Google presents Nano Banana: the image-generating AI that aims to retire Photoshop

Google has unveiled Nano Banana, the code name for its new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, an artificial intelligence tool capable of editing and transforming images in a matter of seconds. With unprecedented speed that has already earned it comparisons to “instant Photoshop,” this new AI allows users to delete objects, change backgrounds, and merge multiple photos into one, all with realistic results that maintain visual consistency.

Nano Banana: how Google’s new model works, allowing images to be edited quickly and realistically

Google surprised everyone with the launch of Nano Banana at the end of August 2025. This is the code name for its Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, which is now available both in the Gemini application and on its developer platforms. The company has presented it as its most ambitious proposal to date in the field of image generation and editing using artificial intelligence, and with it, it seeks to consolidate its leadership in an increasingly competitive field. This presentation has been received with great anticipation, as it promises to take digital editing to new heights of accessibility and speed.

Among its main virtues are its almost instantaneous editing speed and the visual consistency it maintains in the montages we ask for, whether they are portraits, objects, scenes, or multiple iterations and enhancements of the same image. Nano Banana allows you to remove unwanted elements—such as the classic “can you remove this person in the background of my selfie?”—change backgrounds, alter the visual style, or even merge several photographs into a single composition without losing an ounce of realism. In addition, it integrates visible and invisible watermarks (SynthID) to identify AI-generated images, a measure designed to reinforce trust in the face of the ever-increasing risks of digital manipulation.

The first reactions from users were immediate, and some are already calling it “Photoshop Express,” highlighting both its ease of use and its results, which are comparable in quality to those obtained through professional editing, something that AI also delivers in a matter of seconds. Specialized media outlets place it at the top of the rankings for image editing models, and many images generated by Nano Banana have gone viral on social media thanks to striking examples, such as the ability to generate convincing selfies with celebrities who have never met in real life.

With this move, Google is positioning itself at the forefront of the battle for the future of visual editing using AI. While models such as ChatGPT excel at text and Grok seeks to differentiate itself with its alternative—and sometimes mischievous—approach, Nano Banana is bursting onto this highly competitive scene and making a big splash. In this sector, any advance, no matter how small, can make a difference, but many already believe that there is a new sheriff in town, and it bears the Google stamp.

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