10 Image Editing Techniques with Google Nano Banana

Traditional editing takes hours — but with Google’s Nano Banana (Gemini’s latest image editing model), you can make precise changes in seconds. 

From swapping backgrounds to fusing multiple images, you don’t need Photoshop-level skills — just the right prompt.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through 10 easy image editing techniques you can try with Nano Banana, plus real prompt examples you can use right away.

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What Is Google Nano Banana?

Nano Banana isn’t just another AI image generator — it’s a full-on editing engine. It can:

• Keep characters, pets, or products consistent across edits.
  
  
• Perform local changes with natural language instructions.
  
  
• Merge multiple photos into one new scene.
  
  
• Apply styles, textures, and lighting in a structured way.
  
  

It’s like Photoshop — but powered by prompts instead of endless menus.

Technique 1: Maintain Character Consistency

Nano Banana can place the same person or product in different environments without “breaking” the look.

Example Prompt:

“Keep this person looking the same as in the uploaded photo, but place them in a busy New York street at night with neon lights.”

Technique 2: Background Replacement

Replace boring or messy backgrounds instantly.

Example Prompt:‍

“Replace the cluttered background with a clean, modern office with glass walls and bright natural light.”

Technique 3: Multi-Image Fusion

Fuse two or more images into one new scene.

Example Prompt:

“Combine the uploaded photo of me with the uploaded image of a concert stage. Make it look like I’m performing under bright spotlights.”

Technique 4: Prompt-Based Local Edits

Edit specific parts of an image without touching the rest.

Example Prompt:

“Remove the coffee stain on the shirt and blur the background slightly.”

Technique 5: Style Transfer

Borrow the look of one image and apply it to another.

Example Prompt:

“Take the floral pattern from this uploaded image and apply it to the dress in the other uploaded photo.”

Technique 6: Color Correction and Enhancement

Fix dull lighting or bad exposure with a single line.

Example Prompt:

“Brighten the colors, increase saturation slightly, and add warm golden-hour lighting.”

Technique 7: Pose and Expression Editing

Change facial expressions or body poses naturally.

Example Prompt:

“Change the subject’s expression to a smile and adjust the pose so they are leaning slightly forward with crossed arms.”

Technique 8: Add or Remove People/Objects

You can add new elements or delete unwanted ones.

Example Prompt:

“Add a playful golden retriever sitting next to the person.”

“Remove the trash can from the left side of the image.”

Technique 9: Black-and-White to Color (and Vice Versa)

Bring old photos to life or give modern ones a retro look.

Example Prompt:

“Convert this black-and-white portrait into a full-color version with natural skin tones and soft lighting.”

“Turn this modern photo into black-and-white with a vintage 1960s film effect.”

Technique 10: Add Text or Graphics

Perfect for ads, billboards, or social posts — just tell Nano Banana what to write.

Example Prompt:

“Add text to the billboard that says: ‘Let’s create something great with Super AI’ in bold white letters.”

Pro Tips for Better Nano Banana Edits

• Be precise. Instead of “make it nicer,” say “increase brightness and sharpen edges.”
  
  
• Use Thinking Mode for complex edits — it improves reasoning.
  
  
• Stack edits step by step. Do one change, then another, instead of cramming everything into one prompt.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Giving too many conflicting instructions (“dark night” + “bright daylight”).
  
  
• Forgetting to upload reference images when doing fusions or transfers.
  
  
• Expecting perfection on the first try — iteration is key.

Conclusion

With Google Nano Banana, image editing no longer means endless tweaking.

From background swaps to billboard text overlays, all it takes is the right prompt.

Start small: try a background replacement or add custom text to an image today.

Once you see how easy it is, you’ll wonder why you ever opened Photoshop.

And if you want ready-made editing prompts and advanced workflows, grab my Complete AI Bundle.

It comes with 30,000+ prompts and structured templates you can drop straight into Nano Banana for pro level results.