Google recently launched an AI image-editing tool called Nano Banana as part of its Gemini project, and it has quickly become a massive hit. The app has already crossed 10 million downloads, with users eagerly sharing their creations across social media platforms like Instagram, X, Facebook, and Tech Talk. Using Nano Banana, anyone can transform a photo or image into a hyper-realistic 3D collectible figurine.
Nano Banana is an AI-based image tool that generates realistic 3D figurines from uploaded photos or text prompts. The tool is designed to create small, collectible-style figures reminiscent of children’s toys. Since its launch, it has already generated over 200 million images, producing 3D figures within minutes. Compared to other AI apps, Google Gemini 2.5, which powers Nano Banana, is noted for its superior speed and efficiency.
From photo to figurine style in just one prompt.
People are having fun turning their photos into images of custom miniature figures, thanks to nano-banana in Gemini. Try a pic of yourself, a cool nature shot, a family photo, or a shot of your pup.
Here’s how to make your own 🧵 pic.twitter.com/e3s1jrlbdT
— Google Gemini App (@GeminiApp) September 1, 2025
The app currently offers five free prompts:
Prompt 1: Upload a photo to transform yourself into a collectible toy, complete with packaging, graphics, and store-shelf presentation. This is one of the most viral prompts, allowing users to create their own action figures.
Prompt 2: Users can place themselves in any decade—1920s flapper, 1970s disco dancer, or 1990s superhero. The AI adjusts clothing, hairstyles, and accessories to match the chosen era.
Prompt 3: Turn yourself into a character from a popular TV show or other fictional universe. Nano Banana allows users to create personalized versions of their favorite characters.
Prompt 4: Place yourself next to famous personalities or artworks, such as standing beside the Mona Lisa, appearing in Van Gogh’s Starry Night, or joining Dali’s Persistence of Memory. Users can visualize themselves alongside celebrities or iconic art pieces.
Prompt 5: Appear at world-famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, or Hollywood Sign. The AI also handles realistic lighting and shading to make these creations more immersive.
Nano Banana has quickly become a social media phenomenon, allowing users to unleash creativity and see themselves in entirely new and imaginative ways.