better, play with it yourself, it’s clear this is a big leap forward. So, we’ll allow ourselves this indulgence. 

Here’s a sample of what you can do with it:

• Fashion designers and stylists are changing outfits with a line of text (“swap denim jacket for trench coat”) and keeping facial identity consistent across edits.
• eCommerce creatives are adding and staging products with perfect lighting — no reshoots, no masks.
• Social media teams are turning dull office shots into cinematic vibes with a single phrase.
• Photographers are restoring old family portraits with tear-jerking realism.

It’s not just fast, it’s reliable. Creatives are reporting that many of their prompts are accurate on the first try — no fiddling required.

And the best part? You don’t have to go anywhere new — it’s all built into Envato ImageEdit, right where you already work.

How to use Nano Banana (and start editing like a pro)

Nano Banana is now part of your Envato toolkit. If you’re an Envato subscriber, you’re already set. No new subscription needed, no extra fees, just another new tool for you to go make magic with.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Head to Envato ImageEdit.
This is your launchpad. Once you’re there, look at the top menu — hover over ImageEdit, and you’ll see a dropdown appear with “Banana”. Click that… and voilá! You’re in. 

2. Upload an image.
Choose a file you want to tweak, improve, or completely reimagine.

3. Start editing with Nano Banana.
Erase and replace elements, generate similar results, or upscale and expand your image with a few clicks. It’s like Photoshop on autopilot — but still totally in your control.

Prompt tips for best results

1. Upload reference Images
   Upload 1–3 high-quality images that you want to edit. The AI will use these as a base for your modifications.
2. Describe your changes
   Write a clear description of what you want to change. For example: “Change the background to a sunset beach” or “Make the lighting more dramatic.”
3. Generate & iterate
   Click “Generate Changes” to create your edited image. You can then add the result back to your references and refine further.
4. Image actions
   Hover over generated images to download them, view them in fullscreen, add them back to references, or delete them from your workspace.

Pro tips:

• Use clear, high-resolution images
• Be specific in your descriptions
• Try different variations of your prompt
• Use generated images as references for further edits

Why it matters for every Envato subscriber

At Envato, we’re all about helping creators go further. That’s why this is big. With Nano Banana:

• Designers can concept visuals faster than ever
• Brands can test style variations on the fly
• Teams can iterate without burning time on file prep

Pair it with Envato templates, stock photography, or our full stack of powerful AI tools, and you’ve got a dream workflow.

As DeepMind put it: “You can now natively produce, edit and refine visuals with new levels of reasoning, control and creativity.” 

That’s not just hype — it’s a genuinely new level of image interaction.

FAQs

What is Nano Banana, and how is it different from Photoshop? 

Nano Banana is a text-to-edit AI model inside Gemini that doesn’t need layers, brushes, or selections. Just describe the change you want, and it handles the rest.

Is Nano Banana included in my Envato subscription?
Yes! If you’re an active Envato subscriber, Nano Banana is already part of your toolkit. No extra cost, no extra login — just head to ImageEdit and start creating.

Where do I find Nano Banana in ImageEdit?
Go to Envato ImageEdit, hover over the ImageEdit tab in the top menu, and you’ll see “Banana” in the dropdown. Click that and you’re in.

Do I need to install anything?
Nope. Nano Banana runs entirely in your browser, directly within the ImageEdit tool. No downloads, no setup.

What kinds of edits can I make with Nano Banana?
You can erase and replace objects, change backgrounds, adjust lighting, generate similar image variants, and upscale or expand images — all with text prompts and reference images.

Can I use it on commercial projects?
Yes! Just like other Envato assets, anything you create with Nano Banana is covered under your subscription license.

That’s enough from us. Go have some fun.