- 1K only
Output resolution
- 10, from 21:9 to 9:16
Aspect ratios
- Up to 14
Input images
- PNG, JPG, WebP
Output formats
About Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image
Nano Banana 2 Lite, model ID gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image, is the efficiency specialist of Google's Nano Banana image family. Google built it for low-latency, cost-effective image generation and editing, and describes it as optimized for near-real-time, high-volume workflows, with text-to-image outputs in about 4 seconds and legible in-image text. Masonry calls it through Google's Vertex AI. It renders at 1K only, in ten aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16, and accepts up to 14 input images for editing and mixing.
For business teams, Lite is the Nano Banana model for speed and volume: rapid ideation, many variations of a social post, quick edits such as color swaps or background changes, and pipelines that produce lots of images at once. Because it stops at 1K, it is a drafting and high-throughput tool rather than the choice for large print or 4K hero assets. When an image needs more resolution, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro support larger sizes. Every image carries Google's SynthID watermark and C2PA provenance data.
Why teams choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image
Choose Nano Banana 2 Lite when speed and volume matter more than resolution. Google describes it as the efficiency specialist of the Nano Banana family, built for low latency and cost-effective work, and it keeps image editing, up to 14 input images, and legible text. Its limit is 1K output, so move to Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro for larger, higher-detail finals. GPT Image 2.5 Flare is a comparable fast option from OpenAI with sizes up to 3840 pixels.
What Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image can do
The capabilities that set Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image apart and earn its place in a brief
Built for Speed and Volume
Google positions Lite as the efficiency specialist of the Nano Banana family, optimized for near-real-time, high-volume work, with text-to-image results in about 4 seconds.
Fast Multi-Turn Edits
Google highlights fast multi-turn local edits such as color swaps, sticker creation, and background adjustments, so small changes don't require a fresh generation.
Up to 14 Input Images
Add up to 14 images in Masonry to edit, reference, or mix. Mixing takes 2 to 14 images, with blend, combine, and merge modes.
Legible In-Image Text
Google says Lite keeps legible in-image text rendering despite its focus on speed, useful for quick social graphics and labels.
Ten Aspect Ratios at 1K
Choose 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, or 21:9. Output is 1K only, since Google lists 2K and 4K as unsupported for this model.
SynthID and C2PA
Every image carries Google's always-on SynthID watermark plus C2PA provenance data, which helps when your channels or clients require disclosure of AI imagery.
Where teams reach for Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image
- Rapid ideation with many quick variations of one concept
- Social post drafts in 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16
- Quick edits such as color swaps and background changes
- Mixing several product and style images into one composition
- Simple graphics and stickers with short legible text
- High-volume image batches for catalogs and campaigns at 1K
Frequently asked questions
What teams need to know about creating with Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image in Masonry
What is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image model, ID gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image. Google describes it as the efficiency specialist of the Nano Banana image family, built for low-latency, cost-effective image generation and editing.
How fast is Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Google says it delivers text-to-image outputs in about 4 seconds and is optimized for near-real-time, high-volume workflows. Actual times vary with load and the request.
What resolution does Nano Banana 2 Lite support?
1K only. Google lists 2K and 4K as unsupported for this model. Use Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro when you need larger output.
Which aspect ratios can Nano Banana 2 Lite generate?
1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, and 21:9, all at 1K.
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite edit images?
Yes. Google highlights fast multi-turn local edits such as color swaps, sticker creation, and background adjustments. In Masonry you can add up to 14 input images to edit, reference, or mix.
How many images can I combine with Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Up to 14 in Masonry. Mixing takes 2 to 14 images, with blend, combine, and merge modes.
Can Nano Banana 2 Lite render text in images?
Google says it keeps legible in-image text rendering despite its focus on speed. Put exact words in quotation marks and proofread every result.
What output formats does Nano Banana 2 Lite support in Masonry?
PNG, JPG, or WebP, with PNG as the default.
Are Nano Banana 2 Lite images watermarked?
Yes. Google applies an always-on SynthID watermark and adds C2PA provenance data to every image.
How is Nano Banana 2 Lite different from Nano Banana 2?
Lite is the faster, more cost-efficient model in the family and renders at 1K only. Nano Banana 2 supports larger sizes, so it is the better choice when resolution matters.
How much does Nano Banana 2 Lite cost in Masonry?
Masonry bills each image in credits, and the editor shows the exact cost before you generate.
How should I prompt Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Be direct about subject, setting, and style, and quote exact text. For edits, describe only the change and what must stay the same.
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image is an AI image generation model from Google, available inside Masonry, the AI creative agent teams use to produce marketing, product, and brand images.
How does my team use Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image in Masonry?
Open a Masonry canvas, pick Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image from the model selector, and describe the image you need: a product shot, an ad creative, a social post. Masonry generates it, then you refine, edit, and combine Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image with other models in one workspace.
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image free to try?
New Masonry accounts get 50 free credits to try GPT Image 2.5 Flare. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image is included in every paid plan, and the editor shows the exact credit cost before you generate.
How do I write good prompts for Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image?
Keep prompts direct and specific, naming the subject, setting, style, and any exact text in quotation marks. For edits, describe only the change, such as the new color or background, and say what should stay the same. When mixing several images, say which image provides which element.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image is built by Google. Inside Masonry it runs alongside 50+ image and video models, so your team can pick the right one for each brief without switching tools.
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