ViviNova (Vivid + Nova) AI image generator transforms your text prompts into stunning, vivid visuals instantly. Create social media graphics, marketing content, or creative artwork — no design skills needed.
Nano Banana AI Image Models
Explore the Nano Banana family for fast iteration, free-tier access, and a smoother path from experimentation to higher-quality output.
Models
Nano Banana Free vs. Pro — Which Tier Fits Your Workflow?
The Nano Banana family covers two distinct tiers of Google Gemini-powered image generation. The core question is straightforward: do you need zero-cost access for experimentation and everyday use, or professional 4K output with multi-reference input for client-facing work?
| Feature | Nano Banana Free | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI Engine | Google Gemini 2.5 | Google Gemini 3 Pro |
| Cost | 0 credits | 15 credits |
| Max Resolution | Standard | Up to 4K |
| Text-to-Image | Yes | Yes |
| Image-to-Image | Yes | Yes |
| Image Editing | Yes | No |
| Multi-Image Input | No | Up to 8 references |
| Login Required | No | Yes |
Both tiers share the same interface on ViviNova, so switching between them requires no learning curve. Workflows and prompt patterns transfer directly from Free to Pro.
When the Free Tier Is All You Need
Nano Banana Free runs on Gemini 2.5 and costs nothing — no credits, no login, no usage caps. It supports text-to-image, image-to-image, and AI editing in a single tool. For social media graphics, blog headers, brainstorming concepts, and learning prompt techniques, the free tier delivers more than enough quality. It also includes an editing mode that Nano Banana Pro does not offer, making it the better choice when you need to modify specific parts of an existing image with natural language instructions.
When to Upgrade to Nano Banana Pro
Nano Banana Pro becomes the right choice when your output will be viewed at large sizes, used in print, or presented to clients. The Gemini 3 Pro engine produces sharper details, more accurate colors, and better structural coherence in complex scenes. The 4K resolution (up to 4096px) eliminates the need for upscaling, and the 8-image reference system lets you guide generation with brand assets, style references, or existing artwork — critical for maintaining visual consistency across a campaign or product line.
A Practical Workflow Across Both Tiers
The most credit-efficient approach combines both Nano Banana models in a staged workflow. Use Nano Banana Free for initial prompt exploration and concept validation at zero cost — generate as many variations as you need without watching a credit balance. Once you identify a direction, switch to Nano Banana Pro for the final high-resolution output with precise stylistic control via reference images. This way, experimentation never consumes credits, and you invest only in the images that will actually ship. For projects that demand even higher photorealism beyond what Nano Banana Pro offers, the upgrade path continues to Imagen 4 and Seedream 4.5.