Nano Banana 2 Lite
The fastest, cheapest member of Google's Nano Banana family: roughly 4-second 1K image generation and editing at a flat $0.034 per image. Nano Banana 2 Lite accepts up to 14 input images for edits and references, supports eleven aspect ratios including an Auto mode, and outputs PNG or JPEG.
19% less than the priciest provider (7 compared). Same model, same output.
Optional input images to edit or use as reference (up to 14; runs with more than 10 skip some providers). Leave empty for pure text-to-image.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio of the generated image. 'auto' lets the model choose from your prompt and inputs.
Output Format
The format of the generated image. Some providers serve PNG only.
19% less than the priciest provider (7 compared). Same model, same output.
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Use Nano Banana 2 Lite via the API
Generate with Nano Banana 2 Lite from your own code. Async by design: submit a generation, get a run id back instantly, poll until it completes. Billed in credits at the best available provider price — $0.034 per image, flat.
1 — Start a generation
curl -X POST https://app.scenetra.com/api/v1/generate/nano-banana-2-lite \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"a watercolor fox in falling snow, soft light","aspect_ratio":"1:1"}'Response (202)
{
"runId": "run_abc123",
"status": "PENDING",
"model": "nano-banana-2-lite",
"estimatedCredits": 34,
"statusUrl": "/api/v1/runs/run_abc123"
}2 — Poll until COMPLETED (every 2-5 seconds)
curl https://app.scenetra.com/api/v1/runs/run_abc123 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Response
{
"runId": "run_abc123",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"progress": { "completed": 1, "total": 1 },
"outputs": [
{ "type": "image", "url": "https://images.scenetra.com/..." }
],
"error": null,
"estimatedCredits": 34
}Request fields
| Field | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| prompt* | string | Describe the image to generate, or the edit to apply to the input images. | — |
| image_urls | string[] (https URLs) | Optional input images to edit or use as reference (up to 14; runs with more than 10 skip some providers). Leave empty for pure text-to-image. | — |
| aspect_ratio | string | Aspect ratio of the generated image. 'auto' lets the model choose from your prompt and inputs.auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 3:2 · 4:3 · 5:4 · 1:1 · 4:5 · 3:4 · 2:3 · 9:16 | auto |
| output_format | string | The format of the generated image. Some providers serve PNG only.png · jpeg | png |
| callbackUrl | string (https URL) | Optional. When the run finishes (completed or failed), we POST the final run status to this URL — same shape as the poll response, plus model, params, and chargedCredits. Best-effort; polling remains the source of truth. | |
Unknown fields are rejected with a helpful 400. Media fields take https URLs. There is no provider parameter — every run is routed to the cheapest capable provider automatically.
Good to know
Billing
Runs bill your account credits at provider cost with 0% markup. The submit response includes the credit estimate; failed generations are refunded automatically. Add ?dryRun=1 to get the estimate without running anything.
Errors
Errors are always { "error": { "code", "message" } } with stable codes: unauthorized, model_not_available, invalid_parameter, insufficient_credits, rate_limited. A failed run is not an HTTP error — poll responses report status: "FAILED" with the reason.
What makes Nano Banana 2 Lite different
About 4 seconds per image
Nano Banana 2 Lite is built for speed: a 1K generation lands in roughly 4 seconds. That changes how you work — prompting becomes conversational, variations come back before you lose your train of thought, and a board full of Lite nodes turns into a near-real-time ideation surface.
The cheapest seat in the Nano Banana family
At a flat $0.034 per image, Lite undercuts Nano Banana 2 ($0.045-$0.151 depending on resolution) and sits far below Nano Banana Pro. One price, no resolution ladder to think about — a dollar buys about 29 images, billed at provider cost with 0% markup.
Editing with up to 14 input images
Despite being the speed tier, Lite keeps the family's editing muscle: attach up to 14 images to restyle, revise, keep a character consistent, or blend elements from several sources. On a Scenetra board those inputs can come straight from other nodes' outputs, making Lite a fast editing stage inside larger pipelines.
Eleven aspect ratios plus Auto
From ultrawide 21:9 to vertical 9:16 — including the less common 5:4 and 4:5 — Lite covers every standard canvas, and its Auto mode picks the framing from your prompt and input images. Output lands as PNG by default, with JPEG available when file size matters.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt* | text | Describe the image to generate, or the edit to apply to the input images. | — |
| Input Images | image upload | Optional input images to edit or use as reference (up to 14). Leave empty for pure text-to-image. | — |
| Aspect Ratio | select | Aspect ratio of the generated image. Auto lets the model choose from your prompt and inputs.Auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 3:2 · 4:3 · 5:4 · 1:1 · 4:5 · 3:4 · 2:3 · 9:16 | auto |
| Output Format | select | The format of the generated image.png · jpeg | png |
Pricing
$0.034 per image, flat
Pay per generation — only pay for what you use.
Any generation (1K)
$0.034
per image
Use cases
Rapid ideation
- Live brainstorm boards
- Dozens of variations per minute
- Prompt exploration before a Pro render
- Instant moodboards
Social content
- Trend posts while they're still trending
- Vertical 9:16 and 4:5 visuals
- Thumbnail batches
- Consistent series from references
E-commerce
- Background swaps at volume
- Quick listing variants
- Product edits from up to 14 references
- Fast seasonal refreshes
Design workflows
- First-pass style exploration
- Character consistency drafts
- Layout placeholders that look real
- Cheap iteration before upscale tiers
Frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?+
Nano Banana 2 Lite is the fastest, cheapest tier of Google's Nano Banana image family — roughly 4-second 1K generation and editing. It handles text-to-image and image editing with up to 14 input images. On Scenetra it runs as a node in the visual workflow editor, alongside Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro.
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost?+
A flat $0.034 per image on Scenetra, billed at provider cost with 0% markup from your credit balance. There is no resolution ladder and no subscription requirement — you only pay for what you generate.
How is Nano Banana 2 Lite different from Nano Banana 2?+
Lite trades resolution range for speed and price: it generates 1K images in about 4 seconds at a flat $0.034, while Nano Banana 2 spans 512px to 4K at $0.045-$0.151 per image. A common pattern is iterating on Lite and re-running the winning prompt on Nano Banana 2 or Pro for the final asset — on Scenetra all three sit on the same board.
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite edit images?+
Yes. Attach up to 14 input images and describe the edit or style in the prompt — restyles, subject consistency, and multi-source blends all work. Inputs can be uploads or outputs from other nodes on your board.
What aspect ratios and formats does it support?+
Eleven ratios — Auto, 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, and 9:16 — with Auto letting the model choose framing from your prompt and inputs. Output is PNG by default or JPEG.
Is Nano Banana 2 Lite free to try?+
Nano Banana 2 Lite is a paid model, but a cheap one to try: $0.034 per image, pay-per-generation from your credit balance, with no subscription and nothing to cancel.
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