Imagen 2 Lite (also known as Nano Banana 2 Lite) is Google's fastest and most cost-effective image generation model, released in July 2026. Designed for high-throughput, high-speed, and large-scale deployment scenarios, it is available on Google AI Studio, Gemini API, and Gemini Enterprise AI Agent Platform.
Core Features
- Ultra-fast text-to-image: Generates images from text in just 4 seconds, supporting interactive prototyping and rapid visual sketching
- Ultra cost-effective: Only $0.034 per 1,000 images, dramatically reducing creative experimentation costs
- Image editing: Supports instruction-based image editing with reference image uploads for local repainting
- Character consistency: Maintains character appearance consistency across multi-image generation
- Text rendering: Clear, readable text within images, supporting data chart scenarios
- Multi-platform: Available on Google AI Studio web, Gemini mobile app, and API
Use Cases
Ideal for high-frequency, cost-sensitive commercial scenarios including ad marketing creative iteration, social media graphics generation, short video static asset production, and in-app real-time drawing features. Not recommended for print-grade 4K commercial posters or fine illustration work.
Pricing
Freemium model: Google AI Studio offers free trial quota (limited free generations per month), API calls billed at $0.034 per 1,000 images. Model identifier: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image.
How to Access
Official website: Google AI Studio





