Nano Banana Prompt Cheat Sheet: The Easy Guide (PDF)

Nano Banana is the engine powering Google’s newest AI image tools, including Gemini 2.5 Flash (for speed) and Gemini 3 Pro (for detail). It stands out because it “thinks” about real-world physics before drawing, allowing you to generate images with perfect lighting and texture.

This page is your complete Nano Banana Prompt Cheat Sheet. I have tested hundreds of commands to find the ones that actually work for everything from real-looking photos to anime characters.

Just tell it what you want and honestly, it will create it, just check my own examples below.

You can read the guide below or download the free cheat sheet in your preferred format (PDF, ePub, Mobi, Azw3 or DOCX) to keep on your device.

Have a great prompt idea? Share your creation with us here or leave a comment below.

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The Easy Prompt Formula

Use this structure to get the best results every time. Nano Banana needs a clear plan to draw the image correctly.

Component	Example
Action	“Create”, “Generate”, “Design”
Main Subject	“a futuristic smartphone”, “a wizard cat”
Detailed Description	“with a holographic display, matte black finish”
Context/Environment	“on a minimalist desk in a neon-lit cyberpunk room”
Style/Aesthetic	“photorealistic, studio lighting, 4K resolution”
Technical Specs	“wide-angle lens, bokeh effect, ultra-detailed”

Photorealistic Images

Prompts to help you generate images that look exactly like real photos.

Task	Nano Banana Prompt
Hyper-Realistic Portrait	“A photorealistic close-up portrait of an elderly woman with wise eyes and deep wrinkles, smiling softly, in a sunlit garden. Shot on a Canon EOS R5, 85mm lens, background is blurry (shallow depth of field), incredibly detailed skin texture.”
Product Photography	“A professional product photo of a minimalist white coffee mug on a rustic wooden table, morning light streaming through a window, with soft shadows and a blurred background (bokeh).”
Landscape Scene	“A breathtaking photorealistic landscape of a misty mountain range at sunrise, captured with a telephoto lens, golden hour lighting, thick 3D fog, ultra-high detail.”
Urban Architecture	“A realistic photo of modern glass skyscraper architecture reflecting a sunset sky, wide-angle lens, sharp focus, cinematic lighting.”
Food Photography	“A delicious, photorealistic image of a slice of chocolate cake with a glossy glaze and fresh berries on a marble countertop, overhead shot, moody lighting.”

Anime & Cartoon Styles

Create characters and scenes in various animated styles.

Task	Nano Banana Prompt
Studio Ghibli Style	“An anime girl with short blue hair and a red bow, wearing a school uniform, sitting on a flying bus, in the style of Studio Ghibli, lush backgrounds, soft watercolor textures, whimsical and heartwarming.”
Shonen Anime Hero	“A dynamic action shot of a shonen anime hero with spiky yellow hair, powering up with electric energy, determined expression, cel-shaded, vibrant colors, speed lines.”
Cyberpunk Anime	“A character in a neon-soaked cyberpunk anime city, wearing a high-tech jacket and glowing implants, in the rain, reflecting lights, dark and vibrant style.”
Vintage Cartoon	“A funny cartoon black and white rubber hose character from the 1920s, playing a saxophone, exaggerated movements, film grain effect.”
Modern Illustration	“A cute cartoon owl wearing a tiny backpack, in a flat illustration style, pastel colors, clean lines, sticker design.”

Artistic & Painting Styles

Generate images in the style of famous artists or art movements.

Task	Nano Banana Prompt
Oil Painting Portrait	“A portrait of a nobleman in the style of Rembrandt, oil painting, strong contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro), rich textures, thick paint brushstrokes, dark background.”
Impressionism	“A landscape of a water lily pond in the style of Claude Monet, impressionistic, visible brush strokes, study of light and reflection, soft focus.”
Starry Night Style	“A small town under a swirling, dramatic night sky with stars and galaxies, in the distinct style of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night.”
Pop Art	“A pop art portrait of a woman, in the style of Andy Warhol, bright contrasting colors, dotted pattern, high contrast.”
Digital Painting	“A fantasy digital painting of a mystical forest with glowing mushrooms and bright plants, concept art, epic lighting, highly detailed.”

Advanced Editing & Effects

Go beyond generation. You can also edit images using Nano Banana.

Task	Nano Banana Prompt
Change Background	“Take this person and place them on the surface of Mars, with a spacesuit on, looking at Earth in the sky. Keep the person’s face and identity exactly the same.”
Swap Outfits	“Change this person’s casual t-shirt into a formal black tuxedo. Keep the same pose and background.”
Create a 3D Figurine	“Transform this photo of my dog into a 3D cartoon figurine, Pixar style, sitting on a pedestal.”
Apply a Style	“Take the pattern and colors from this image of a galaxy and apply it to this jacket.”
Fix/Enhance a Photo	“Make this old, faded photo look new. Increase the resolution, colorize it, and remove the scratches.”

Concept Art & Design

Great for planning games, stories, or creative ideas.

Task	Nano Banana Prompt
Fantasy Creature	“Concept art of a ‘Forest Guardian’ creature, a hybrid of a deer and a wolf with antlers made of glowing crystal, mossy fur, peaceful expression.”
Futuristic Vehicle	“Design a sleek, solar-powered flying car for a cyberpunk city, with neon lights under the car, retractable wings, and matte black finish.”
Architectural Concept	“A concept drawing for a sustainable treehouse hotel nestled in a redwood forest, with hanging bridges and glass pods, eco-friendly design.”
UI/UX Interface	“A futuristic holographic user interface for a spaceship control panel, glowing blue elements, transparent layers, sleek and modern.”
Logo Idea	“A logo concept for ‘Nova Coffee’ featuring a stylized rocket ship taking off from a coffee ring, simple flat design.”

Real-World Example: The ChromeGeek Mascot

Check out this logo Gemini Nano Banana came up with. Nice, right? What did I prompt it? All I typed was: “Create a logo/sticker that represents ChromeGeek.com, include a mascot/anime girl to represent the site.”

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More AI Prompt Cheat Sheets

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Each guide includes practical prompts and downloadable cheat sheets.