43+ Best Nano Banana Prompts: Complete Guide for Stunning AI Art in 2025

Creating exceptional AI art with Nano Banana starts with well-crafted prompts. After testing thousands of combinations, we've compiled this comprehensive guide of 43+ proven prompts that consistently deliver professional results across different styles and use cases - from portraits and gaming art to product design and architectural visualization.

Quick Prompt Formula for Success

The Golden Structure:

[Style] + [Subject] + [Action/Pose] + [Environment] + [Lighting] + [Mood/Atmosphere]

Artistic Portrait Prompts

Professional portraits are among the most popular use cases for AI image generation. Whether you need a LinkedIn profile photo or creative headshots, these prompts will help you achieve polished, professional results.

Professional Studio Portraits

Prompt #1: Executive Headshot

Create a professional LinkedIn profile photo following best practices:
- Keep the person's facial features and identity exactly the same
- Professional attire: business suit/blazer, crisp collar visible
- Background: Clean solid color (light gray, white, or light blue), sharp and clear, NOT blurred
- Posture: Straight shoulders, facing camera directly, slight angle acceptable
- Expression: Genuine smile, confident, approachable
- Framing: Head and shoulders visible, face takes up 60% of frame
- Lighting: Even, professional lighting, no harsh shadows
- Eye contact: Looking directly at camera
- High resolution, sharp focus throughout

Best for: LinkedIn profiles, company websites, professional directories

Prompt #2: Creative Artist Portrait

Transform the above image into a top-tier portrait shot taken in a photography studio, requiring a half-body shot with coordinated and natural movements, close-up shot, focusing on the face. The subject's clothing and gestures should be changed to urban casual style, with an overall atmosphere leaning towards profound but not deliberate. The overall effect is quiet, profound, and gentle. The background presents a soft gradient effect, creating a sense of depth and serene atmosphere. The delicate film grain texture adds a tactile, analog photography-like soft quality to the image, reminiscent of classic black and white photography. A gentle directional light, softly diffused, caresses the contours of the subject's cheeks, or creates catchlights in the eyes—this is the emotional core of the image. The rest is occupied by a large amount of negative space, deliberately kept minimal, allowing the image to breathe freely. There is no text or logos in the frame—only the interweaving of light, shadow, and emotion. Top photographer's portrait style, off-center composition.

Best for: Artist portfolios, creative agency bios, exhibition materials

Prompt #3: Corporate Team Photo

Create studio portrait photographs of the people in the picture, using a black background and black T-shirts, with side lighting and a slight tilt of their bodies.

Best for: Company team pages, startup websites, modern corporate materials

Gaming & Pop Culture Styles

Transform your photos into iconic gaming art styles. These prompts capture the distinctive visual aesthetics that gamers and pop culture enthusiasts love.

GTA V Character Transformation

Prompt #4: GTA Style Character

Create GTA V style artwork of the person in the image, using Grand Theft Auto loading screen aesthetic with dramatic lighting and bold colors.

Best for: Gaming profiles, YouTube thumbnails, social media avatars

Prompt #5: GTA Action Mode

Transform into GTA V promotional artwork, character art style with cinematic composition, Los Santos backdrop, game poster quality.

Best for: Gaming content, Twitch profiles, Discord avatars

Retro Gaming Aesthetics

Prompt #6: 16-bit Adventure

Recreate this [Character] as a 16-bit video game character, and place the character in a level of a 2D 16-bit platform video game.

Best for: Retro game projects, pixel art collections, nostalgic content

Prompt #7: Pixel Art Icon

Transform to pixel art: retro 8-bit or 16-bit video game style, clear pixel grid visible, reduced resolution with blocky appearance, simplified color palette, nostalgic arcade game aesthetic, maintain subject's key features while pixelating.

Best for: App icons, game assets, retro branding

Creative Transformations

Explore artistic styles that push creative boundaries. From 3D renders to minimalist illustrations, these prompts open up new possibilities for visual expression.

3D & Caricature Styles

Prompt #8: 3D Character Model

A highly stylized 3D caricature of this Character, with expressive facial features, and playful exaggeration. Rendered in a smooth, polished style with clean materials and soft ambient lighting. Bold color background to emphasize the character's charm and presence.

Best for: Animation projects, character design portfolios, 3D art showcases

Prompt #9: Collectible Figure

create a 1/7 scale commercialized figure of thecharacter in the illustration, in a realistic styie and environment.Place the figure on a computer desk, using a circular transparent acrylic base without any text.On the computer screen, display the ZBrush modeling process of the figure.Next to the computer screen, place a BANDAl-style toy packaging box printedwith the original artwork.

Best for: Product mockups, collectible designs, 3D printing references

Artistic Illustrations

Prompt #10: Minimalist Line Art

Convert this image to line art.

Best for: Logos, tattoo designs, minimalist art prints

Prompt #11: Flat Vector Design

Transform the uploaded image into a full body flat vector illustration with whimsical wavy cartoon style. Thin black outlines, smooth rounded shapes, simplified facial features with dot eyes, exaggerated playful proportions, bold flat colors only. No gradients, shading, or smudging. Choose a solid background color that best complements and contrasts with the character's colors. Vector style. Square format.

Best for: Web graphics, infographics, editorial illustrations

Age & Style Transformations

Baby Face Generator

Prompt #12: Parent-Child Blend

Generate how their baby would look - a blend of both parents' features. Professional photo quality.

Nostalgic Self-Hug

Prompt #13: Time Travel Portrait

Take a photo taken with a Polaroid camera. The photo should look like an ordinary photograph, without an explicit subject or property. The photo should have a slight blur and a consistent light source, like a flash from a dark room, scattered throughout the photo. Don't change the face. Change the background behind those two people with white curtains. Make it look like both people in the reference picture are hugging each other.

Style Filters & Effects

Y2K Aesthetic

Prompt #14: Retro Fashion

Digital fashion illustration in Y2K aesthetic, showcasing futuristic apparel with neon colors.

Prompt #15: Horror Movie Poster

Transform the uploaded image into a dreamy Y2K style portrait while retaining the subject's hairstyle and accessories. The subject should be depicted lying on shiny pink satin bedding, holding a large 90s style corded phone in a thoughtful daydreaming pose. She should wear delicate jewelry, including dainty gold necklaces and accessories, as well as chunky gold rings. The background should feature a girly, daydreamy atmosphere with 90s posters. Her makeup should be simple yet glamorous, with brown lip gloss and brown lip liner. The final image should have a grainy 90s aesthetic, illuminated by a light source like a lamp in a dimly lit room at night. Additionally, a figure resembling the Ghostface Killer should be positioned behind her, standing in the doorway of a dimly lit hallway, with his body appearing slightly dim. The overall ambiance should be slightly dark and ominous.

Professional Applications

Hair Style Variations

Prompt #16: Hairstyle Grid

Using this photo, create a 3x3 photo booth grid, with each pose being different. The poses should include: arms crossed, chin resting on hands, making a heart sign, hands in pockets, pretending to make a phone call, pointing to the sky, waving, holding a book, and crossing arms. No repetitions are allowed.

Prompt #17: Pixie Cut Transform

Transform to pixie cut hairstyle, ultra short hair, closely cropped sides and back, slightly longer textured top, wispy bangs, tapered neckline, boyish yet feminine style, face-framing cut, exposed ears, defined jawline, modern edgy look, professional salon styling.

Restoration & Enhancement

Image Restoration

Prompt #18: Old Photo Revival

restore old photo, colorize, upscale, enhance quality, remove damage.

Watermark Removal

Prompt #19: Clean Image

remove watermarks, clean image, maintain original content.

Creative Art Styles

Kawaii & Stickers

Prompt #20: Cute Sticker Design

A kawaii-style sticker of the image. The design features bold, clean outlines, simple cel-shading, and a vibrant color palette, with a white background.

Emoji Creation

Prompt #21: Custom Emoji

Transform the image into a simplified emoji design on pure white background. Clean, rounded shapes with bold outlines, flat vibrant colors, minimal details for instant recognition. The emoji should be expressive, universally readable, and follow standard emoji aesthetics — cheerful, iconic, and suitable for small display sizes.

Coloring Pages

Prompt #22: Kids Coloring Book

Convert this image to a coloring book page.

Advanced Techniques

Image Outpainting

Prompt #23: Expand Canvas

Expand this photo to a full-body shot while keeping the same pose.

Inverted/Mirror Effect

Prompt #24: Selfie Mirror

Please help me flip this photo to create a mirror version, just like how it looks when taking a selfie with the front camera.

3D Toy Style

Prompt #25: Cute 3D Toy

Q-version modern style, 3D toy, original character rendering, clever and cute, minimalist art style, with a cartoon aesthetic.

Best for: Character merchandise, toy designs, collectibles

Gaming & Virtual Worlds

Minecraft Transformation

Prompt #26: Minecraft Voxel Art

Transform the source photo into an isometric 3-D voxel scene in Minecraft Pixel Art style. Preserve original composition, colors, pose and key details. Build everything with small cubes under bright neutral light. Each character's head is one solid cube with pixel eyes & mouth (no subdivisions); the rest of the body and environment use detailed voxels. Sharp edges, subtle AO, ultra-clean, 8 K.
# Negative Prompt
photorealism, smooth gradients, curved surfaces, blur, watermark, extra text, multi-block facial subdivision.

Best for: Minecraft content, gaming thumbnails, voxel art projects

Special Effects & Scenarios

Creative Scene Addition

Prompt #27: Add Character to Scene

Add a realistic-looking homeless man into this image. He has long brown hair and a long messy beard, and looks like he hasn't washed for months. He's wearing ripped tracksuit bottoms, boots, a checked shirt and a brown jacket. He has just walked into the bedroom and is carrying a small plastic bag with random belongings inside.

Best for: Creative storytelling, scene composition, cinematic effects

Artistic Illustrations

Chibi & Crafts

Prompt #28: Knitted Doll Style

A close-up, professionally composed photograph showcasing a hand-crocheted yarn doll gently cradled by two hands. The doll has a rounded shape, featuring the cute chibi image of the [upload image] character, with vivid contrasting colors and rich details. The hands holding the doll are natural and gentle, with clearly visible finger postures, and natural skin texture and light/shadow transitions, conveying a warm and realistic touch. The background is slightly blurred, depicting an indoor environment with a warm wooden tabletop and natural light streaming in from a window, creating a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The overall image conveys a sense of exquisite craftsmanship and cherished warmth.

Best for: Craft projects, kawaii art, merchandise designs

Time-Based Transformations

Prompt #29: Change Time of Day

Generate an image of the same scene as [Image1], but showing it during sunset/golden hour. Keep the environment and composition consistent, but transform the lighting to warm sunset colors - golden orange sky, long shadows, warm amber light on subjects, sun low on horizon. Photorealistic, seamless continuity with original scene but in sunset lighting conditions.

Best for: Architectural visualization, real estate, photography enhancement

Product Extraction

Prompt #30: Extract Object/Clothing

Extract the clothing from [Image1] and present it as a clean e-commerce product photo. Remove the model's body completely. Keep the outfit in natural 3D shape, with realistic fabric folds, seams, and textures. Display the garment as if photographed on a mannequin or neatly laid flat, centered on a pure white or transparent background. High-resolution, professional lighting, suitable for online fashion catalog.

Best for: E-commerce, fashion catalogs, product photography

Advanced Portrait Techniques

Professional Variations

Prompt #31: Professional Corporate Headshot

Create a half-length corporate portrait in a professional studio: person in a suit, pure white backdrop, minimal shadows, clean and polished look.

Best for: Corporate websites, business cards, executive profiles

Prompt #32: E-Sports Photography Style

Please dress the person in the picture in a simple black T-shirt, similar to an esports jersey. Use strong contrast lighting to create a dark atmosphere, like in esports photography, where the focus is primarily on black. The background should be a solid black, fitting the esports style. The person should be centered in the frame, looking directly at the camera with their arms crossed over their chest, positioned straight and facing forward.

Best for: Gaming teams, esports profiles, streaming platforms

Prompt #33: Vintage 1960s Beehive Style

Keep this person's likeness identical. Restyle into a 1960s beehive hairstyle and tailored suit, warm studio backdrop.

Best for: Retro photography, vintage themes, period styling

Product & Commercial Design

Product Photography

Prompt #34: Product Poster Design

Create a promotional poster for a lipstick product, featuring a woman holding the lipstick and looking at the camera.

Best for: Advertising, product launches, marketing materials

Prompt #35: Technical Product Diagram

Ultra-detailed exploded view of a product, metallic parts and electronic components floating in mid-air, perfectly aligned, revealing inner structure, futuristic technology aesthetic, 8K resolution, soft cinematic lighting, highly realistic.

Best for: Technical documentation, product marketing, industrial design

Prompt #36: Design to Reality

Make this perfume illustration photorealistic. Frosted glass bottle, genuine marble cap with natural patterns. Studio lighting, luxury presentation.

Best for: Product visualization, concept to reality, luxury branding

Creative & Storytelling

Character & Scene Design

Prompt #37: Cosplay Transformation

Have the character in Image 1 cosplay the character in Image 2, ensuring that the costume, makeup, and props are consistent with those in Image 2.

Best for: Cosplay planning, character design, costume previews

Prompt #38: Comic Storyboard

Create a nine-panel comic based on the image content, using visuals and shots to tell a story.

Best for: Comics, storyboarding, narrative art

Prompt #39: Three-View Character Sheet

Create a model sheet for a character, showing front, side, and back poses.

Best for: Character design, animation reference, 3D modeling

Architectural & Environmental

Building & Interior Design

Prompt #40: Cute 3D Building

Convert the photo of this building into a rounded, cute isometric tile 3D rendering style, with a 1:1 ratio, To preserve the prominent features of the photographed building.

Best for: Architectural visualization, game assets, isometric art

Prompt #41: Interior Redesign

Add a Mona Lisa painting on the wall.

Best for: Interior design, home staging, room visualization

Special Effects

Body Enhancement

Prompt #42: Figure Enhancement

Please apply the 'Boob Boost Effect' to this image to enhance the bust's fullness and definition, while keeping the other elements and body proportions unchanged, ensuring that the overall effect looks natural and smooth without any exaggeration.

Best for: Photo enhancement, portrait retouching

Prompt #43: Advanced 3D Figure Display

Please turn this photo into a character figure. Behind it, place a box with the character's image printed on it. Next to it, add a computer with its screen showing the Blender modeling process. In front of the box, add a round plastic base for the figure and have it stand on it. The PVC material of the base should have a crystal-clear, translucent texture, and set the entire scene indoors.

Best for: Product mockups, figure design, collectible visualization

Best Practices for Prompt Engineering

Understanding these core principles will help you craft more effective prompts and achieve better results consistently.

1. Layer Your Details

Start with a basic concept, then progressively add specific attributes:

• Less effective: "portrait"
• More effective: "professional portrait, soft lighting, clean background, confident expression"

2. Use Technical Terms

Photography and art terminology improves results:

• "bokeh background"
• "rule of thirds composition"
• "golden hour lighting"
• "depth of field"

3. Specify Output Quality

Always include quality markers:

• "high resolution"
• "professional quality"
• "sharp focus"
• "detailed texture"

4. Define the Mood

Emotional context matters:

• "warm and inviting"
• "dramatic and moody"
• "playful and energetic"
• "calm and serene"

Quick Copy Prompts

For LinkedIn Profiles:

Create a professional LinkedIn profile photo following best practices:
- Keep the person's facial features and identity exactly the same
- Professional attire: business suit/blazer, crisp collar visible
- Background: Clean solid color (light gray, white, or light blue), sharp and clear, NOT blurred
- Posture: Straight shoulders, facing camera directly, slight angle acceptable
- Expression: Genuine smile, confident, approachable
- Framing: Head and shoulders visible, face takes up 60% of frame
- Lighting: Even, professional lighting, no harsh shadows
- Eye contact: Looking directly at camera
- High resolution, sharp focus throughout

For Gaming Avatars:

Create GTA V style artwork of the person in the image, using Grand Theft Auto loading screen aesthetic with dramatic lighting and bold colors.

For Artistic Portraits:

Transform the above image into a top-tier portrait shot taken in a photography studio, requiring a half-body shot with coordinated and natural movements, close-up shot, focusing on the face. The subject's clothing and gestures should be changed to urban casual style, with an overall atmosphere leaning towards profound but not deliberate. The overall effect is quiet, profound, and gentle. The background presents a soft gradient effect, creating a sense of depth and serene atmosphere. The delicate film grain texture adds a tactile, analog photography-like soft quality to the image, reminiscent of classic black and white photography. A gentle directional light, softly diffused, caresses the contours of the subject's cheeks, or creates catchlights in the eyes—this is the emotional core of the image. The rest is occupied by a large amount of negative space, deliberately kept minimal, allowing the image to breathe freely. There is no text or logos in the frame—only the interweaving of light, shadow, and emotion. Top photographer's portrait style, off-center composition.

For Product Photos:

Ultra-detailed exploded view of a product, metallic parts and electronic components floating in mid-air, perfectly aligned, revealing inner structure, futuristic technology aesthetic, 8K resolution, soft cinematic lighting, highly realistic.

For 3D Character Design:

A highly stylized 3D caricature of this Character, with expressive facial features, and playful exaggeration. Rendered in a smooth, polished style with clean materials and soft ambient lighting. Bold color background to emphasize the character's charm and presence.

For Flat Illustrations:

Transform the uploaded image into a full body flat vector illustration with whimsical wavy cartoon style. Thin black outlines, smooth rounded shapes, simplified facial features with dot eyes, exaggerated playful proportions, bold flat colors only. No gradients, shading, or smudging. Choose a solid background color that best complements and contrasts with the character's colors. Vector style. Square format.

Style-Specific Formulas

Realistic Portrait Photography

Transform the above image into a top-tier portrait shot taken in a photography studio, requiring a half-body shot with coordinated and natural movements, close-up shot, focusing on the face. The subject's clothing and gestures should be changed to urban casual style, with an overall atmosphere leaning towards profound but not deliberate. The overall effect is quiet, profound, and gentle. The background presents a soft gradient effect, creating a sense of depth and serene atmosphere. The delicate film grain texture adds a tactile, analog photography-like soft quality to the image.

3D Cartoon/Animation Style

A highly stylized 3D caricature of this Character, with expressive facial features, and playful exaggeration. Rendered in a smooth, polished style with clean materials and soft ambient lighting. Bold color background to emphasize the character's charm and presence.

Flat Vector/Illustration Style

Transform the uploaded image into a full body flat vector illustration with whimsical wavy cartoon style. Thin black outlines, smooth rounded shapes, simplified facial features with dot eyes, exaggerated playful proportions, bold flat colors only. No gradients, shading, or smudging. Choose a solid background color that best complements and contrasts with the character's colors. Vector style. Square format.

Retro Gaming/Pixel Art Style

Transform to pixel art: retro 8-bit or 16-bit video game style, clear pixel grid visible, reduced resolution with blocky appearance, simplified color palette, nostalgic arcade game aesthetic, maintain subject's key features while pixelating.

Product Visualization Style

Ultra-detailed exploded view of a product, metallic parts and electronic components floating in mid-air, perfectly aligned, revealing inner structure, futuristic technology aesthetic, 8K resolution, soft cinematic lighting, highly realistic.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

When crafting prompts, watch out for these common issues:

Too Vague Avoid: "Make it look good" Instead: Specify exactly what aesthetic qualities you want

Contradictory Terms Avoid: "Dark bright colors" Instead: Choose a clear direction for your color palette

Information Overload Keep prompts focused on 4-6 key elements for best results

Using Negative Descriptions Avoid: "not blurry" Instead: Use positive descriptors like "sharp focus" or "crisp details"

Combining Styles

You can mix different styles from the prompts above to create unique results. Here are some proven combinations:

Gaming + Retro Style

Recreate this character as a 16-bit video game character, and place the character in a level of a 2D 16-bit platform video game. Apply GTA V color grading and dramatic lighting to create a unique retro-modern hybrid style.

Portrait + Y2K Aesthetic

Digital fashion illustration in Y2K aesthetic, showcasing futuristic apparel with neon colors. Transform into a top-tier portrait shot with dramatic side lighting, film grain texture, and 90s magazine aesthetic. Combine professional studio quality with retro Y2K vibes.

3D Toy + Pixel Art Fusion

Q-version modern style, 3D toy rendering with pixel art texture overlay. Original character rendering, clever and cute, minimalist art style, with visible pixel grid creating a unique hybrid between 3D and retro gaming aesthetics.

Architectural + Cartoon Style

Convert the photo of this building into a rounded, cute isometric tile 3D rendering style, with a 1:1 ratio. Apply flat illustration style with bold colors, thin black outlines, and whimsical wavy cartoon aesthetic to create playful architectural visualization.

Trending Prompts for 2025

1. Nostalgia & Time Travel

Take a photo taken with a Polaroid camera. The photo should look like an ordinary photograph, without an explicit subject or property. The photo should have a slight blur and a consistent light source, like a flash from a dark room, scattered throughout the photo. Don't change the face. Change the background behind those two people with white curtains. Make it look like both people in the reference picture are hugging each other.

Perfect for emotional storytelling and viral social media content

2. Y2K Revival & Retro Horror

Transform the uploaded image into a dreamy Y2K style portrait while retaining the subject's hairstyle and accessories. The subject should be depicted lying on shiny pink satin bedding, holding a large 90s style corded phone in a thoughtful daydreaming pose. The final image should have a grainy 90s aesthetic, illuminated by a light source like a lamp in a dimly lit room at night. Additionally, a figure resembling the Ghostface Killer should be positioned behind her, standing in the doorway of a dimly lit hallway, with his body appearing slightly dim.

Trending for nostalgic millennial and Gen-Z audiences

3. Minecraft & Voxel Art

Transform the source photo into an isometric 3-D voxel scene in Minecraft Pixel Art style. Preserve original composition, colors, pose and key details. Build everything with small cubes under bright neutral light. Each character's head is one solid cube with pixel eyes & mouth (no subdivisions); the rest of the body and environment use detailed voxels. Sharp edges, subtle AO, ultra-clean, 8 K.

Popular for gaming content and social media challenges

4. Professional LinkedIn Optimization

Create a professional LinkedIn profile photo following best practices: Keep the person's facial features and identity exactly the same. Professional attire: business suit/blazer, crisp collar visible. Background: Clean solid color (light gray, white, or light blue), sharp and clear, NOT blurred. Expression: Genuine smile, confident, approachable. High resolution, sharp focus throughout.

Essential for career advancement and professional branding

5. Kawaii Craft Aesthetic

A close-up, professionally composed photograph showcasing a hand-crocheted yarn doll gently cradled by two hands. The doll has a rounded shape, featuring the cute chibi image of the character, with vivid contrasting colors and rich details. The overall image conveys a sense of exquisite craftsmanship and cherished warmth.

Perfect for merchandise, social media, and creative communities

Getting Started

Ready to bring your creative vision to life? Here's how to make the most of these prompts:

1. Start with a template - Choose a prompt from this guide that matches your desired style
2. Customize the details - Adjust elements like lighting, mood, and composition to fit your needs
3. Experiment and iterate - Try variations to discover what works best for your project
4. Combine techniques - Mix elements from different prompts to create unique results

Try any of these prompt styles on Nano Banana for just 2 credits per generation. New users get bonus credits to experiment with different styles.

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Bookmark this guide for quick reference, and don't hesitate to adapt these prompts to match your creative vision.