Nano Banana 2.1 · 1K
$0.03 per image
- Text-to-image and image editing
Nano Banana 2.1 API - lightning-fast image generation and image editing
Released by Google, Nano Banana 2.1 provides fast image generation and editing for creative projects, content workflows, and AI-powered applications. Try the dedicated 2.1 Playground in PiAPI.
Nano Banana 2.1 API Pricing
Choose a Nano Banana 2.1 resolution tier. Prices are shown for each resolution.
Nano Banana 2.1 · 2K
$0.04 per image
- Text-to-image and image editing
Nano Banana 2.1 · 4K
$0.09 per image
- Text-to-image and image editing
Why choose Nano Banana 2.1 API?
Developer-first image generation and editing through PiAPI with a dedicated 2.1 Playground and unified integration.
Lightning Fast Speed
Nano Banana 2.1 produces output at lightning-fast speed, making it a strong fit for rapid creative and production workflows.
Advanced Real-World Knowledge
Nano Banana 2.1 grounds generations in current information to create more accurate diagrams, layouts, and data-driven visuals.
Precise Text Rendering and Translation
Nano Banana 2.1 performs strongly on text rendering and multilingual use cases, helping teams create cleaner visual assets with embedded text.
Flexible Configuration
Generate production-ready outputs with flexible aspect ratios, multiple formats, and resolutions up to 4K.
Subject Consistency
Support for character and object references helps preserve consistency across complex scenes.
Precise Instruction Following
Nano Banana 2.1 follows creative instructions closely, giving teams more control over image generation and editing tasks.
Upgraded Visual Fidelity
Expect richer textures, stronger lighting, and sharper details across outputs, from quick previews to polished assets.
SOTA Performance
Nano Banana 2.1 delivers high-fidelity image generation and image editing for production workflows.
Production-Ready Workflow
Use the PiAPI Playground to test Nano Banana 2.1, then ship the same request shape through the unified API.
Integrate in Minutes
Create your API key
Sign up and grab an API key from the PiAPI workspace — free credits are included on sign-up.
Top up credits
Add credits on the billing page when you are ready to scale beyond the free tier.
Call the API
POST your first task following the API docs, then poll the task until the result is ready.
Iterate in the playground
Prototype prompts and settings in the the playground above before wiring them into your product.
Create a task
curl -X POST 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "gemini",
"task_type": "nano-banana-2.1",
"input": {
"prompt": "A modern smartphone on a reflective surface with water droplets.",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"resolution": "1K",
"output_format": "png"
}
}'Retrieve the result
curl 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'image_urls / image_url
Pricing
- 1K: $0.03 / image
- 2K: $0.04 / image
- 4K: $0.09 / image
Create a task
curl -X POST 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "gemini",
"task_type": "nano-banana-2.1",
"input": {
"prompt": "A modern smartphone on a reflective surface with water droplets.",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"resolution": "1K",
"output_format": "png",
"image_urls": [
"YOUR_IMAGE_URL"
]
}
}'Retrieve the result
curl 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}' \
-H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'image_urls / image_url
Pricing
- 1K: $0.03 / image
- 2K: $0.04 / image
- 4K: $0.09 / image
Want to find out more about the Nano Banana 2.1 API?
What are the Nano Banana 2.1 API?
Nano Banana 2.1 is a Google image generation and editing API available through PiAPI. It supports text-to-image and image-to-image workflows with configurable formats, aspect ratios, and resolutions.
Can I edit existing images with Nano Banana 2.1?
Yes. Upload one or more reference images and describe the change you want. Nano Banana 2.1 supports controlled transformations while keeping key elements consistent.
Where can I find the Nano Banana API documentation?
Full reference and examples for Nano Banana 2.1 are available in the Nano Banana API docs.
Is there free access to try Nano Banana 2.1?
When you first sign up in PiAPI's Workspace, you can use free credits to try Nano Banana 2.1 in the playground.
Are there refunds?
No, we do not offer refunds. New users receive free credits first, so you can test Nano Banana 2.1 before making payments.
What is the no-code workspace?
Our no-code workspace at piapi.ai/workspace/nano-banana?version=nano-banana-2.1 lets you test the model directly in your browser before integration.
Do you support webhooks?
Yes, webhook notifications are available for asynchronous workflows.
How do I integrate the Nano Banana API into my application?
Integration is straightforward with our REST API. Use the version-specific task_type, then poll until the completed response contains output.image_urls.
What kind of prompts work best?
Clear, descriptive prompts and well-chosen reference images usually produce the best results.
Is there a limit on image generation?
There are no hard total generation limits, but request-level constraints depend on the selected model configuration.
How can I get in touch with your team?
Please email us at support@piapi.ai and we would be happy to help.
More questions? See the API docs.
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