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The Ultimate Nano Banana Pro Prompt Collection: 50+ Expert Examples
Matt PantaleoneMatt Pantaleone
AI Tools & Automation
Mar 21, 2026
29 min

The Ultimate Nano Banana Pro Prompt Collection: 50+ Expert Examples

The Ultimate Nano Banana Pro Prompt Collection

Nano Banana Pro (also known as Nano Banana 2) represents Google's most advanced AI image generation capability, integrated into the Gemini ecosystem. This curated collection brings together the best prompts from the community—sourced from X (Twitter), WeChat, and top prompt engineers—organized into actionable categories for your projects.

Whether you're creating photorealistic portraits, stylized aesthetics, or complex creative experiments, these prompts will help you unlock the full potential of the model.


1. Photorealism & Portraits

The following prompts demonstrate Nano Banana Pro's ability to render complex lighting, textures, and era-specific atmosphere with stunning fidelity.

1.1 Celebrity Crowd Composition

Generate complex compositions with multiple recognizable faces and specific lighting conditions.

Celebrity Crowd
Create a hyper-realistic, ultraSharp, full-color large-format image featuring a massive group of celebrities from different eras, all standing together in a single wide cinematic frame. The image must look like a perfectly photographed editorial cover with impeccable lighting, lifelike skin texture, micro-details of hair, pores, reflections, and fabric fibers.

GENERAL STYLE & MOOD: Photorealistic, 8k, shallow depth of field, soft natural fill light + strong golden rim light. High dynamic range, calibrated color grading. Skin tones perfectly accurate. Crisp fabric detail with individual threads visible. Balanced composition, slightly wide-angle lens (35mm), center-weighted. All celebrities interacting naturally, smiling, posing, or conversing.

THE ENVIRONMENT: A luxurious open-air rooftop terrace at sunset overlooking a modern city skyline. Elements include: Warm golden light wrapping around silhouettes. Polished marble.

Source: @SebJefferies

1.2 2000s Mirror Selfie

Generate an authentic early-2000s aesthetic with flash photography and nostalgic elements using structured JSON prompting.

2000s Mirror Selfie
{
  "subject": {
    "description": "A young woman taking a mirror selfie with very long voluminous dark waves and soft wispy bangs",
    "age": "young adult",
    "expression": "confident and slightly playful",
    "hair": {
      "color": "dark",
      "style": "very long, voluminous waves with soft wispy bangs"
    },
    "clothing": {
      "top": {
        "type": "fitted cropped t-shirt",
        "color": "cream white",
        "details": "features a large cute anime-style cat face graphic with big blue eyes, whiskers, and a small pink mouth"
      }
    },
    "face": {
      "preserve_original": true,
      "makeup": "natural glam makeup with soft pink dewy blush and glossy red pouty lips"
    }
  },
  "photography": {
    "camera_style": "early-2000s digital camera aesthetic",
    "lighting": "harsh super-flash with bright blown-out highlights but subject still visible",
    "angle": "mirror selfie",
    "texture": "subtle grain, retro highlights, V6 realism, crisp details, soft shadows"
  },
  "background": {
    "setting": "nostalgic early-2000s bedroom",
    "elements": [
      "chunky wooden dresser",
      "CD player",
      "posters of 2000s pop icons",
      "hanging beaded door curtain",
      "cluttered vanity with lip glosses"
    ]
  }
}

Source: @ZaraIrahh

1.3 Victoria's Secret Style Photoshoot

Create high-glamour, backstage-style fashion photography with intricate costume details.

Victoria's Secret Photoshoot
Create a glamorous photoshoot in the style of Victoria's Secret. A young woman (Keep the face of the person 100% accurate from the reference image) stands almost sideways, slightly bent forward, during the final preparation for the show. Makeup artists apply lipstick to her (only her hands are visible in the frame). She is wearing a corset decorated with beaded embroidery and crystals with a short fluffy skirt, as well as large feather wings. The image has a "backstage" effect.

The background is a darkly lit room, probably under the podium. The main emphasis is on the girl's face and the details of her costume. Emphasize the expressiveness of the gaze and the luxurious look of the outfit. The photo is lit by a flash from the camera, which emphasizes the shine of the beads and crystals on the corset, as well as the girl's shiny skin. Victoria's Secret style: sensuality, luxury, glamour. Very detailed.

Source: @NanoBanana_labs

1.4 Silicon Valley Business Headshot

Transform casual photos into professional studio headshots using specific camera and lighting specifications.

Business Headshot
Keep the facial features of the person in the uploaded image exactly consistent. Dress them in a professional navy blue business suit with a white shirt. Background: Place the subject against a clean, solid dark gray studio photography backdrop with a subtle gradient, slightly lighter behind the subject and darker towards the edges (vignette effect).

Photography Style: Shot on a Sony A7III with an 85mm f/1.4 lens, creating a flattering portrait compression.

Lighting: Use a classic three-point lighting setup. The main key light should create soft, defining shadows on the face. A subtle rim light should separate the subject's shoulders and hair from the dark background.

Crucial Details: Render natural skin texture with visible pores, not an airbrushed look. Add natural catchlights to the eyes. The fabric of the suit should show a subtle wool texture. Final image should be an ultra-realistic, 8k professional headshot.

Source: WeChat Article

1.5 Emotional Film Photography

Create a cinematic, nostalgic "Kodak Portra" look while maintaining facial consistency.

Emotional Film Photography
Keep the facial features of the person in the uploaded image exactly consistent.

Style: A cinematic, emotional portrait shot on Kodak Portra 400 film.

Setting: An urban street coffee shop window at Golden Hour (sunset). Warm, nostalgic lighting hitting the side of the face.

Atmosphere: Apply a subtle film grain and soft focus to create a dreamy, storytelling vibe.

Action: The subject is looking slightly away from the camera, holding a coffee cup, with a relaxed, candid expression.

Details: High quality, depth of field, bokeh background of city lights.

Source: WeChat Article

1.6 Professional Headshot Creator

Generate a polished profile photo with studio-quality specifications.

A professional, high-resolution profile photo, maintaining the exact facial structure, identity, and key features of the person in the input image. The subject is framed from the chest up, with ample headroom. The person looks directly at the camera. They are styled for a professional photo studio shoot, wearing a premium smart casual blazer in a subtle charcoal gray. The background is a solid '#562226' neutral studio color. Shot from a high angle with bright and airy soft, diffused studio lighting, gently illuminating the face and creating a subtle catchlight in the eyes. Captured on an 85mm f/1.8 lens with a shallow depth of field, exquisite focus on the eyes, and beautiful, soft bokeh. Observe crisp detail on the fabric texture of the blazer, individual strands of hair, and natural, realistic skin texture.

Source: @PavolRusnak

1.7 Hyperrealistic Anime Portrait

Create dramatic spotlight-lit anime-style portraits with high contrast.

Anime Portrait
Generate a hyperrealistic realistic-anime portrait of a female character standing in a completely black background.

Lighting: use a **narrow beam spotlight** focused only on the center of the face. The edges of the light must be sharp and dramatic. All areas outside the spotlight should fall quickly into deep darkness (high falloff shadow), almost blending into the black background.

Hair: long dark hair with some strands falling over the face. The lower parts of the hair should fade into the shadows.

Pose: one hand raised gently to the lips in a shy, hesitant gesture. Eyes looking directly at the camera with a mysterious mood.

Clothing: black long-sleeve knit sweater; the sweater and body should mostly disappear into the darkness with minimal detail.

Overall tone: dark, moody, dramatic, mysterious. High-contrast only in the lit portion of the face.

Source: @SimplyAnnisa

1.8 Museum Art Exhibition Photo

Create a commercial-grade photograph with classical oil painting fusion.

Museum Art Exhibition
A commercial grade photograph of [uploaded reference image] posing inside a high-end museum exhibition space.

Behind them hangs a large, ornate framed classical oil painting. The painting depicts the same person but rendered in a rich, traditional oil painting style with thick, visible impasto brushstrokes, deep textures, and rich color palettes on canvas. Gallery spotlights hit the textured paint surface.

Masterpiece, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting, strong contrast, dramatic shadows, 8K UHD, highly detailed textures, professional photography.

Source: @brad_zhang2024

1.9 Luxury Product Photography

Create floating luxury product shots with sophisticated lighting.

Product: [BRAND] [PRODUCT NAME] - [bottle shape], [label description], [liquid color]

Scene: Luxury product shot floating on dark water with [flower type] in [colors] arranged around it. [Lighting style] creates reflections and ripples across the water.

Mood & Style: [Adjectives], high-end commercial photography, [camera angle], shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background

Source: @AmirMushich

1.10 Compact Camera Screen Display

Create nostalgic photos displayed on vintage compact digital camera screens.

Camera Screen Display
Use facial feature of attached photo. A close-up shot of a young woman displayed on the screen of a compact Canon digital camera. The camera body surrounds the image with its buttons, dials, and textured surface visible, including the FUNC/SET wheel, DISP button, and the "IMAGE STABILIZER" label along the side.

The photo on the screen shows the woman indoors at night, illuminated by a bright built-in flash that creates sharp highlights on her face and hair. The flash accentuates her features against a dim, cluttered kitchen background. The mood is candid, raw, nostalgic, and reminiscent of early 2000s digital camera snapshots. Colors are slightly muted with cool undertones, strong flash contrast, and natural grain from the display.

Scale ratio: 4:5 vertical
Camera: compact digital camera simulation
Lens: equivalent to 28-35mm, Aperture: f/2.8, ISO: 400

Source: @kingofdairyque


2. Creative Visual Experiments

Push the boundaries of composition, crowd generation, minimalism, and conceptual visualization.

2.1 Star Wars "Where's Waldo"

Test the model's ability to handle dense crowds and specific character recognition.

Star Wars Crowd
A where is waldo image showing all Star Wars characters on Tatooine. First one to pull this off. First take. Even Waldo is there.

Source: @creacas

2.2 Recursive Visuals (Droste Effect)

Generate infinite loop logic with self-referential imagery.

Recursive Image
recursive image of an orange cat sitting in an office chair holding up an iPad. On the iPad is the same cat in the same scene holding up the same iPad. Repeated on each iPad.

Source: @venturetwins

2.3 Coordinate Visualization

Generate specific locations and times based purely on latitude/longitude coordinates.

35.6586° N, 139.7454° E at 19:00

Source: Replicate

2.4 Conceptual Visualization

Interpret how specific groups visualize famous landmarks.

How engineers see the San Francisco Bridge

Source: Replicate

2.5 Split View 3D Render

Create 3D renders with realistic left half and wireframe right half.

Split View 3D
Create a high-quality, realistic 3D render of exactly one instance of the object: [Orange iPhone 17 Pro].

Left Half - Full Realism: The left half of the object should appear exactly as it looks in real life - accurate materials, colors, textures, reflections, and proportions. This half must be completely opaque with no transparency and no wireframe overlay.

Right Half - Hard Cut Wireframe Interior: The right half must switch cleanly to a wireframe interior diagram. The boundary between the two halves must be a perfectly vertical, perfectly sharp, crisp cut line. The wireframe must use only two line colors: Primary: white (~80% of all lines), Secondary: a color sampled from the dominant color of the realistic half (<20% of lines).

Strict Single-Object Rule: Render only ONE object in the entire frame.

Source: @michalmalewicz

2.6 USA 3D Diorama

Create isometric 3D dioramas of US landmarks.

USA 3D Diorama
Create a high-detail 3D isometric diorama of the entire United States, where each state is represented as its own miniature platform. Inside each state, place a stylized, small-scale 3D model of that state's most iconic landmark. Use the same visual style as a cute, polished 3D city diorama: soft pastel colors, clean materials, smooth rounded forms, gentle shadows, and subtle reflections.

Each landmark should look like a miniature model, charming, simplified, but clearly recognizable. Arrange the states in accurate geographical layout, with consistent lighting and perspective. Include state labels and landmark labels in a clean, modern font.

Source: @DataExec

2.7 US Map Made of Famous Foods

Create maps where each US state is made from its most iconic food.

US Food Map
create a map of the US where every state is made out of its most famous food (the states should actually look like they are made of the food, not a picture of the food). Check carefully to make sure each state is right.

Source: @emollick

2.8 3D Isometric Home Office

Generate 3D isometric illustrations of home office environments.

3D Home Office
Based on you know about me, generate a 3D isometric colored illustration of me working from home, filled with various interior details. The visual style should be rounded, polished, and playful. --ar 1:1

[Additional details: a bichon frise and 3 monitors]

Source: @dotey

2.9 Emoji Combination

Combine emojis in a Google-style design aesthetic.

Emoji Combination
combine these emojis: 🍌 + 😎, on a white background as a google emoji design

Source: @NanoBanana

2.10 Floating Country Island

Create hyper-realistic floating miniature islands shaped like countries.

Create an ultra-HD, hyper-realistic digital poster of a floating miniature island shaped like [COUNTRY], resting on white clouds in the sky. Blend iconic landmarks, natural landscapes (like forests, mountains, or beaches), and cultural elements unique to [COUNTRY]. Carve "[COUNTRY]" into the terrain using large white 3D letters. Add artistic details like birds (native to [COUNTRY]), cinematic lighting, vivid colors, aerial perspective, and sun reflections to enhance realism.

Source: @TechieBySA


3. Advanced Use Cases

Structured prompts for specific professional applications.

3.1 Ukiyoe Flash Card Design

Create Japanese-style collectible trading cards with holographic effects.

Ukiyoe Flash Card
Core Instruction: A Japanese Ukiyoe style collectible trading card design, vertical composition. The illustration style needs to closely mimic the visual aesthetics of "Demon Slayer", features include: ink outlines with varying thickness, traditional woodblock print color schemes, and dramatic dynamic composition.

Subject Description: The card protagonist is {Character Name} (Title: {Hashira Name/Title}), in a dynamic fighting pose, holding {Weapon Description}. The character is performing {Breathing Style Move Name}, surrounded by {Visual Effect Description}, these effects need to be presented in Traditional Japanese Sumi-e style.

Background and Material: The background needs to blend textured Holographic Foil effect, shimmering beneath the traditional ink elements.

Border: The image should have a decorative border composed of Traditional Japanese Patterns (such as Seigaiha or Asanoha). At the bottom, there is a stylized banner with "{Japanese Kanji Name}" written in ancient Japanese calligraphy.

Source: @MANISH1027512

3.2 Generate Image from Coordinates

Generate historical moments or specific locations from coordinates and time.

Generate Image from Coordinates
Create an image at 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W, on September 11, 2001, at 08:46

Source: @TechieBySA

3.3 Character Cloning

Place multiple instances of a character in realistic environments.

Character Cloning
Based on the uploaded reference character, shoot a real-life scene in a spacious Tokyo girl's apartment—a bright, lived-in studio, spatial proportions close to 1LDK. The room should contain white walls, warm wooden floors, beige curtains, a low bed with soft bedding, a desk with cosmetics, bookshelves, plants, a standing mirror, a rug, scattered personal items, and a compact kitchen area at the back of the room.

Place about thirty characters identical to the reference character (face, hairstyle, clothing all identical to the reference character) in the room, each in a different action or interaction state. Ensure strong layering occlusion: foreground figures partially obscure middle ground figures, background figures appear smaller and present natural perspective falloff.

Source: @tapehead_Lab

3.4 Generate Flowchart from Document

Visualize academic papers or technical documents as diagrams.

Generate Flowchart from Document
The diagram illustrates the process of constructing a Dyson swarm based on the paper Armstrong, S., & Sandberg, A. (2013). Eternity in six hours: Intergalactic spreading of intelligent life and sharpening the Fermi paradox. Acta Astronautica, 89, 1-13.

Source: @anderssandberg

3.5 Toy Disassembly Display

Create exploded view diagrams of toys with transparent shells.

Toy Disassembly Display
There is only one [Astro Boy] toy on the table. The toy is displayed split in half, left and right. The left half of the toy is the normal toy image, and the right half is a transparent shell, clearly showing the internal structure inside, with white lines pointing out what each part is. On the desktop, bright background, blurred table.

Source: @ZeroZ_JQ

3.6 Fluffy Plush Toy

Convert flat vector logos into soft, fluffy 3D objects.

Fluffy Plush Toy
Convert a simple flat vector logo into a soft, fluffy 3D object. Use original colors. The object is completely covered in fur, with hyper-realistic fur texture and soft shadows. It is located in the center of a clean light gray background, floating gently in the air. The style is surreal, tactile and modern, creating a comfortable and playful feeling. Use studio lighting and high-resolution rendering.

Source: @toolfolio

3.7 Crystal Texture Emoji

Create photorealistic objects rendered in crystal/glass materials.

Crystal Texture Emoji
A photorealistic, highly detailed image featuring [a 3D Polaroid camera] rendered in clear, highly polished transparent glass or crystal material. All edges are treated with rounded chamfers and smooth curved surfaces, creating elegant refraction effects under light. The camera is placed slightly tilted, as if floating above a clean, flawless, seamless pale beige or very light gray studio background.

Lighting is bright, clean professional studio light, focusing on highlighting the transparency, specular reflection and refraction characteristics of the glass material. Sharp and delicate highlights appear on the body chamfers, film slot edges and lens rings.

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

3.8 Fluffy Inflatable Toy

Create inflatable-looking toys with soft matte textures.

Fluffy Inflatable Toy
Create a high-resolution 3D rendering of the logo in the attachment, the shape should be an inflatable fluffy object. The shape should appear soft and full, like a plush balloon or inflatable toy. Use a smooth matte texture and add subtle fabric folds and stitching to highlight the inflatable effect. Place it on a simple background (light gray).

Source: @gizakdag

3.9 Children's Literacy Newsletter

Generate educational content with Chinese pinyin annotations.

Children's Literacy Newsletter
Please generate a children's literacy newsletter "Amusement Park", vertical A4, learning newsletter layout, suitable for 5-9 year old children to recognize words and identify objects from pictures.

Newsletter Title: "Amusement Park Literacy Newsletter" - Style: Cross newsletter / Children's learning paper feel, Large, eye-catching, cartoon handwritten font, colorful outline

Center of the picture is a Cartoon Illustration style "Amusement Park" scene with clear object boundaries. Include core activities, supporting facilities, and environmental background.

Must-Draw Objects with Chinese literacy labels (format: Pinyin + Simplified Chinese characters): gōng zuò rén yuán Staff, shòu piào chù Ticket Booth, guò shān chē Roller Coaster, mó tiān lún Ferris Wheel, etc.

Style: Children's picture book style, High Saturation, Warm Tone, 8k resolution, high detail, vector illustration style.

Source: @lxfater

3.10 Golden Quote Card

Create elegant celebrity quote cards with gradient transitions.

Golden Quote Card
A wide celebrity quote card, brown background, serif light gold "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish", small text "——Steve Jobs", a large faint quotation mark in front of the text, character portrait on the left, text on the right, text occupies 2/3 of the picture, character occupies 1/3, character has a gradient transition feeling.

Source: @stark_nico99

3.11 Qingming Shanghe Tu Style

Transform modern scenes into traditional Chinese ink painting style.

Qingming Shanghe Tu Style
A magnificent, highly detailed traditional Chinese ink and color handscroll painting on ancient silk, perfectly mimicking the artistic style, brushwork, and scattered perspective of Zhang Zeduan's masterpiece "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

Center Scene: Overlooking the bustling modern Chicago Riverwalk. The focus is the massive steel bascule bridge with traffic, countless cars, yellow taxis, and CTA buses shuttling across, all depicted with precise traditional brushstrokes.

Environmental Details: On the Chicago River below, modern architectural style cruise ships, water taxis, and kayaks. Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower-style skyscrapers lined along the riverbanks, painted using traditional "Jiehua" architectural painting techniques.

Human Activity: The Riverwalk and sidewalks are crowded with hundreds of small figures in modern casual wear. The whole scene is rich in detail, slightly chaotic, and presented in soft retro earth tones.

Source: @dotey

3.12 Character Deconstruction

Create fashion concept breakdown diagrams with detailed annotations.

Character Deconstruction
Hand-drawn style fashion concept breakdown diagram.

Center: A full-body shot of a stylish, confident, slightly sexy (but not explicit) female character, with a natural and energetic pose.

Surrounding: Structured layout of her key elements:
- Clothing layers—showing coat, underwear, leggings (lace, tulle material), shapewear, and zooming in on detail patterns
- Expression sheet—3-4 facial expressions (neutral, shy, surprised, focused)
- Close-up shots—fabric fold textures, skin details, hand gestures
- Lifestyle and accessories—opened handbag containing daily items: lipstick, perfume, compact powder, hand cream, diary, health supplements
- Material annotations—handwritten style notes next to each item (e.g., "soft lace", "matte leather", "shade #520")

Background: Soft beige or parchment texture, creating a design sketch atmosphere.

Output: 4K HD 2D illustration, combining sexiness and fashion sense. Language: Chinese and English labels.

Source: @cheerselflin


4. Image Editing & Manipulation

Transform existing images with AI-powered editing capabilities.

4.1 Anime to Real Coser

Convert anime characters to realistic cosplay photographs.

Transform anime characters into realistic human cosplay photos while maintaining character identity and costume details.

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

4.2 Old Photo Colorization

Restore and colorize vintage black and white photographs.

Colorize this old black and white photograph with historically accurate colors. Maintain the original composition and atmosphere while adding natural-looking color to people, objects, and backgrounds.

Source: GeminiApp

4.3 Google Maps View of Middle-earth

Transform fictional locations into map-style visuals.

Create a Google Maps style view of Middle-earth showing the major locations from Lord of the Rings with accurate geography and iconic landmarks rendered in the characteristic map style.

Source: @TechHallo

4.4 Minecraft-Style Scene Generation

Create blocky, voxel-style renders of any scene.

Create a Minecraft-style 3D isometric view of [scene description]. Use the characteristic blocky aesthetic, pixel textures, and recognizable game elements. Include appropriate terrain, structures, and characters in the iconic Minecraft visual style.

Source: @tetumemo

4.5 Character Pose Modification

Edit character poses while maintaining style consistency.

Keep the character's appearance, clothing, and art style exactly the same. Reposition them into [new pose description] while maintaining anatomical correctness and consistent shading.

Source: @arrakis_ai

4.6 Virtual Makeup Try-On

Apply virtual makeup while preserving natural skin texture.

Apply the following makeup look to this portrait: [makeup description]. Maintain natural skin texture, realistic lighting, and preserve the subject's facial features and bone structure.

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

4.7 LEGO Minifigure

Create custom LEGO minifigures from character references.

Create a detailed LEGO minifigure based on [character description]. Include the characteristic LEGO styling: cylindrical head, simple face with printed features, torso with printed clothing, arms in standard pose, and legs with printed pants. Use accurate LEGO color palette and include any accessories or props the character would carry.

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

4.8 Gundam Model Figure

Generate detailed Gundam-style mecha model figures.

Create a detailed Gundam model figure in the style of Bandai's High Grade or Master Grade kits. Include characteristic mecha design elements: V-fin antenna, gundam head with face mask, articulated joints, panel line details, and dynamic pose. Use the signature color scheme of [character/model name] with appropriate markers and water slides.

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

4.9 Floor Plan 3D Render

Convert architectural floor plans into 3D visualizations.

Generate a photorealistic 3D render of this floor plan. Show it as a clean architectural visualization with realistic materials, furniture placement, and proper lighting. Style: modern minimalist interior design.

Source: @op7418

4.10 Custom Claw Machine

Create detailed claw machine designs with custom prizes.

Design a custom Japanese UFO catcher (claw machine) featuring [character/theme description]. Include the characteristic glass display case, mechanical claw arm, prize compartment filled with plush toys, ticket dispenser, and illuminated marquee. Style it with [color scheme] and [decorative elements].

Source: @googlejapan


5. Product & Commercial Use

Professional applications for business and marketing.

5.1 Product Packaging Generation

Create detailed product packaging designs.

Product Packaging
Create a professional product packaging design for [product name] with the following specifications:
- Product type: [cosmetics/skincare/food/beverage]
- Brand aesthetic: [luxury/minimalist/playful]
- Primary colors: [color palette]
- Include: front label, back label with ingredients, barcode area, logo placement
- Material finish: [glossy/matte/soft-touch]
- Style: photorealistic product mockup on clean white background

Source: @ZHO_ZHO_ZHO

5.2 ID Photo Creation

Generate professional ID photos from casual selfies.

Create a professional ID photo from this selfie. Subject should have neutral expression, natural appearance, solid colored background (white or light blue), proper lighting with no shadows on face or background. Follow standard ID photo guidelines: frontal view, eyes open, natural color, no glasses, head centered with appropriate spacing.

Source: @songguoxiansen

5.3 Design a Chess Set

Create themed chess sets with custom pieces.

Design a [theme] themed chess set. The King should be [character/design], the Queen should be [character/design], bishops as [design], knights as stylized [animal/design], rooks as [structure], and pawns as [smaller version of theme]. Include a checkered game board with [material/pattern] texture. Style: collectible chess set photography.

Source: @Gdgtify

5.4 Movie Poster Creation

Generate professional movie poster designs.

Create a professional movie poster for [movie title]. Include:
- Main title in cinematic typography
- Key art featuring [main character/scene description]
- Tagline: "[tagline]"
- Studio logos placeholder area
- Cast section: [actor names]
- Release date: [date]
- Style: Hollywood theatrical poster, dramatic lighting, high contrast

Source: @aiehon_aya

5.5 Merchandise Design

Create branded merchandise with product mockups.

Design merchandise items featuring [brand/character] including:
- T-shirt with front and back design
- Tote bag
- Phone case
- Keychain
- Magnet

Style: clean product mockup photography on white or neutral background with soft shadows. Use [color scheme]. Include realistic fabric textures and product details.

Source: @0xFramer

5.6 Jewelry Collection Design

Create photorealistic jewelry collection visuals.

Create a luxury jewelry collection featuring [pieces]. Include:
- Diamond/N gemstone engagement ring
- Pearl necklace
- Gold bracelet
- Sapphire earrings
- Diamond stud earrings

Style: high-end jewelry photography, soft studio lighting, white or velvet background, realistic metal reflections and gemstone sparkle, macro detail shots.

Source: @Gdgtify

5.7 Split-Contrast Style Photo

Create dramatic split-toning effects.

Create a split-contrast style portrait with [left side description] transitioning to [right side description]. The transition should be clean and precise, with distinct lighting and color grading on each side. Style: high-end editorial photography with dramatic contrast.

Source: @fofrAI


6. Gaming & Entertainment

Gaming-related visual content creation.

6.1 Character Relationship Chart

Create visual relationship diagrams for games or stories.

Character Relationship Chart
[Japanese Dating Sim Game] Character Relationship Chart. Includes character names, relationship arrows, affection levels, conflict points. [Romantic Comedy Style]. Total 7 characters.

Source: @KanaWorks_AI

6.2 Otome Game Setting Collection

Generate visual backgrounds for visual novels.

A set of background information for setting the protagonist and supporting characters of an Otome game. Include:
- Main character outfit variations
- Love interest character designs
- Key location backgrounds
- CG scene compositions
- UI elements and choice menus

Source: @KanaWorks_AI

6.3 RPG Character Status UI

Create video game-style character stat screens.

Create an RPG character status screen for [character name]. Include:
- Character portrait (full body illustration)
- Stats display: HP bar, MP bar, STR, DEX, INT, VIT, LUK
- Equipment slots: weapon, armor, accessory
- Skills/abilities list with icons
- Character level and experience bar
- Equipment stats summary

Style: Japanese RPG UI with modern minimalist design, dark theme with accent colors.

Source: @AI_Kei75

6.4 Fighting Game Interface

Create arcade-style fighting game character select screens.

Create a fighting game character select screen featuring [character]. Include:
- Character silhouette with glow effect
- Portrait in fighting stance
- Health bar, special meter
- Round counter
- Character name plate with nationality/fighting style
- VS screen backdrop

Style: classic arcade fighting game aesthetic with modern polish.

Source: @NanoBanana_labs

6.5 Pixar-Style Portrait

Convert photos into Pixar-style 3D character renders.

Transform this portrait into a Pixar-style 3D animated character. Maintain recognizable features while applying characteristic Pixar styling: large expressive eyes, smooth skin, characteristic lighting, and the studio's signature color palette and rendering style.

Source: @NanoBanana_labs


7. Creative & Artistic Applications

7.1 LINE Stamp Image

Create custom LINE sticker packs.

Create a set of LINE stamp characters featuring [character/theme]. Include various expressions and poses:
- Happy, excited
- Sad, crying
- Angry, frustrated
- Surprised, shocked
- Sleeping, tired
- Eating, drinking
- Dancing, celebrating

Style: cute Japanese mobile sticker aesthetic with clean lines, pastel colors, and transparent backgrounds.

Source: @emakiscroll

7.2 Typography Logo Design

Create typographic logo designs.

Design a typography-based logo for [brand name]. Style: [modern/minimalist/vintage/decorative]. Include the text in [font style] with [effects]. Use color palette: [colors]. Include variations for light and dark backgrounds.

Source: @aziz4ai

7.3 Typographic Illustration

Create text-based artistic illustrations.

Create a typographic illustration where the word [word] is formed using [objects/animals/elements]. The objects should naturally form the letter shapes while maintaining their recognizable appearance. Style: creative typography, high detail, professional design portfolio piece.

Source: @Umesh

7.4 Manga Composition

Create manga-style panel layouts.

Create a manga-style comic panel featuring [scene description]. Include:
- Main action panel with dynamic composition
- Character close-ups with dramatic angles
- Speed lines and action effects
- Background art with proper perspective
- Sound effect typography (onomatopoeia)

Style: shonen manga with dynamic poses, dramatic lighting, high-quality illustration.

Source: @namaedousiyoka

7.5 Pirate Wanted Poster

Create vintage wanted poster designs.

Create an old west style wanted poster for [character]. Include:
- Aged paper texture with coffee stains and wear
- Hand-drawn portrait in woodcut style
- "WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE" text
- Bounty amount: $[amount]
- Crime description
- "REWARD" stamp
- Western typography and decorative elements

Style: realistic aged paper, authentic historical styling.

Source: @AI_Kei75

7.6 Educational Comic

Create educational content in comic format.

Create an educational comic strip explaining [topic]. Style: educational manga/manhua hybrid. Include:
- Friendly character guide/narrator
- Clear visual explanations of concepts
- Step-by-step process illustrations
- Quiz/review section at end
- Age-appropriate art style

Format: multi-panel vertical scroll or page format.

Source: @op7418

7.7 Glass Bottle Souvenir

Create photorealistic glass bottle souvenirs.

Create a photorealistic glass bottle souvenir featuring [design/theme]. Include:
- Transparent glass material with realistic refraction
- Liquid fill level with appropriate color
- Custom label with [design elements]
- Cap or cork detail
- Condensation droplets on surface
- Soft shadow and studio lighting

Style: high-end product photography.

Source: @NanoBanana_labs

7.8 Therapy for Childhood Self

Create poignant self-reflective imagery.

Create a heartfelt image showing [adult description] meeting [child description] (childhood version of yourself). Scene: [location from childhood memory]. The child should be wearing [clothing description]. Both versions should have matching [facial features]. Style: warm, nostalgic, emotional, soft lighting like a treasured photograph.

Source: @samann_ai


Quick Reference: Top 10 Prompts to Try First

For those ready to experiment immediately, here are the most versatile prompts:

  1. Business Headshot

    Professional studio headshot, Sony A7III 85mm f/1.4, three-point lighting, navy suit, dark gray backdrop, natural skin texture, 8K
  2. 3D Product Shot

    Luxury product shot floating on dark water with [flower] arranged around, studio lighting, high-end commercial photography
  3. Anime Portrait

    Hyperrealistic anime portrait, narrow beam spotlight, dark background, mysterious mood, high contrast
  4. Recursive Image

    recursive image of [subject] holding an iPad showing the same image
  5. Character Cloning

    [X] copies of the same character in [location], each in different pose, soft natural lighting
  6. Toy Disassembly

    [Toy name] split in half, left normal, right transparent showing internal structure
  7. Quote Card

    [Quote text] on elegant quote card, serif font, [color] background, character portrait, gradient transition
  8. LEGO Figure

    LEGO minifigure of [character], standard pose, [color scheme], realistic LEGO styling
  9. Food Map

    US map where each state is made of its most famous food
  10. Vintage Photo

    1990s style portrait, 35mm flash, [era] aesthetic, nostalgic glow

Conclusion

Nano Banana Pro represents a significant advancement in AI image generation, particularly excelling at:

  • Photorealistic rendering with precise lighting and texture control
  • Character consistency across multiple generations
  • Structured prompting using JSON for complex compositions
  • Creative visualization of abstract concepts and fictional settings
  • Professional output suitable for commercial applications

The prompts in this collection have been battle-tested by the community and represent the most effective approaches to leveraging Nano Banana Pro's capabilities. Start with the Quick Reference section and work your way through the categories as you become more comfortable with the model's strengths.


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This collection is curated from community contributions on X (Twitter), WeChat, and other platforms. All prompts retain their original sources for attribution.

On this page

The Ultimate Nano Banana Pro Prompt Collection1. Photorealism & Portraits1.1 Celebrity Crowd Composition1.2 2000s Mirror Selfie1.3 Victoria's Secret Style Photoshoot1.4 Silicon Valley Business Headshot1.5 Emotional Film Photography1.6 Professional Headshot Creator1.7 Hyperrealistic Anime Portrait1.8 Museum Art Exhibition Photo1.9 Luxury Product Photography1.10 Compact Camera Screen Display2. Creative Visual Experiments2.1 Star Wars "Where's Waldo"2.2 Recursive Visuals (Droste Effect)2.3 Coordinate Visualization2.4 Conceptual Visualization2.5 Split View 3D Render2.6 USA 3D Diorama2.7 US Map Made of Famous Foods2.8 3D Isometric Home Office2.9 Emoji Combination2.10 Floating Country Island3. Advanced Use Cases3.1 Ukiyoe Flash Card Design3.2 Generate Image from Coordinates3.3 Character Cloning3.4 Generate Flowchart from Document3.5 Toy Disassembly Display3.6 Fluffy Plush Toy3.7 Crystal Texture Emoji3.8 Fluffy Inflatable Toy3.9 Children's Literacy Newsletter3.10 Golden Quote Card3.11 Qingming Shanghe Tu Style3.12 Character Deconstruction4. Image Editing & Manipulation4.1 Anime to Real Coser4.2 Old Photo Colorization4.3 Google Maps View of Middle-earth4.4 Minecraft-Style Scene Generation4.5 Character Pose Modification4.6 Virtual Makeup Try-On4.7 LEGO Minifigure4.8 Gundam Model Figure4.9 Floor Plan 3D Render4.10 Custom Claw Machine5. Product & Commercial Use5.1 Product Packaging Generation5.2 ID Photo Creation5.3 Design a Chess Set5.4 Movie Poster Creation5.5 Merchandise Design5.6 Jewelry Collection Design5.7 Split-Contrast Style Photo6. Gaming & Entertainment6.1 Character Relationship Chart6.2 Otome Game Setting Collection6.3 RPG Character Status UI6.4 Fighting Game Interface6.5 Pixar-Style Portrait7. Creative & Artistic Applications7.1 LINE Stamp Image7.2 Typography Logo Design7.3 Typographic Illustration7.4 Manga Composition7.5 Pirate Wanted Poster7.6 Educational Comic7.7 Glass Bottle Souvenir7.8 Therapy for Childhood SelfQuick Reference: Top 10 Prompts to Try FirstConclusionResources

Last updated: March 21, 2026