The Nano Banana is a popular new feature in the Google Gemini app, powered by the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, which has gone viral for its creative image-editing and image-generation abilities.
What Is It?
Nano Banana lets users upload a photo (or write a description) and transform it into a realistic 3D miniature figure, like a collectible toy.
The results look like toy figurines with packaging, lighting, textures, and a decorative base—similar to high-quality action figures.
The figurine often appears in a realistic setting, like on a desk or inside a display case, adding to the collectible feel.
It’s free to use through the Gemini app or Gemini AI Studio, and you don’t need any design skills—just a photo and a good text prompt.
The trend caught on quickly: within a short time, the app got over 10 million new users and 200 million+ images were generated.
Despite the name, “Nano Banana” isn’t about bananas. It’s a nickname for turning your photo into something cute, toy-like, or fantasy-themed using AI.
How to Make Your Own Nano Banana 3D Figurine
Open Google Gemini or Google AI Studio.
Upload any photo you want to transform.
Copy and paste this prompt:
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk.
The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine.
Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.”
Click Generate and wait a few seconds for your 3D figurine image.
Check the result and if needed, change the prompt or upload a new photo for another try.
5 Viral Prompts to Try in Google Gemini
Here are five fun prompts you can use with your photos to join the Nano Banana trend:
1. The ‘Commercialized Figurine’ Prompt
This was the first viral prompt that started it all. It makes your photo look like a professionally-made collectible figure, with packaging.
Prompt:
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base with no text on the base.
The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.”
2. The ‘Action Figure You’ Prompt
A playful version where you become a toy-like action figure inside a toy box.
Prompt:
“Take this photo of me and turn me into a collectible figurine inside a toy box. The box should include a clear window to show the figurine, bold graphics, and my name on the packaging. Style the figurine in a fun, toy-like way, but keep my likeness recognizable.”
3. The ‘Famous Painting’ Prompt
Put yourself inside a famous painting by matching its artistic style.
Prompt:
“Take this photo of me and insert me into Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Paint me in the same expressionist style, with bold swirling colors and dramatic brushstrokes.
Place me standing on the bridge alongside the central screaming figure, blending seamlessly into the eerie, emotional atmosphere of the painting.”
(You can swap ‘The Scream’ for any other painting like Starry Night or Mona Lisa.)
4. The ‘Time Travel Look’ Prompt
See yourself in a past decade’s fashion and setting.
Prompt:
“Take this photo of me and transform me into a 1980s character, with big hair, neon clothes, and a retro mall arcade in the background. Update my clothing, hairstyle, and background to match the era.”
(You can pick the 70s, 90s, or any other decade instead.)
5. The ‘Pet Hero’ Prompt
Turn your pet into a cute or epic character, like royalty or a hero.
Prompt:
“Turn this cat (or dog) into a whimsical figurine of a royal feline, wearing a tiny crown, sitting regally on a velvet throne, placed on a wooden base with gold accents.”
