Nano Banana 2 Lite
nano-banana-2-liteGoogle's fastest image generation model โ the lightweight, low-cost version of Nano Banana 2, for rapid creation and editing
- Price
- US$0.0408/image
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9
- Input โ output
- Text โ Image
- Developer
- Google DeepMind
- Updated
- September 24, 2026
Playground
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Input & output
This run
US$0.0408 ยท 4.08 credits
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Examples
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InputPrompt
Change to two small bananas, and the text says "Nano Banana 2 lite"
Settings
- aspect_ratio
- match_input_image
About Nano Banana 2 Lite
Nano Banana 2 Lite is a model by Google DeepMind in the Image generation category. On Railwail, Nano Banana 2 Lite costs US$0.0408 per image. Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9.
Pricing
| Per image | US$0.0408 per image |
|---|
- 1 credit = US$0.01
Cost calculator
Price calculator
Total
US$4.08
408 credits
Per run
US$0.0408 ยท 4.08 credits
Fixed price per run, known before the run starts.
API
curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/images/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "nano-banana-2-lite",
"prompt": "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
}'import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key=os.environ["RAILWAIL_API_KEY"],
base_url="https://railwail.com/api/v1",
)
image = client.images.generate(
model="nano-banana-2-lite",
prompt="A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic",
)
print(image.data[0].url)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://railwail.com/api/v1",
});
const image = await client.images.generate({
model: "nano-banana-2-lite",
prompt: "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
});
console.log(image.data[0].url);// npm install railwail
import railwail from "railwail";
const rw = railwail(process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY);
const res = await rw.image("nano-banana-2-lite", "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic");
console.log(res.data[0].url);Specifications
- Model ID
nano-banana-2-lite- Developer
- Google DeepMind
- Category
- Image generation
- Input
- Text
- Output
- Image
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9
- Billing
- Fixed price, known before the run
- Catalog entry updated
- September 24, 2026
Input parameters
Inputs and settings from the model's input schema. The example in the API section shows which of them the API accepts.
promptrequiredType: TextDefault: โAllowed values: โaspectRatioType: ChoiceDefault:1:1Allowed values: match_input_image, 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 or 21:9
Tags
- replicate
- text-to-image
Use cases
Frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is a model by Google DeepMind in the Image generation category. On Railwail you can call it with an API key through the Railwail API.
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost on Railwail?
On Railwail, Nano Banana 2 Lite costs US$0.0408 per image. The price is known before the run starts. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals US$0.01.
Which settings does Nano Banana 2 Lite support?
According to its input schema, Nano Banana 2 Lite knows these parameters: prompt and aspectRatio (match_input_image, 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 or 21:9).
How fast is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
There are not enough measured runs of Nano Banana 2 Lite on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.
Is Nano Banana 2 Lite better than FLUX 1.1 Pro?
That depends on the task. Nano Banana 2 Lite (Google DeepMind) and FLUX 1.1 Pro (Black Forest Labs) are both models in the Image generation category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.
Compare Nano Banana 2 Lite and FLUX 1.1 ProHow do I use Nano Banana 2 Lite through the API?
Create a Railwail API key and send your request with the model ID nano-banana-2-lite. Code examples for curl, Python and JavaScript are in the API section of this page.
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- Flux 1.1 Pro UltraBlack Forest Labs
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- Flux DevBlack Forest Labs
Black Forest Labs' development model. Fast, high-quality image generation with LoRA support.
Use Nano Banana 2 Lite via the API
One API key for every model on Railwail. Usage is charged from prepaid credits, 1 credit = US$0.01.