Google Releases "Nano Banana Pro": The Funniest Name in AI History?

On November 20, 2025, Google surprised the tech world—not just with a powerful new AI, but with its name.Meet "Nano Banana Pro."

While it sounds like a video game character, this is actually Google's most advanced image generation model ever built. Its technical name is Gemini 3 Pro Image, but Google engineers and the community have officially adopted the code name "Nano Banana Pro."

In this article, we will explain what this tool is, why it has such a strange name, and how you can use it to create studio-quality images.

What is Nano Banana Pro?

Nano Banana Pro is the successor to the original "Nano Banana" (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) which went viral earlier this year.

It is a "State-of-the-Art" (SOTA) image generator designed for professionals. Unlike older tools that just make pretty pictures, Nano Banana Pro "thinks" before it draws. It is built on the new Gemini 3 reasoning engine, allowing it to understand complex instructions, physics, and lighting better than any other model.

Top 3 Features of Nano Banana Pro

Google calls this model a "breakthrough" for three main reasons:

1. Perfect Text Rendering
The biggest weakness of AI image generators was spelling. If you asked for a sign that said "Hello," it would write "Hwllo."

• Nano Banana Pro Fix: It has "Advanced Text Rendering." You can ask it to design a movie poster, a wedding invitation, or a logo, and the text will be crisp, clear, and spelled correctly.

2. The "Thinking" Process
Just like the main Gemini 3 model, Nano Banana Pro uses a "Thinking" process.

• If you ask for an infographic about "How Photosynthesis Works," it doesn't just hallucinate. It researches the facts, plans the layout, and then generates a scientifically accurate diagram.

3. Complex Composition (14+ References)
You can now upload up to 14 reference images.

• Example: You can upload a photo of your face, a specific shirt, a background style, and a lighting reference. Nano Banana Pro will combine all of them perfectly into one image without losing your facial features.

Why is it Called "Nano Banana"?

You might be wondering, "Why did Google name a billion-dollar product after a fruit?"

It started as an internal joke.

• The previous model was small and fast, so they called it "Nano."
• The developers wanted a code name that sounded fun and memorable, so they added "Banana."
• The community loved it so much that Google decided to keep the name for the Pro version!

How to Use It Today

Nano Banana Pro is available right now for users globally (US, UK, Europe, and Asia):

• Gemini App: Open the app and select "Create Images" from the tools menu. Make sure you switch the model to "Thinking."
• Google Workspace: It is built directly into Google Slides for business users. You can generate professional backgrounds for your presentations instantly.
• For Developers: It is available in Google AI Studio and the new Antigravity coding platform.

Conclusion

Google is proving that AI doesn't have to be boring. Nano Banana Pro is not just a funny name; it is a powerful creative tool that rivals Midjourney and Adobe Firefly. Whether you are a designer or just want to make memes, this is the tool to try in late 2025.

Have you tried generating an image with "Nano Banana" yet? Show us your creations!

Source - blog.google , tomsguide.com , gemini.google , droid-life.com