How to Write the Best Nano Banana Pro Prompts

Nano Banana Pro prompts 101

Nano Banana Pro prompts are the short text instructions you give Google's Gemini 3 image model so it knows what to create, edit, or fix in a picture. Clear prompts describe the subject, action, setting, style, and quality so the model can produce sharp, on brand visuals for your business.

What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image model for advanced image generation and editing. It focuses on clear text in images, precise editing controls for lighting and camera angle, higher resolution output, and stronger world knowledge than the original Nano Banana model. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

In the Gemini app it appears under the image tools as the "Thinking" option, while Nano Banana is the faster "Fast" option for quick ideas. You can also reach Nano Banana Pro through Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Workspace tools such as Slides and Vids as it rolls out. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

When to use Nano Banana Pro vs Nano Banana

Use Nano Banana Pro when accuracy, text quality, or detailed edits matter more than speed. Use Nano Banana when you are brainstorming lots of rough ideas and do not need perfect text or fine tuning.

Brand-safe social graphics that must match your fonts and tone.
Infographics, diagrams, or maps that need legible labels and numbers.
UI and product mockups where you control layout and text placement.
Marketing images that keep the same people or characters across frames.
Complex edits like changing lighting, time of day, or camera angle.
Blending several photos into one consistent scene.

The mindset for better Nano Banana Pro prompts

Treat prompts as creative briefs, not casual texts. The model reads your words the way a designer would, so gaps, contradictions, or vague phrases show up on screen.

A strong Nano Banana Pro prompt says what you want, what to keep, what to avoid, and where the image will be used.

Core prompt formula

Most Nano Banana Pro prompts can follow a simple pattern: subject, action, setting, style, and technical details. Once you learn this, you can swap pieces in and out instead of starting from scratch each time.

Simple Nano Banana Pro prompt template

Start with this base template for new images:

"Create an image of [subject] [action] in [setting], in the style of [style], framed as [camera / composition], at [quality / aspect ratio] for [channel or use case]."

Step by step: your first Nano Banana Pro prompt

Write the core subject first, such as "a small bakery owner" or "a board game store interior".
Add an action that shows a moment, not just a pose, such as "welcoming a customer" or "hosting a card tournament".
Choose a setting and time, like "on a rainy city street at night" or "in a bright, cozy shop at noon".
Add style and camera notes, such as "cinematic, soft lighting, shallow depth of field, eye level shot".
Finish with where it will live, like "for an Instagram story", "for a website hero image", or "for a slide deck thumbnail".

Vague vs precise Nano Banana Pro prompts

Goal	Weak prompt	Stronger Nano Banana Pro prompts
Instagram promo image	"Make a picture about our sale."	"Create an image of a friendly clothing boutique owner arranging a '40% off fall sale' sign inside a warm, wood accented shop, soft natural light through the window, clean sans serif sale text, 4:5 aspect ratio for Instagram post."
Product catalog visual	"Show our new coffee bags."	"Generate a studio photo of three matte coffee bags standing side by side on a wood table, simple beige background, soft diffused light, front labels clearly readable with placeholder text, 3:2 aspect ratio for website product grid."
Event poster	"Poster for game night."	"Design an event poster for 'Community Game Night' with big bold heading at the top, simple illustration of people playing board games in the center, key details in clear text at the bottom, flat vector style, high contrast colors, 1080x1920 vertical for digital signage."
LinkedIn header	"Banner for my profile."	"Create a LinkedIn cover image that shows a digital marketing consultant in a modern office, city skyline through the window, muted green and cream color palette, space on the right for headline text, wide cinematic crop for LinkedIn banner."
Educational diagram	"Explain marketing funnel."	"Generate a clean infographic of a marketing funnel with four labeled stages, simple icons at each stage, dark green headings, cream background, legible sans serif text, 16:9 aspect ratio, suitable for PowerPoint or Google Slides."

Editing prompts for existing photos

Nano Banana Pro is also a strong photo editor. Instead of describing the whole scene again, tell it what to change and what to keep.

Edit prompt template: "Edit this photo by [change], keep [what stays the same], match [style or reference], for [channel or format]."

Example: "Edit this photo by changing the background to a cozy coffee shop, keep the person and their outfit the same, match warm lifestyle photography style, for a LinkedIn profile image."

Advanced prompt control

Once you are comfortable with the core formula, you can use Nano Banana Pro prompts to control text, layout, lighting, and even multi image blends. You do not need special syntax, just clear natural language.

Controlling text in images

Nano Banana Pro focuses on clean, correctly rendered text on posters, diagrams, and mockups, which is a big upgrade over many older image models. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Say exactly what text should say and where it should appear, such as "headline text at the top" or "button label on the right".
Mention font style in plain language, for example "simple bold sans serif font" or "elegant script style headline".
Limit how many different blocks of text you request in a single prompt if legibility is critical.
Call out language, such as "body text in Spanish" or "labels in both English and French".

Directing composition, camera, and lighting

Nano Banana Pro understands camera and lighting terms, so you can guide the feel of the shot without learning photography the hard way.

Composition: phrases like "centered product on plain background", "rule of thirds composition", or "wide establishing shot" all work.
Camera: use "eye level", "low angle", or "overhead flat lay" to adjust how the viewer sees the scene.
Lighting: try "soft window light", "dramatic side lighting", or "even, shadow free studio lighting" depending on your goal.
Quality: ask for "2K resolution, crisp details" when you plan to reuse the image at larger sizes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Blending and keeping characters consistent

One of Nano Banana Pro's strengths is keeping characters and objects consistent across multiple images and blends. That is useful for story based content, comics, or step by step tutorials. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Describe the main character in detail once, and reuse that description in each prompt.
When blending photos, name which photo should set the style and which elements should be borrowed from the others.
If you need several frames, number them and add small changes, like "Frame 1", "Frame 2", so the model sees the sequence.

What Nano Banana Pro will not do

Nano Banana Pro will refuse harmful, explicit, or unsafe prompts and can still make mistakes with context or clothing, so you should always review outputs with human judgment. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

For brand use, keep prompts aligned with your internal content guidelines and use a review step before publishing anything public.

Prompts for business

Nano Banana Pro prompts become very powerful when you reuse them as small libraries for specific business tasks. Think of them as recipes for your marketing, not one off tricks.

Social and content marketing prompts

"Create a square social media image showing a happy customer unboxing our product at home, natural daylight, our brand colors of deep green and cream in the background elements, space for a short testimonial quote at the top."
"Generate a vertical 9:16 image of a behind the scenes bakery kitchen, baker decorating cupcakes with focus on hands, warm tones, for an Instagram Reel cover image."
"Design a simple carousel cover for a post titled '3 AI tools every local business should try', bold heading text, clean illustration of laptop and storefront, flat vector style, 1080x1080."

You can pair these visuals with a broader content plan that already uses AI in your day to day work, like the ideas in TrueFuture Media's guide to using artificial intelligence in everyday operations. Explore AI in your daily workflow.

Product and offer specific prompts

"Create a clean e commerce product image of our handmade candle on a neutral background, soft shadows, label clearly readable, no extra props, for our Shopify product page hero image."
"Generate three variations of a seasonal promo banner with 'Free delivery this weekend' as the main headline, subtle fall leaves around the edges, brand colors only, wide 16:9 layout for website homepage hero."
"Design a before and after graphic showing a cluttered website analytics dashboard on the left and a clean, organized view on the right, clear labels, for a consulting service landing page."

For more help tying visuals into a full funnel plan, you can borrow frameworks from a digital marketing strategy template or deeper pieces on AI driven search and SEO. Learn how AI search changes your content plan.

Infographics, slides, and internal decks

Because Nano Banana Pro now appears inside Workspace apps like Google Slides and Vids, you can generate visuals right where you present them. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

"Generate a 16:9 slide background that shows a subtle abstract pattern in our brand colors, light texture only, with a clear central area for text, for a quarterly marketing review deck."
"Create a simple funnel style infographic showing awareness, consideration, and purchase stages, with short labels, clear icons, and plenty of white space for editable bullet points."
"Design a friendly illustration of a local shop owner planning their ad budget at a desk, laptop open with simple charts, for an educational workshop slide about small business marketing."

If your brand works with creators, you can also extend Nano Banana Pro prompts into visual storyboards that match your influencer content. A deeper dive on AI and creator work, like an AI influencer guide, can help you connect the dots between visuals and messaging across channels. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Conclusion and next steps

The best Nano Banana Pro prompts are not secret formulas. They are short, honest creative briefs that your future self and your team can reuse.

Start by saving 5 to 10 prompt recipes for your most common tasks, test them across a few campaigns, and keep only the ones that consistently deliver on brand images.

If you want a partner to help you turn Nano Banana Pro into a reliable part of your marketing engine, TrueFuture Media focuses on AI made accessible so your marketing still delivers while your team stays in control.

Nano Banana Pro FAQ

What are Nano Banana Pro prompts?

Nano Banana Pro prompts are the text instructions you type into Google's Gemini powered Nano Banana Pro image tool. They tell the model what to create or edit, including subject, action, setting, style, and quality details, so it can return images that match your needs more closely.

How long should a Nano Banana Pro prompt be?

Most Nano Banana Pro prompts work best at one to three short sentences. That is enough room to describe subject, setting, style, and technical details without confusing the model. If you need a lot of variations, keep the core structure the same and only change a few words each time.

Can I use Nano Banana Pro prompts for client or commercial work?

In many cases, yes, but you should always check Google's current usage terms and your own legal guidance before using Nano Banana Pro images in paid campaigns, packaging, or client projects. When in doubt, treat AI images as draft concepts and pair them with human review and brand checks.

What if Nano Banana Pro ignores part of my prompt?

When the model skips details, simplify your prompt and move the most important instructions to the front. Remove extra adjectives, generate a new version, then add details back one at a time. You can also use editing prompts such as "keep everything the same, but change the background to..." to refine results.

Last updated: November 26, 2025