Stronger visuals & natural detail
Google positions Nano Banana 2.1 as a step up in visual design and natural look versus earlier Nano Banana generations. On Cinel you get that model route at a flat 6 credits across 1K–4K.
Nano Banana 2.1 AI Image Generator
Google Nano Banana 2.16 credits flat1K / 2K / 4KDefault 4KReferences supportedNEW
Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s current high-efficiency image generation and conversational editing model with official API id gemini-nano-banana-2.1. On Cinel you write a brief, optionally attach reference images with native subject lock support, and choose 1K, 2K, or default 4K resolution. Every resolution costs 6 credits flat. Signed-in users get a daily-credit trial covering 1K–4K: 8 credits for non-members, 6 credits for members. Unlike Nano Banana 2 on Cinel, 2.1 is not member-only—silver users can try.
Built for multi-shot consistency, mask-based edits, posters with readable type, and 4K stills at the same credit cost as 1K. Credits are shown on Generate before you spend.
6 credits flat · 1K / 2K / 4K same price · daily trial 8 / 6 · default 4K · not member-only
Visual Showcase
Crafted with Nano Banana 2.1
Print-ready typography posters, cute 3D resin figurine still life, and vibrant anime illustration in 3:4 frames.
Bold geometric sans-serif title, accurate date subline, minimal signal-wave icon, and generous margins on cream paper.
Cute resin fox figurine with soft amber window lighting, walnut desk texture, and shallow depth of field without artifacts.
Cheerful fox-girl mage casting a teal spark spell with pastel candy tones and clean cel-shaded line art.
Core Advantages
Why create with Nano Banana 2.1 on Cinel
Upgraded visual fidelity, mask-based localized edits, and subject consistency across generations—all at a flat 6 credits with default 4K.
Mask-based edits & subject consistency
Official Nano Banana 2.1 delivers precise mask-based editing and stronger subject lock across shots. Attach references when you need the same character or product to hold with full reference image support.
1K / 2K / 4K at one price — default 4K
Select resolution in-studio with default 4K. 1K, 2K, and 4K all cost 6 credits flat. Daily trial covers all three tiers: 8 credits for non-members and 6 credits for members. Not locked behind memberOnly.
Workflow
From brief to still in three steps
A streamlined toolchain built for immediate creative execution in your browser.
01Pick Nano Banana 2.1
Select the model in the picker with NEW badge. Confirm 6 credits on Generate for any of 1K, 2K, or 4K.
02Write a brief + optional refs
Describe scene, style, and any on-image text. Attach references when you need subject or brand lock with native reference image support.
03Generate → directed edit
Review the still. For directed fixes, re-upload the approved output as a reference and change one area while keeping the subject identical.
Model Benchmark
Compare Nano Banana 2.1
Understand the generation differences, member access, and pricing transparency.
Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s newer high-efficiency generation and editing route—positioned for better visual design, mask-based editing, and subject consistency versus Nano Banana 2. On Cinel both cost 6 credits flat, but 2.1 is not member-only while Nano Banana 2 is.
| Dimension | Nano Banana 2.1 · This Page | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Current Google high-efficiency still route | Prior-generation Nano Banana 2 |
| Best for | New projects; visuals + mask edits + consistency | Existing NB2 workflows already tuned |
| Cinel resolutions | 1K / 2K / 4K · Default 4K, selectable | 1K / 2K / 4K · Default 4K |
| Credits | 6 credits flat · 1K, 2K, 4K all 6 | 6 credits flat |
| Daily trial | 8 non-member / 6 member · covers 1K–4K | Align to /nano-banana-2 page · member only |
| memberOnly | No — silver can try | Yes · member only |
| References | Supported with native subject lock | Supported on model page |
| Badge | NEW | — |
Capability deltas across visual design, mask editing, and subject consistency follow Google / DeepMind public materials as industry context, not a Cinel-exclusive scorecard.
Nano Banana 2.1 vs Pro and GPT Image · Pricing Honesty
Nano Banana Pro is a different, higher tier in Google’s lineup. GPT Image 2.5 is OpenAI’s stack, not Google’s. Cinel keeps separate pages and pricing ids—do not mix names or copy competitor pricing ladders.
| Path / Platform | What you get | Pricing honesty |
|---|---|---|
| Cinel /nano-banana-2.1 | Studio generate + refs + 1K/2K/4K default 4K | 6 credits flat across 1K, 2K, and 4K. Daily trial 8 / 6. Not free. |
| Cinel /nano-banana-pro | Pro tier Google route with studio-grade control | Separate tier and pricing id. Check live page credits. |
| Cinel /gpt-image-2.5 | OpenAI GPT Image 2.5 · ChatGPT Images 2.5 | Different ladder with member 2 / 8 / 8 credits on the OpenAI stack. |
| Gemini App / "free" SERP | Consumer free / subscription plan narratives | Do not copy "free Nano Banana" as Cinel truth. |
| API hosts such as OpenRouter and Replicate | Raw API tokens or competitor per-image rates | Requires developer keys & coding; never paste as Cinel price. |
Prompt Craft & GEO
Prompting Nano Banana 2.1 · Consistency, Text, and Edits
Clear rules for character lock, readable poster typography, and directed edits.
Core Prompting Principle: For subject lock, attach a clear reference and name what must stay identical. For in-image copy, put the exact words in quotation marks and ask for "no extra words, no logo, no watermark". For local edits, describe the region to change and what must remain. Short headlines and product labels are more reliable than dense paragraphs.
Do · Best Practices
- Quote exact on-image text such as "SIGNAL FAIR"
- Attach references for character and product lock
- Take advantage of default 4K resolution at no extra credit cost
Don’t · Avoid
- Don’t claim "up to 14 references on Cinel" where official Google max differs from Cinel observed max
- Don’t teach competitor credit ladders or API $ as Cinel price
- Don’t promise free unlimited generation
Event Poster
Square 1:1 cream poster tile. Title exactly "SIGNAL FAIR", date "OCT 12–14". Navy ink, small wave icon, tighter crop than a tall poster. No people, no bottle, no watermark.
Product Figurine
Square 1:1. Cute resin fox figurine from a three-quarter angle on mint-painted wood, soft daylight. Small backpack prop. Soft shallow depth of field, e-commerce still life, no bottle, no people, no watermark.
Anime Illustration
Square 1:1 anime close-up of a mage boy with silver hair and cobalt cloak holding a glowing rune, high-saturation teal and magenta candy tones, clean line art. No photoreal, no Tokyo rain, no CITY LIGHT, no bottle.
Infographic & UI
Square 1:1 flat infographic. Title exactly "3 BREW STEPS". Three numbered circular icons (1 grind, 2 pour, 3 sip) with short labels in quotes. Mint and charcoal on white. No bottle silhouette, no people, no watermark.
Applications
What to ship with Nano Banana 2.1
From multi-shot campaign consistency to posters with readable type and 4K production delivery.
Multi-Shot Campaign Consistency
Hold product series or styling stable across multiple campaign stills using reference images.
Posters & Event Graphics
Short English headlines with inspectable typography, clear layout margins, and print-ready graphic structure.
Directed Mask & Region Edits
Change glaze, color, or a single region while holding the approved subject stable across iterative creative revisions.
4K Delivery at 1K Price
Default 4K resolution without paying a higher credit tier: 1K = 2K = 4K = 6 credits flat on Cinel.
Verified Facts
Product facts you can verify
No hidden gotchas, no fake testimonials—just exact technical attributes and pricing rules.
Exact Model Roster
Pricing id nano-banana-2-1 by Google with NEW badge. Single option on Cinel with one flat 6-credit ladder.
Flat 6 Credits at 1K/2K/4K
1K, 2K, and 4K all cost 6 credits flat. Daily trial is 8 credits for non-members and 6 credits for members. Default 4K.
References & Not Member-Only
Supports reference images with native subject lock. Unlike Nano Banana 2, 2.1 is not member-only—silver users can try.
Credit Schedule
Nano Banana 2.1 credits on Cinel
Cinel prices Nano Banana 2.1 in credits, not Google API dollars. 1K, 2K, and 4K all cost 6 credits. The studio shows the estimate on Generate before you spend.
Select Resolution Tier
Resolution & Credits
Choose resolution in studio. Default 4K. All resolutions cost a flat 6 credits.
| Resolution | Credits | Availability & Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1K | 6 credits | Standard resolution. Available for all signed-in users. Daily trial: non-member 8 / member 6. |
| 2K | 6 credits | High resolution for posters & layouts. Same 6 credits. Daily trial: non-member 8 / member 6. |
| 4K · Default | 6 credits | Default resolution. Maximum 4K detail at the same flat 6 credits. Daily trial: non-member 8 / member 6. |
Daily-credit trial: 8 credits for non-members / 6 credits for members covering 1K, 2K, and 4K. Not member-only.
Basic
Full access to all image & video models.
$9.99one-time
Permanent validity · Never expires600 Gold CreditsGood for everyday creation
Model capabilities
- Up to 600 Z-Image Turbo images
- Up to 120 GPT Image 2.5 (1K) images
- Up to 12 Seedance 1.0 Turbo AI videos — up to 12s · 1080p
◆ Unlimited & free generation
- FLUX.2 Klein 4BGold Member · Unlimited
- KolorsUnlimited · Free
- Up to 2 parallel outputs
- Up to 5 reference images
- No watermarks on any model
- Full commercial rights
- Priority generation queue
- Private creations by default
Plus
Full access to all image & video models.
$19.99one-time
Permanent validity · Never expires1,300 Gold CreditsBest value for creators
Model capabilities
- Up to 1,300 Z-Image Turbo images
- Up to 260 GPT Image 2.5 (1K) images
- Up to 27 Seedance 1.0 Turbo AI videos — up to 12s · 1080p
◆ Unlimited & free generation
- FLUX.2 Klein 4BGold Member · Unlimited
- KolorsUnlimited · Free
- Up to 4 parallel outputs
- Up to 10 reference images
- No watermarks on any model
- Full commercial rights
- High-speed VIP priority queue
- Private creations by default
Pro
Full access to all image & video models.
$49.99one-time
Permanent validity · Never expires3,500 Gold CreditsDeep volume discount
Model capabilities
- Up to 3,500 Z-Image Turbo images
- Up to 700 GPT Image 2.5 (1K) images
- Up to 72 Seedance 1.0 Turbo AI videos — up to 12s · 1080p
◆ Unlimited & free generation
- FLUX.2 Klein 4BGold Member · Unlimited
- KolorsUnlimited · Free
- Up to 4 parallel outputs
- Up to 10 reference images
- No watermarks on any model
- Full commercial rights
- High-speed VIP priority queue
- Private creations by default
Ultra
Full access to all image & video models.
$79.90one-time
Permanent validity · Never expires6,000 Gold CreditsLowest cost per credit
Model capabilities
- Up to 6,000 Z-Image Turbo images
- Up to 1,200 GPT Image 2.5 (1K) images
- Up to 125 Seedance 1.0 Turbo AI videos — up to 12s · 1080p
◆ Unlimited & free generation
- FLUX.2 Klein 4BGold Member · Unlimited
- KolorsUnlimited · Free
- Up to 4 parallel outputs
- Up to 10 reference images
- No watermarks on any model
- Full commercial rights
- High-speed VIP priority queue
- Private creations by default
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Nano Banana 2.1 FAQ
Detailed answers regarding credits, resolutions, prompt techniques, and commercial usage.
Is Google Nano Banana 2 / Nano Banana 2.1 free?
On Cinel, no—it is not free unlimited. Signed-in non-members can use a daily-credit trial at 8 credits per image; members use 6 credits for the daily trial. After trial usage, each Nano Banana 2.1 image costs 6 credits at 1K, 2K, or 4K. Gemini App "free" narratives do not apply to Cinel pricing.
Is Nano Banana 2.1 better than Nano Banana 1 / Nano Banana 2?
Google positions 2.1 as the upgraded high-efficiency route with stronger visual design, mask-based editing, and subject consistency versus earlier Nano Banana generations. On Cinel, 2.1 and 2 both cost 6 credits, but 2.1 is not member-only while Nano Banana 2 is. We do not publish a Cinel-exclusive "beats everything" scorecard.
Is Nano Banana 2.1 better than ChatGPT / GPT Image?
They are different stacks. Nano Banana 2.1 is Google; GPT Image / ChatGPT Images is OpenAI. On Cinel, choose Nano Banana 2.1 for Google’s consistency / mask-edit / 4K-flat-6 route, or open GPT Image 2.5 for the OpenAI route. Avoid blanket "better than ChatGPT" claims without your own tests.
Is Nano Banana Pro different from Nano Banana 2 / 2.1?
Yes. Pro is a separate, higher Google tier—not the same model as 2 or 2.1. On Cinel, use Nano Banana Pro for that route and keep pricing ids separate.
How many credits does one Nano Banana 2.1 image cost?
6 credits for 1K, 2K, or 4K—same flat price. Daily trial: 8 credits for non-members and 6 credits for members. Extra references or multiple outputs can raise the estimate shown before Generate.
Does it support reference images?
Yes. Cinel enables native reference image support for this model. Upload refs when you need subject or product consistency. Cinel does not publish a max reference count on this brief—do not claim "up to 14" for the Cinel UI even if Google docs mention 14.
Which resolutions does Cinel offer?
1K, 2K, and 4K, default 4K. All three cost 6 credits.
How do I start generating with Nano Banana 2.1?
Open cinel.ai/nano-banana-2.1, select Nano Banana 2.1 in the model picker, write a prompt, optionally attach reference images, choose resolution, and press Generate. Credits are shown before you spend. Sign in to use the daily trial or membership credits.
What’s the difference between Nano Banana 2.1 on Cinel and Nano Banana 2?
Same flat 6-credit ladder, but 2.1 is open to silver daily trial users rather than member-only, and carries Google’s newer 2.1 capabilities. Prefer 2.1 for new work unless you already rely on a Nano Banana 2 workflow.
What is the API id for Nano Banana 2.1?
Google’s model id is gemini-nano-banana-2.1. On Cinel the public path is /nano-banana-2.1 and the pricing id is nano-banana-2-1.
Can I use outputs commercially?
Subject to Google’s terms, third-party rights, and Cinel Terms, generated outputs may be used for lawful purposes. Review before advertising, resale, or client delivery—especially when prompts include brands, people, or legal copy.
Are images watermarked?
Cinel does not add a visible watermark to outputs. Some upstream model providers may embed invisible cryptographic provenance signatures, such as SynthID on Google surfaces.